This standard defines five types of software reviews and audits, together with procedures required for the
execution of each type. This standard is concerned only with the reviews and audits; it does not define
procedures for determining the necessity of a review or audit, nor does it specify the disposition of the
results of the review or audit. Review types include management reviews, technical reviews, inspections,
and walk-throughs.
This standard is meant to be used either in conjunction with other IEEE software engineering standards or
as a stand-alone definition of software review and audit procedures. In the latter case, local management
must determine the events that precede and follow the actual software reviews and audits.
The need for reviews and audits is described in several other IEEE standards, as well as standards prepared
by other standards-writing organizations. IEEE Std 1028-2008 is meant to support these other standards. In
particular, reviews and audits required by the standards listed in Annex B can be executed using the
procedures described herein. The use of IEEE Std 1044-1993 [B8]a
is encouraged as part of the reporting
procedures for this standard.