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Describes several software engineering tools for testing computer software. Requirements recorders; Requirement verifiers; Specification-based test-case generators; Requirements-to-test tracers.

Focuses on the availability of cost-estimation models in the United States. Specification of the product functions; Causes of the computer failures; Comprehensiveness of the testing.

Focuses on the error requirements in a software development cycle in United States. Illustration of effort and cost of the software development testing; Details on the activities in the requirement phase of software development cycle; Qualifications of a complete Software Requirement Specification.

Focuses on the quality and development activities of software products. Examination of the functionality and size of programs; Importance of technical area and skills; Application of metrics for near and long term projections.

Comments on the purpose of software reviews and audits. Evaluation methods in the software industry; Definition of review in software application; Classification of software technical reviews; Examples of fault prevention techniques. INSET: De facto debit system standard..

Discusses formalism in computer software specifications. Ways to make standard requirement specifications more effective; Use of formal specification languages to specify items and relationships that require mathematical preciseness; Outline of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers' Std 830.

Explains the role of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE) 730 standard in the creation of Software Quality Assurance (SQA) plans for a certain project. Consultation with affected audiences; Role of corporate managers, project managers and engineering staff; Definition of job functions.

Focuses on the advantages of determining a complete set of software development standards. Evidence of fast communication among team members; Minimization of communication errors; Need to increase product reliability.

Reports developments related to computer software standards as of January 1984. Emphasis on the necessity of software standards; Importance of standards in the development process; Impact on software development in the national and international level.

Focuses on the standards for producing software. Criteria for selection of software tool; Return of investment on the tool; Association between standards for process and tools.

Comments on the improvement of software quality and productivity. Significance of software engineering standards to approaches for quality and productivity; Mechanics of 'reuse'; Conditions for practicality of the reuse approach. INSET: Approaches for improving software quality and productivity..

Focuses on the selection of software documentation standards by a group. Factors in selecting documentation standards; Comprehension of the costs of creating and maintaining software documentation on the division by categories; Conditions influencing the cost of using information.