1. Supporting quality devices
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Supporting quality devices
Templates
The contribution of templates to software quality
The organizational framework for preparing, implementing and updating templates
Checklists
The contribution of checklists to software quality
The organizational framework for preparing, implementing and updating checklists

2. Examples of Templates Software test plan Software test description
Software test report
Software change request
Version description document
Software requirement specification
System design description
Computer operator manual
Interface design description ……

3. templates to software quality
The contribution of
templates to software quality
For development teams:
     * Facilitates the process of preparing documents.
     * Documents prepared by developer are more complete.
     * Provides for easier integration of new team members.
     * Facilitates review of documents.
For software maintenance teams:
     * Enables easier location of the information.

4. Information sources in preparing a template
Informal templates already in use
Template examples found in professional publications
Templates used by similar organizations

5. Sources for updating templates
     * User proposals and suggestions.
     * Changes in the organization's areas of activity.
     * Proposals initiated by design review and inspection teams.
     * Analysis of failures as well as successes.
     * Other organizations' experience.
* SQA team initiatives

6. Examples of checklists
Subject checklist for Proposal draft reviews
Subject checklist for Contract draft review
Checklist for requirement specification documents review
Checklist for installation of a software package
Checklist for performance of quality audits at subcontractors’ sites ……

7. The advantages of checklists
To development teams:
     * Helps developers carrying out self-checks of documents or software code prior completion.
     * Assists developers in their preparations for tasks.
To review teams:
     * Assures completeness of document reviews by review team members.
     * Facilitates improves efficiency of review sessions.

8. Information sources in preparing a checklist
Informal checklists already in use
Checklist examples found in professional publications or books
Checklist s used by similar organizations

9. Sources for updating templates
Sources for updating checklists
     * User proposals and suggestions.
     * Changes in technology, areas of activity and clientele.
     * Proposals initiated by design review and inspection teams emanating from document reviews.
     * Analysis of failures as well as successes.
     * Other organizations' experience.
* SQA team initiatives