- Quality Control Measurements: These are the documented results of the control quality activities. They provide a detailed account of the quality tests, inspections, and evaluations performed on the project deliverables. This data is essential for stakeholders and project managers to understand how well the project is adhering to its quality standards.
- Validated Changes: After a change request is approved and implemented, it goes through the quality control process to ensure the change has been correctly applied and meets the project’s quality standards. Once validated, these changes are documented and communicated to relevant stakeholders.
- Validated Deliverables: Project deliverables have been completed and checked for correctness through the quality control process. Validating deliverables ensures that they meet the acceptance criteria outlined in the project’s scope statement. Once validated, these deliverables are ready for formal acceptance by the customer or sponsor.
- Organizational Process Assets Updates: The quality control process can lead to updates in the organizational process assets. This includes:
- Completed Checklists: Once a checklist is fully utilized, it’s archived for future reference.
- Lessons Learned Documentation: Insights gained from the quality control process are documented for future projects. This includes what went well, challenges faced, and how they were addressed.
- Change Requests: If discrepancies, errors, or areas of improvement are identified during the quality control process, it may lead to change requests. These requests can be for corrective actions (to correct an identified problem), preventive actions (to prevent a potential problem), or defect repairs.
- Project Management Plan Updates: The findings from the quality control process might necessitate updates to the project management plan, especially in areas related to quality management. This ensures that the project remains aligned with its quality objectives and standards.
- Project Document Updates: Other project documents might also need updates based on the quality control process results. This could include documents related to risks, stakeholder engagement, or procurement.
In essence, the outputs of the quality control process provide a clear picture of the project’s quality status. They highlight areas of success and pinpoint areas that need attention, ensuring that the project’s deliverables meet the required standards and stakeholder expectations.
