SQA assures that software Configuration Management (CM) activities are performed in accordance with the CM plans,standards, and procedures. SQA reviews the CM plans forcompliance with software CM policies and requirements andprovides follow-up for nonconformances. SQA audits the CMfunctions for adherence to standards and procedures andprepares reports of its findings. The CM activities monitored and audited by SQA includebaseline control, configuration identification,configuration control, configuration status accounting, andconfiguration authentication. SQA also monitors and auditsthe software library.
SQA assures that:
Baselines are established and consistently maintained for use in subsequent baseline development and control. Software configuration identification is consistent and accurate with respect to the numbering or naming of computer programs, software modules, software units, and associated software documents.
Configuration control is maintained such that the software configuration used in critical phases of testing, acceptance, and delivery is compatible with the associated documentation.
Configuration status accounting is performed accurately including the recording and reporting of data reflecting the software's configuration identification, proposed changes to the configuration identification, and the implementation status of approved changes.
Software configuration authentication is established by a series of configuration reviews and audits that exhibit the performance required by the software requirements specification and the configuration of the software is accurately reflected in the software design documents.
Software development libraries provide for proper handling of software code, documentation, media, and related data in their various forms and versions from the time of their initial approval or acceptance until they have been incorporated into the final media.
Approved changes to baselined software are made properly and consistently in all products, and no unauthorized changes are made.
