Ability to Perform

GP 2.2 Plan the Process

Establish and maintain the plan for performing the validation process.

Elaboration

Typically, this plan for performing the validation process is included in (or referenced by) the project plan, which is described in the Project Planning process area.

GP 2.3 Provide Resources

Provide adequate resources for performing the validation process, developing the work products, and providing the services of the process.

Elaboration

Special facilities may be required for validating the product or product components. When necessary, the facilities required for validation are developed or purchased.

Examples of other resources provided include the following tools:

• Test-management tools

• Test-case generators

• Test-coverage analyzers

• Simulators

• Load, stress, and performance tools

GP 2.4 Assign Responsibility

Assign responsibility and authority for performing the process, developing the work products, and providing the services of the validation process.

GP 2.5 Train People

Train the people performing or supporting the validation process as needed.

Elaboration

Examples of training topics include the following:

• Application domain

• Validation principles, standards, and methods

• Intended-use environment