Keywords
Computer programming, Computer programs, Reliability, Life Cycle Procurement, Department of Defense procurement, Software quality metrics, Quality assurance program implementation, Management guidance for nontechnical managers
Abstract
The problems associated with software development and use are investigated from a management point of view. Having identified the critical aspects of effective software management, an approach is suggested for the creation and implementation of a software quality assurance program, Particular attention is focused on the concept of Life Cycle Procurement as currently utilized by the Department of Defense. The research was accomplished in two phases. The first consisted of an extensive literature search, seminar attendance and participation in several working groups assigned the responsibility for establishing software quality assurance guidelines. The second phase involved direct participation in the development of a formal software quality assurance program. The report is written in a manner designed to guide a non-technically oriented manager through a complete analysis of software, its measures of quality, its problem sources and the most promising techniques which can he used to control and evaluate its development.
Graduation Date
Summer 1979
Degree
Master of Science (M.S.)
College
College of Engineering
Degree Program
Industrial Engineering Management Systems
Format
Pages
73 pages
Language
English
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Written permission granted by copyright holder to the University of Central Florida Libraries to digitize and distribute for nonprofit, educational purposes.
Length of Campus-only Access
None
Access Status
Masters Thesis (Open Access)
Identifier
DP0003518
Subjects
Computer programming; Computer programs -- Reliability; Quality assurance--Management; Computer software--Development--Quality control; Computer software--Quality control--Government policy; Computer software--Development--Measurement; Computer software--Quality control--Standards
STARS Citation
Soistman, Edward C., "Software Quality Assurance" (1979). Retrospective Theses and Dissertations. 447.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/rtd/447
Contributor (Linked data)
University of Central Florida. College of Engineering [VIAF]
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