IEEE 1465-1998
Adoption of International Standard ISO/IEC 12119:1994(E) - Information Technology - Software Packages - Quality Requirements and Testing
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1465-1998 is an English-language standard for software packages in computing and processing, adopting ISO/IEC 12119:1994(E). It focuses on quality requirements and testing for packaged software, helping define what purchasers, developers, and evaluators should look for in a product. By addressing functional expectations, documentation, and verification needs, this standard supports more consistent software selection and assessment in environments where packaged applications must perform reliably.
Overview of 1465-1998
This standard sets out a framework for evaluating software packages against quality requirements drawn from the ISO/IEC 12119:1994(E) model. In practical terms, 1465-1998 is concerned with how packaged software is specified, checked, and judged for fitness for use. It is relevant to information technology products where clear requirements and repeatable testing help reduce ambiguity during procurement, acceptance, and internal review of software intended for operational use.
Typical use cases
1465-1998 is typically used when organizations need a structured way to review off-the-shelf software before deployment. It may support procurement teams, test departments, and quality reviewers in checking whether a package meets stated functions, installation expectations, and accompanying documentation needs. The standard is especially useful where software must be compared consistently across suppliers, or where acceptance testing is needed to confirm that a package aligns with defined operational requirements.
Why it matters
For software packages, consistent quality requirements can help reduce the risk of purchasing products that are difficult to test, document, or support. 1465-1998 matters because it provides a common reference for evaluation and compliance, which can improve clarity between buyers and suppliers. In practice, that can support better design control, more reliable acceptance testing, and fewer misunderstandings about what the software is expected to do once installed and used in production.
- Packaged software quality requirements
- Testing and acceptance criteria
- Documentation and user information
- Procurement and supplier evaluation
- Publication Date: 1998
- Standard Status: Inactive
- Publisher: IEEE
- Subject: Computing and Processing
- Official IEEE: Doi link
- This Version: 1465 (1998)
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