Quality

The extent to which the built-in characteristics of a product, service, or process satisfy the stated or implied requirements.

Key Points

  • Quality means conformance to requirements, not luxury or grade.
  • It is verified against clear acceptance criteria, specs, and tolerances.
  • Planned and managed through quality planning, assurance, and control.
  • Prevention is preferred: building quality in costs less than fixing defects later.

Example

A software project specifies that page loads must be under 2 seconds for 95% of requests and uptime must be 99.9%. The team designs performance tests, monitors metrics, and fixes bottlenecks. When test results meet these thresholds, the deliverable is considered to have the required quality.

PMP Example Question

Which statement best describes quality in a project?

  1. How well a deliverable's inherent attributes meet agreed requirements.
  2. The number of features and options a deliverable provides.
  3. Stakeholder satisfaction regardless of specifications.
  4. Finishing the project on time and under budget.

Correct Answer: A — How well inherent characteristics meet requirements

Explanation: Quality is about conformance to requirements. It is different from grade (features), perceived value, and schedule or cost performance.

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