Verification (VER)
Esta AP, perteneciente al Nivel de Madurez 3, asegura que los productos de trabajo seleccionados cumplen con los requerimientos especificados. Esta AP selecciona los productos de trabajo y los métodos de verificación que serán usados para verificar los productos de trabajo junto con los requerimientos especificados. La Verificación es un proceso que comienza con la verificación del componente del producto y termina con la verificación del producto terminado. Las revisiones son un método que permite eliminar defectos y evaluar los componentes de producto y productos desarrollados y/o mantenidos. VER se relaciona con las siguientes AP: VAL (Validation), RD (Requirements Development) y REQM (Requirements Management).
Los objetivos específicos (SG), prácticas especificas (SP) y subprácticas de esta AP son:
SG 1 - Prepare for Verification
SP 1.1 - Select Work Products for Verification
1.1.1- Identify work products for verification
1.1.2- Identify the requirements to be satisfied by each selected work product
1.1.3- Identify the verification methods that are available for use
1.1.4- Define the verification methods to be used for each selected work product.
1.1.5- Submit for integration with the project plan the identification of work products to be verified, the requirements to be satisfied, and the methods to be used
SP 1.2 - Establish the Verification Environment
1.2.1- Identify verification environment requirements
1.2.2- Identify verification resources that are available for reuse and modification
1.2.3- Identify verification equipment and tools
1.2.4- Acquire verification support equipment and an environment, such as test equipment and software
SP 1.3 - Establish Verification Procedures and Criteria
1.3.1- Generate the set of comprehensive, integrated verification procedures for work products and any commercial off-the-shelf products, as necessary
1.3.2- Develop and refine the verification criteria when necessary
1.3.3- Identify the expected results, any tolerances allowed in observation, and other criteria for satisfying the requirements
1.3.4- Identify any equipment and environmental components needed to support verification
Los productos de trabajo de las SP son:
- Lists of work products selected for verification (SP 1.1)
- Verification methods for each selected work product (SP 1.1)
- Verification environment (SP 1.2)
- Verification procedures (SP 1.3)
- Verification criteria (SP 1.3)
SG 2 - Perform Peer Reviews
SP 2.1 - Prepare for Peer Reviews
2.1.1- Determine what type of peer review will be conducted
2.1.2- Define requirements for collecting data during the peer review
2.1.3- Establish and maintain entry and exit criteria for the peer review
2.1.4- Establish and maintain criteria for requiring another peer review.
2.1.5- Establish and maintain checklists to ensure that the work products are reviewed consistently
2.1.6- Develop a detailed peer review schedule, including the dates for peer review training and for when materials for peer reviews will be available
2.1.7- Ensure that the work product satisfies the peer review entry criteria prior to distribution
2.1.8- Distribute the work product to be reviewed and its related information to the participants early enough to enable participants to adequately prepare for the peer review.
2.1.9- Assign roles for the peer review as appropriate
2.1.10- Prepare for the peer review by reviewing the work product prior to conducting the peer review.
SP 2.2 - Conduct Peer Reviews
2.2.1- Perform the assigned roles in the peer review
2.2.2- Identify and document defects and other issues in the work product
2.2.3- Record the results of the peer review, including the action items
2.2.4- Collect peer review data
2.2.5- Identify action items and communicate the issues to relevant stakeholders
2.2.6- Conduct an additional peer review if the defined criteria indicate the need
2.2.7- Ensure that the exit criteria for the peer review are satisfied
SP 2.3 - Analyze Peer Review Data
2.3.1- Record data related to the preparation, conduct, and results of the peer reviews
2.3.2- Store the data for future reference and analysis
2.3.3- Protect the data to ensure that peer review data are not used inappropriately
2.3.4- Analyze the peer review data
Los productos de trabajo de las SP son:
- Peer review schedule (SP 2.1)
- Peer review checklist (SP 2.1)
- Entry and exit criteria for work products (SP 2.1)
- Criteria for requiring another peer review (SP 2.1)
- Peer review training material (SP 2.1)
- Selected work products to be reviewed (SP 2.1)
- Peer review results (SP 2.2)
- Peer review issues (SP 2.2)
- Peer review data (SP 2.2)
- Peer review data (SP 2.3)
- Peer review action items (SP 2.3)
SG 3 - Verify Selected Work Products
SP 3.1 - Perform Verification
3.1.1- Perform verification of selected work products against their requirements
3.1.2- Record the results of verification activities
3.1.3- Identify action items resulting from verification of work products
3.1.4- Document the “as-run” verification method and the deviations from the available methods and procedures discovered during its performance
SP 3.2 - Analyze VER Results
3.2.1- Compare actual results to expected results.
3.2.2- Based on the established verification criteria, identify products that have not met their requirements or identify problems with the methods, procedures, criteria, and verification environment
3.2.3- Analyze the verification data on defects.
3.2.4- Record all results of the analysis in a report.
3.2.5- Use verification results to compare actual measurements and performance to technical performance parameters.
3.2.6- Provide information on how defects can be resolved (including verification methods, criteria, and verification environment) and initiate corrective action.
Los productos de trabajo de las SP son:
- Verification results (SP 3.1)
- Verification reports (SP 3.1)
- Demonstrations (SP 3.1)
- As-run procedures log (SP 3.1)
- Analysis report (SP 3.2)
- Trouble reports (SP 3.2)
- Change requests for the verification methods, criteria, and environment (SP 3.2)
Validation (VAL)
Esta área de proceso (AP), perteneciente al Nivel de Madurez 3, incluye la validación de los productos y de las necesidades del cliente. La validación puede ser realizada en un ambiente operacional real o simulado. La coordinación del cliente respecto de los requerimientos de validación son un elemento importante de esta AP. El alcance de esta AP incluye la validación de los productos, componentes del producto, productos de trabajo intermedios y procesos. Estos elementos validados pueden requerir una nueva verificación y validación. VAL se relaciona con las siguientes AP: RD (Requirements Development), TS (Technical Solution) y VER (Verification).
