Abstract
The authors propose a framework for software quality management processes, where undetected defects in software are viewed as risks. According to the software reliability model, quality improvement is measured by defects discovered during the test execution phase. In order to realistically estimate the software reliability curve and the number of remaining defects, sufficient field data should be collected for analysis throughout a project. In a small project with limited team members and time, however, it is difficult to collect such data of acceptable quantity. The authors applied the proposed framework to their small project, using the data from previous projects, to see how the model stands. When a test team is small, test progress and discovery of defects are largely affected by skills of each member, test methodology, and work assignment. From this view point, the authors report their findings in quality management in a small team.
