Select work products to be verified and verification methods to be used.

Acquirer work products are selected based on their contribution to meeting project objectives and requirements, and to addressing project risks.

Selection of verification methods typically begins with the definition of requirements to ensure that the requirements are verifiable. Re-verification should be addressed by verification methods to ensure that rework performed on work products does not cause unintended defects. Suppliers should be involved in this selection to ensure that the project’s methods are appropriate for the supplier’s environment.

Typical Work Products

1.    Lists of work products selected for verification

2.    Verification methods for each selected work product

Subpractices

1.    Identify acquirer work products for verification.

2.    Identify requirements to be satisfied by each selected work product.

A traceability matrix is a useful tool for identifying requirements for each selected work product, as it typically includes information that relates requirements to work products. When identifying requirements for each selected work product, consult the traceability matrix maintained as part of managing requirements for the project.

Refer to the Maintain Bidirectional Traceability of Requirements specific practice in the Requirements Management process area for more information about tracing requirements to work products.

3.    Identify verification methods available for use.

4.    Define verification methods to be used for each selected work product.

5.    Identify verification activities and methods to be used in the project plan.

Refer to the Project Planning process area for more information about coordinating with project planning.