Los objetivos específicos (SG), prácticas especificas (SP) y subprácticas de esta AP son:
SG 1 - Prepare for Validation
SP 1.1 Select Products for Validation
1.1.1- Identify the key principles, features, and phases for product or product component validation throughout the life of the project
1.1.2- Determine which categories of user needs (operational, maintenance, training, or support) are to be validated.
1.1.3- Select the product and product components to be validated
1.1.4- Select the evaluation methods for product or product component validation
1.1.5- Review the validation selection, constraints, and methods with relevant stakeholders
SP 1.2 Establish the Validation Environment
1.2.1- Identify validation environment requirements.
1.2.2- Identify customer-supplied products
1.2.3- Identify reuse ítems
1.2.4- Identify test equipment and tools
1.2.5- Identify validation resources that are available for reuse and modification.
1.2.6- Plan the availability of resources in detail
SP 1.3 Establish Validation Procedures and Criteria
1.3.1- Review the product requirements to ensure that issues affecting validation of the product or product component are identified and resolved.
1.3.2- Document the environment, operational scenario, procedures, inputs, outputs, and criteria for the validation of the selected product or product component.
1.3.3- Assess the design as it matures in the context of the validation environment to identify validation issues.
Los productos de trabajo de las SP son:
- Lists of products and product components selected for validation (SP 1.1)
- Validation methods for each product or product component (SP 1.1)
- Requirements for performing validation for each product or product component (SP 1.1)
- Validation constraints for each product or product component (SP 1.1)
- Validation environment (SP 1.2)
- Validation procedures (SP 1.3)
- Validation criteria (SP 1.3)
- Test and evaluation procedures for maintenance, training, and support (SP 1.3)
SG 2 - Validate Product or Product Components
SP 2.1 Perform Validation
SP 2.2 Analyze Validation Results
2.2.1- Compare actual results to expected results.
2.2.2- Based on the established validation criteria, identify products and product components that do not perform suitably in their intended operating environments, or identify problems with the methods, criteria, and/or environment.
2.2.3- Analyze the validation data for defects.
2.2.4- Record the results of the analysis and identify issues.
2.2.5- Use validation results to compare actual measurements and performance to intended use or operational need.
Los productos de trabajo de las SP son:
- Validation reports (SP 2.1)
- Validation results (SP 2.1)
- Validation cross-reference matrix (SP 2.1)
- As-run procedures log (SP 2.1)
- Operational demonstrations (SP 2.1)
- Validation deficiency reports (SP 2.2)
- Validation issues (SP 2.2)
- Procedure change request (SP 2.2)
Prácticas Genéricas por Objetivo de VER y VAL
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GG 1 - Achieve Specific Goals
The process supports and enables achievement of the specific goals of the process area by transforming identifiable input work products to produce identifiable output work products.
GP 1.1 - Perform Specific Practices
Perform the specific practices of the validation process to develop work products and provide services to achieve the specific goals of the process area.
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GG 2 - Institutionalize a Managed Process
The process is institutionalized as a managed process.
GP 2.1 - Establish an Organizational Policy
Establish and maintain an organizational policy for planning and performing the validation process.
GP 2.2 - Plan the Process
Establish and maintain the plan for performing the validation process.
GP 2.3 - Provide Resources
Provide adequate resources for performing the validation process, developing the work products, and providing the services of the process.
GP 2.4 - Assign Responsibility
Assign responsibility and authority for performing the process, developing the work products, and providing the services of the validation process.
GP 2.5 - Train People
Train the people performing or supporting the validation process as needed.
GP 2.6 - Manage Configurations
Place designated work products of the validation process under appropriate levels of control.
GP 2.7 - Identify and Involve Relevant Stakeholders
Identify and involve the relevant stakeholders of the validation process as planned.
GP 2.8 - Monitor and Control the Process
Monitor and control the validation process against the plan for performing the process and take appropriate corrective action.
GP 2.9 - Objectively Evaluate Adherence
Objectively evaluate adherence of the validation process against its process description, standards, and procedures, and address noncompliance.
GP 2.10 - Review Status with Higher Level Management
Review the activities, status, and results of the validation process with higher level management and resolve issues.
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GG 3 - Institutionalize a Defined Process
The process is institutionalized as a defined process.
GP 3.1- Establish a Defined Process
Establish and maintain the description of a defined validation process
GP 3.2 - Collect Improvement Information
Collect work products, measures, measurement results, and improvement information derived from planning and performing the validation process to support the future use and improvement of the organization’s processes and process assets.
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GG 4 - Institutionalize a Quantitatively Managed Process
The process is institutionalized as a quantitatively managed process
GP 4.1 - Establish Quantitative Objectives for the Process
Establish and maintain quantitative objectives for the validation process, which address quality and process performance, based on customer needs and business objectives.
GP 4.2- Stabilize Subprocess Performance
Stabilize the performance of one or more subprocesses to determine the ability of the validation process to achieve the established quantitative quality and process-performance objectives.
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GG 5 - Institutionalize an Optimizing Process
The process is institutionalized as an optimizing process.
GP 5.1 - Ensure Continuous Process Improvement
Ensure continuous improvement of the validation process in fulfilling the relevant business objectives of the organization.
GP 5.2 - Correct Root Causes of Problems
Identify and correct the root causes of defects and other problems in the validation process.