System Development and Testing

In Step 3, the predominate IPMC process groups are Executing and Controlling. (See Appendix B for a detailed discussion of the Executing and Controlling process groups. )Within this step, system development translates the design approach into a stable, interoperable, producible, supportable, and cost effective design and production system; and demonstrates system capabilities through testing. Key issues to be addressed are whether the project has adequately demonstrated through testing that the system meets its functional and performance requirements and whether the system is adequately supported by documentation, training, etc., (i.e., whether the system to be deployed meets effectiveness and suitability requirements). Testing efforts are expanded and compliance with the enterprise architecture, environmental and security requirements are of prime importance. During Step 3 the Project Manager makes sure the execution and control processes are effective and producing the desired results.

Step 3 activities that lead to the Milestone III Briefing relate to the project Executing and Controlling phases of the PMEPG. This section describes the events that take place, roles and responsibilities, and the process relationships within these phases.