Functional configuration audit

A system level prodnction approval review shall be completed by the enterprise after completion of prodnct functional configuration audits to demonstrate that the total system (people, prodncts, and processes) has been verified to satisfy specification and baseline requirements for each Systran level, and to confirm readiness for production, distribution, operations, snpport, training, continning improvement (if apphcable), and disposal. The enterprise shonld confirm that... 

An audit is an independent examination of a work product or set of work products to assess compliance with specifications, standards, contractual agreements, or other criteria. There are many different types of audits, such as functional configuration audit (FCA), physical configuration audit (PCA), software audit, and safety audit. The purpose is to conduct an independent review and examination of system records and activities in order to determine the adequacy and effectiveness of the work performed, to ensure compliance with established policy and operational procedures, and to recommend any necessary changes. An audit can be either a formal or informal review of a program, to determine if objectives and requirements have been met. An audit also involves identifying deficiencies, problems, and issues. 

ASR - Alternate System Review CDR - Critical Design Review FCA - Functional Configuration Audit FRR - Flight Readiness Review IBR - Integrated Baseline Review IRR - Integration Readiness Review... 

The enterprise shall conduct reviews, to include design reviews (system, subsystem, component, fife cycle processes, test readiness, production approval) and audits (functional and design configuration), for the purpose of assessing technical progress. Normally, a design review should be conducted at the completion of each application of the SEP. Each review should accomplish the following ... 

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