Managing Software Deliverables: A Software Development Management Methodology

The degree to which a system, component, product, or process meets specified requirements.

A discipline used by project management to objectively monitor, control, and gain visibility into the development or maintenance process.

A formal plan to ensure that delivered products satisfy contractual agreements, meet or exceed quality standards, and comply with approved systems development or maintenance processes.

A formal review to ensure that the appropriate quality assurance activities have been successfully completed, held when a system is ready for implementation.