xplain the concept of test environment provisioning and its role in ensuring consistent testing conditions.

In the context of system maintenance, it is important to distinguish between a patch, release, version, and splitstream update. These terms refer to different types of updates that are applied to a system in order to address various issues or improve its functionality.

What determines software maintenance metrics?

Describe the concept of failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA) and its role in software safety engineering.

Explain the concept of hazard analysis and risk assessment in software safety. How are potential hazards identified and mitigated during the software development process?

Explain briefly what goes into a software quality review and what is checked during an inspection.

Describe the principles of failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA) in software testing for safety-critical systems.

When evaluating software reliability, what kinds of metrics are often employed?