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modest additions or changes would you make to the metrics pro-
gram in order to be able to assess the eectiveness of the dierent
soware quality assurance methods?
5. Your company has been asked to build a Patient Observation and
Control System (POCS), based on the following specication:
Patient Observation and Control System
POCS is intended to improve the eciency of intensive care, provid-
ing a better level of customer service while reducing the cost of trained
medical sta required to operate it. Sensors attached to the patient
will monitor all vital signs: heartbeat, respiration, blood pressure,
temperature, and brain activity. e set of parameters to be recorded
will vary from patient to patient. Fo ...