Definition of Terms
DOE O 414.1C & DOE G 414.1-4 Definitions
Acceptance Testing. The process of exercising or evaluating a system or system component by
manual or automated means to ensure that it satisfies the specified requirements and to identify
differences between expected and actual results in the operating environment. (ASME NQA-1-
2000)
Administrative Controls. The provisions relating to organization and management, procedures,
record keeping, assessment, and reporting necessary to ensure safe operation of a facility. (10
CFR 830)
Assessment. A review, evaluation, inspection, test, check, surveillance, or audit to determine
and document whether items, processes, systems, or services meet specified requirements and
perform effectively.
Self Assessment: Performed by individual D/S/C on their own processes
Management Assessments: Reviews of processes performed by personnel external to the
D/S/C process owner
Configuration Management. The process of identifying and defining the configuration items
in a system (i.e., software and hardware), controlling the release and change of these items
throughout the system’s life cycle, and recording and reporting the status of configuration items
and change requests. (ASME NQA-1-2000)
Consequence. An outcome of an event, hazard, threat, or situation. Source: IEEE Std 1540-
2001.