Product quality and Software quality Flashcards
Product Quality
Characteristics and attributes of a product.
Ability to satisfy customer needs and expectations.
Includes durability, reliability, performance, functionality.
Free from defects.
Software Quality
Quality of software products and systems.
Effectiveness and efficiency of processes employed throughout the software development life cycle.
Includes functionality, reliability, usability, efficiency, maintainability, and security.
Quality of an IT product and Quality of the software that is used in it
*Quality of an IT Product:
Overall attributes of the IT product.
Includes hardware, software, user interfaces, documentation, and support.
Focuses on meeting customer needs.
Emphasizes reliability, performance, usability, scalability, and interoperability.
Involves design, manufacturing, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
*Quality of Software in the IT Product:
Specifically refers to software components.
Involves functionality, reliability, usability, efficiency, maintainability, and security.
Determines software’s performance and effectiveness.
Includes development processes, testing, code quality, and standards.
Crucial for overall product quality and performance.
