CMMI

Process and Product Quality Assurance: A Support Process Area at Maturity Level 2

Purpose

The purpose of Process and Product Quality Assurance (PPQA) is to provide staff and management with objective insight into processes and associated work products.

In other words

PPQA is about checking to see that you are actually doing things the way you say you will in your policies, standards, and procedures.

Introductory Notes

The Process and Product Quality Assurance process area involves the following activities:

• Objectively evaluating performed processes and work products against applicable process descriptions, standards, and procedures

• Identifying and documenting noncompliance issues

• Providing feedback to work group staff and managers on ...