IEEE 14143.1-2000

This part of ISO/IEC 14143 defines the fundamental concepts of Functional Size Measurement (FSM) and describes the general principles for applying an FSM method. This part of ISO/IEC 14143 does not provide detailed rules on how to 1) measure Functional Size of software using a particular method, 2) use the results obtained from a particular method, 3) select a particular method. The definition of FSM in this part of ISO/IEC 14143 is applicable when determining if a method for sizing software is a Functional Size Measurement Method. It does not prevent the development of various methods, but rather provides a basis for assessing whether a particular method conforms to FSM. This part of ISO/IEC 14143 is intended for use by those persons associated with the acquisition, development, use, support, maintenance and audit of software.

The purpose of the adoption is to harmonize IEEE practices for functional size measurement with relevant international standards. The purpose of the standad is to provide criteria for conforming functional measurement methods.

New IEEE Standard - Inactive-Withdrawn. Implementation notes that relate to the IEEE interpretation of ISO/IEC 14143-1:1998 are described.