QA Framework: Specification Guidelines

Checklist Table (2002-03-11)

Guideline 1. Include a conformance clause
Nbr Checkpoint Priority Yes No N/A
1.1

Generate entry for conformance clause table of contents

 [Priority 2]      

Guideline 2. Identify what needs to conform
Nbr Checkpoint Priority Yes No N/A
2.1

Specify all classes of products

 [Priority 1]      
2.2

For each class of product, describe the conditions to be satisfied in order to claim conformance

 [Priority 1]      
2.3

If a class of product is comprised of an integrated set of components, indicate whether conformance to the class of product is equivalent to conformance of all required components considered individually.

 [Priority 3]      
2.4

If a class of product is comprised of an integrated set of components, specify any restrictions or constraints on the number or types of components that make up the class of product.

 [Priority 3]      

Guideline 3. Specify how to make a conformance claims
Nbr Checkpoint Priority Yes No N/A
3.1

Identify and define all designations of conformance

 [Priority 1]      
3.2

Provide specific wording of the claim

 [Priority 2]      
3.3

Impose no restrictions about who can make a claim

 [Priority 1]      

Guideline 4. discretionary behaviors
Nbr Checkpoint Priority Yes No N/A

Guideline 5. deprecation
Nbr Checkpoint Priority Yes No N/A

Guideline 6. profiles
Nbr Checkpoint Priority Yes No N/A

Guideline 7. levels
Nbr Checkpoint Priority Yes No N/A

Guideline 8. extensions
Nbr Checkpoint Priority Yes No N/A

Guideline 9. optional features
Nbr Checkpoint Priority Yes No N/A

Guideline 10. other stuff?
Nbr Checkpoint Priority Yes No N/A

Guideline 11. anatomy stuff
Nbr Checkpoint Priority Yes No N/A