Release Preparation Methods

Techniques and procedures used to carry out the activities defined in the Release Readiness Plan so that deliverables are fully prepared for shipment or deployment.

Key Points

  • Translate the Release Readiness Plan into actionable steps and checks.
  • Focus on making deliverables deployment-ready, including packaging, verification, and compliance tasks.
  • May include checklists, automation scripts, dry runs, documentation, training, communications, and rollback preparation.
  • Tailored to the product and environment, and aligned with quality, risk, and change management controls.

Example

A software team prepares version 2.3 for production by running automated deployment scripts, executing security scans, completing user documentation, training the support desk, conducting a release dry run, and verifying rollback steps. These are the release preparation methods that implement the Release Readiness Plan.

PMP Example Question

Which statement best describes Release Preparation Methods?

  1. The baseline schedule used to track release milestones.
  2. The activities and techniques performed to execute the Release Readiness Plan and make deliverables ready to ship.
  3. The backlog prioritization approach applied during sprint planning.
  4. The acceptance criteria used to validate project scope.

Correct Answer: B — Methods used to execute the Release Readiness Plan to prepare deliverables for release

Explanation: Release preparation methods are the concrete techniques and actions that implement the Release Readiness Plan so deliverables are ready for shipment or deployment. The other options describe different artifacts or practices.

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