Acceptance
Acceptance phase activities and timing are dependent on the
nature of a given project. On many projects, the client performs
acceptance phase activities parallel with other project activities. In
general, the acceptance phase activities include final user testing
and signoff on all major system deliverables. At the same time,
WESCO often incorporates user testing comments into the system
during a software creation phase that occurs parallel to the
acceptance phase. This is done only after an analysis determines
that an acceptable risk level exists.
Tasks
- Client acceptance testing
- Iteration of project construction phase and associated quality activities.
Deliverables
Typically, there are no new deliverables associated with the acceptance phase. Client must signoff on all major deliverables in a timely fashion.
Quality
Continually updating software versions as deliverables are
accepted allows for efficient maintenance activities. In addition,
during this phase quality audits are often performed to ensure the
robustness of the project lifecycle. As part of these process audits,
complex metrics are calculated and evaluated to determine trends
that are adverse to quality. These metrics provide quantifiable
evidence of HELPcycle strengths and weaknesses.
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