Purpose:

Selected interfaces are managed.

Objective:

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Description:

Many integration and transition problems arise from unknown or uncontrolled aspects of both internal and external interfaces. Effective management of interface requirements, specifications, and designs helps to ensure that implemented interfaces are complete and compatible.

The supplier is responsible for managing the interfaces of the product or service it is developing. However, the acquirer identifies interfaces that it will manage as well (particularly external interfaces).

Inputs:

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Outputs:

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Controls:

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Task Instructions:

Select Interfaces to Manage

    1. Using the <?>, [the ?] with support from <?> is responsible for selecting the criteria to be used for determining which interfaces the acquirer should manage.
    2. Using the <?>, [the ?] with support from <?> is responsible for identifying interfaces that are candidates for acquirer management.
    3. Using the <?>, [the ?] with support from <?> is responsible for reviewing identified interfaces against the selection criteria.
    4. Using the <?>, [the ?] with support from <?> is responsible for including acquirer-managed interfaces in the project plan.

Manage Selected Interfaces

    1. Using the <?>, [the ?] with support from <?> is responsible for reviewing and analyzing selected interface definitions and designs.
    2. Using the <?>, [the ?] with support from <?> is responsible for confirming that interface descriptions adhere to allocated requirements.
    3. Using the <?>, [the ?] with support from <?> is responsible for confirming the compatibility of selected interfaces throughout the life of the product or service.
    4. Using the <?>, [the ?] with support from <?> is responsible for verifying that interfaces have been sufficiently tested by the supplier.
    5. Using the <?>, [the ?] with support from <?> is responsible for verifying that issues identified during testing have been resolved appropriately, with product revisions, if necessary.
    6. Using the <?>, [the ?] with support from <?> is responsible for resolving conflict, noncompliance, and change issues for the selected interfaces.
    7. Using the <?>, [the ?] with support from <?> is responsible for periodically reviewing the adequacy of interface descriptions.