TRAK
Enterprise Architecture ViewpointsMVp-04 Assurance Viewpoint
Description
Describes a claim made about any other element with supporting (or opposing) arguments and evidence to establish how and whether a claim is proved or disproved. (as a result of the assessed evidence). Typical claims for solutions include that a system is safe, fit for purpose and meets its requirements.
This viewpoint is based on a Claim - Argument - Evidence (CAE) construct using the following tuples from the TRAK metamodel:
Organisation orRole makes Claim where Role = System Design Authority, Regulator or Independent Safety AuditorClaim about [something else described in the architecture description]Argument supports /opposes Claim Argument opposes Argument (a counter-argument) Claim supports /opposes Claim (whereClaim opposes Claim is a counter claim) Evidence supports /opposes Argument Evidence proves /disproves Claim
The Claim might concern any element within the enterprise, concept, solution or management perspectives.
Uses
- design assurance / design verification
- compliance matrix
- assurance case for regulator
- legal compliance of company document, process, policy
- structure of the organisation to achive / meet specific requirements
Examples
- trak project site: TRAK Architecture Framework. Claims against ISO/IEC/IEEE 42010 section 6 - Architecture Framework Requirements.
- mdgfortrak project site: MV-04 Assurance View - Organisational Structure & Direction
- mdgfortrak project site: MV-04 Assurance View - Design Verification - Claim made of conformance/compliance against a requirement
Modification Date: December 28, 2021