Work Products

Test Summary Report

An overall summary of the testing activities conducted during the project, with an evaluation of the overall effectiveness of testing.

Packaging Information

Packaging information to accompany the system should be developed, to provide an adequate description of the system that allows a user to successfully install the system.

Change Control Records

Records of changes requested and made to baselined products (work products, systems, etc). They should contain linkage to associated customer requests, internal change requests, etc, and a record of appropriate approvals.

Audit Requirements and Records

Requirements for audits conducted during the phase, mainly in the form of audit checklists, should be retained as should the results of reviews, audits and assessments conducted during the phase.

Review Records

These should provide the context information about all QA reviews conducted in the phase: the coverage of the review; the readiness for the review; and the required corrective actions.

Corrective Actions

Descriptions of actions taken to correct deviations from the planned activities, or to ensure achievement of the desired product quality.

Review Criteria

Criteria for reviewing the specifications should be developed and documented.

Problem Reports

Reports on problems identified during reviews of specifications should be documented.

Configuration Status Reports

Reports on the status of the Configuration Library, including the current status of baselined items.

Insurance Policy
Shipment Record

Release Notes

Provides the client with details of the system and requirements in addition to:

  • copyright and license information
  • technical support information
  • backup and recovery details
  • all known open problems, faults, warnings
  • identification of the components and any parameter/command details.

Installation Guide

Documents the tasks in sequential order, for loading and installing the product. Installation requirements are identified.

Project Completion Record

This record from the client authorises the release of resources from the project and the archiving of project records. Requirements for completion and closure of the project are usually specified in the contract.