ISO IEC 33063-2015 PDF

Full title and description

Information technology — Process assessment — Process assessment model for software testing. ISO/IEC 33063:2015 defines an exemplar process assessment model and a set of assessment indicators to support objective evaluation of software testing processes and their capability, intended for use by assessment sponsors and competent assessors.

Abstract

ISO/IEC 33063:2015 provides a process assessment model that meets the requirements of ISO/IEC 33004 and supports assessments of process capability using the process measurement framework in ISO/IEC 33020. The standard supplies indicators to interpret process purposes and outcomes (aligned with ISO/IEC/IEEE 29119-2) and offers guidance, by example, on defining, selecting and using assessment indicators. The indicator set is illustrative rather than exhaustive; assessors should select subsets appropriate to the context and scope of their assessment.

General information

• Status: Published (International Standard).
• Publication date: 2015 (published August 2015; ISO approval recorded 28 July 2015).
• Publisher: ISO/IEC (joint technical work under ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 7).
• ICS / categories: 35.080 — Software development and system documentation (process assessment for software testing).
• Edition / version: Edition 1 (2015).
• Number of pages: 69 pages (official ISO pagination).

Scope

This International Standard defines a process assessment model for software testing that is suitable for capability determination and process improvement assessments. It provides a structured set of indicators of process performance and capability, guidance on collecting objective evidence and assigning ratings (in line with ISO/IEC 33002), and examples to help define and select indicators appropriate to a particular assessment context. The model is presented as an exemplar that meets ISO/IEC 33004 requirements; other models complying with 33004 may also be used.

Key topics and requirements

• Process assessment model specifically targeted at software testing processes (test planning, design, execution, reporting, etc.).
• Mapping of assessment indicators to process purposes and outcomes (aligned with ISO/IEC/IEEE 29119-2).
• Support for using the ISO/IEC 33020 process measurement framework for process attributes and capability measurement.
• Guidance, by example, on defining, selecting and using assessment indicators; the indicator set is not mandatory or exhaustive.
• Requirements for collecting objective evidence and assigning ratings as specified in ISO/IEC 33002 (assessment process and assessor activities).
• Directed at assessment sponsors and competent assessors; intended to be adaptable to differing business and testing needs.

Typical use and users

Used by organisations performing software testing process assessments, internal or external assessors, process improvement teams, quality managers, consultants and certification or accreditation bodies who need a structured, standards-aligned model to evaluate and improve testing process capability. It is also useful for organisations selecting or tailoring a process assessment model that complies with the ISO/IEC 33000 family.

Related standards

ISO/IEC 33063:2015 is part of the ISO/IEC 33000 family (process assessment). Key related documents include ISO/IEC 33001 (concepts & terminology), ISO/IEC 33002 (requirements for performing process assessments), ISO/IEC 33004 (requirements for process assessment models), ISO/IEC 33020 (process measurement framework) and ISO/IEC/IEEE 29119 series for software testing (notably Part 2: Test processes). These references are normative or informative within the standard.

Keywords

process assessment, software testing, process capability, assessment model, assessment indicators, ISO/IEC 33000, ISO/IEC 33063, ISO/IEC 33020, ISO/IEC/IEEE 29119, process improvement, assessor guidance.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO/IEC 33063:2015 is an international standard that provides a process assessment model and a set of example indicators for assessing the capability of software testing processes. It is intended as an exemplar model meeting the requirements of ISO/IEC 33004.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers the structure and content of a process assessment model for software testing, including illustrative assessment indicators, guidance on interpreting process purposes/outcomes, and advice on defining, selecting and using indicators to collect objective evidence and assign ratings. The model supports assessment activities as described in ISO/IEC 33002 and measurement guidance in ISO/IEC 33020.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Assessment sponsors, competent assessors, quality and test managers, process improvement teams, consultants and organisations that need a standards-aligned approach to evaluate or improve software testing processes.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: As of its publication, ISO/IEC 33063:2015 is the first edition (2015). The standard is subject to periodic review; implementers should check national or ISO catalogues for any revisions or updates since 2015 before relying on it for current compliance or certification activities.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is part of the ISO/IEC 33000 family of process assessment standards and is intended to be used alongside related parts such as ISO/IEC 33001, 33002, 33004 and 33020, as well as the ISO/IEC/IEEE 29119 software testing series for interpreting test process purposes and outcomes.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Process assessment, software testing, assessment model, assessment indicators, process capability, ISO/IEC 33063, process improvement.