CMMI-DEV: PPQA Process Area

PROCESS AND PRODUCT QUALITY ASSURANCE SUPPORT (ML2)
The purpose of Process and Product Quality Assurance (PPQA) is to provide staff and management with objective insight into processes and associated work products.

SG 1 Adherence of the performed process and associated work products to applicable process descriptions, standards, and procedures is objectively evaluated.
         SP 1.1 Objectively evaluate selected performed processes against applicable process descriptions, standards, and procedures.
         SP 1.2 Objectively evaluate selected work products against applicable process descriptions, standards, and procedures.

SG 2 Noncompliance issues are objectively tracked and communicated, and resolution is ensured.
         SP 2.1 Communicate quality issues and ensure the resolution of noncompliance issues with the staff and managers.
         SP 2.2 Establish and maintain records of quality assurance activities.