Design for Trustworthy Software: Tools, Techniques, and Methodology of Developing Robust Software

Index

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factors

fail-safing [See deploying poka yoke systems.]

failure

     of communication

     FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis) 2nd

         concept/architectural FMEA

         definition of

         design FMEA

         effects of failure

         failure modes 2nd

         failure probability, estimating

         failure severity, estimating

         FMEA analysis worksheet

         FMECA (Failure Modes Effects and Criticality Analysis)

         occurrence rating system

         overview of 2nd

         severity rating system

         sources of failure

         step-by-step process

         upstream application

     of QFD

false positives

Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) [See SFTA (Software Failure Tree Analysis).]

feature multiplication, avoiding

feedback control systems

     DFTS feedback review framework

     elements of

     establishing

     overview of

field maintenance case study

financial evaluation framework

fishbone diagrams [See cause-and-effect diagrams.]

flowcharts

     case study: MD Robotics

     creating

     definition of

     detailed flowcharts

     high-level flowcharts

     purpose of

     recommended applications

     swim lane flowcharts

     symbols

FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis) 2nd

     concept/architectural FMEA

     definition of

     design FMEA

     effects of failure

     failure modes 2nd

     failure probability, estimating

     failure severity, estimating

     FMEA analysis worksheet

     FMECA (Failure Modes Effects and Criticality Analysis)

     occurrence rating system

     overview of 2nd

     severity rating system

     sources of failure

     step-by-step process

     upstream application

FMECA (Failure Modes Effects and Criticality Analysis)

focusing on objectives

Force Field Analysis Model

FORTRAN

foundations for quality-focused enterprises

     adoption of Deming's teachings

     awareness of shortcomings

     implementation of Deming's principles

     organization-wide consultation and communication

four-phase model of QFD

fourteen points for software managers

14 Points for Management, Seven Deadly Diseases, and Obstacles to Quality Products

Fourth-Generation Language (4GL)

freezing improvements and gains

frequency distribution

FTA (Fault Tree Analysis) [See SFTA (Software Failure Tree Analysis).]

Full Analytical Criteria Method 2nd

     alternative solutions

     criteria

     goals

function point metrics

functional performance

functions

FURPS (functionality, usability, reliability, performance, and serviceability)