Select products and product components to be validated and validation methods to be used.

Products and product components are selected for validation based on their relationship to user needs. For each product or product component, the scope of the validation (e.g., operational behavior, maintenance, training, and user interface) should be determined.

Validation methods should be selected early in the life of the project so they are clearly understood and agreed to by relevant stakeholders.

Validation methods address the development, maintenance, support, and training for the product or product components, as appropriate.

Typical Work Products

1.    Lists of products and product components selected for validation

2.    Validation methods for each product or product component

3.    Requirements for performing validation for each product or product component

4.    Validation constraints for each product or product component

Subpractices

1.    Identify the key principles, features, and phases for product or product component validation throughout the life of the project.

2.    Determine the customer requirements to be validated.

The product or product component must be maintainable and supportable in its intended operational environment. This specific practice also addresses the actual maintenance, training, and support services that may be delivered with the product.

3.    Select the product and product components to be validated.

4.    Select the evaluation methods for product or product component validation.

5.    Review the validation selection, constraints, and methods with relevant stakeholders.