Software Metrics Glossary H

Metrics Glossary

Hazard	a source of potential harm or a situation with a potential to cause loss.	( Reference : SAA:AS4360)
heading	text that identifies the topic that will be covered in the following text	( Reference : ISO/IEC JTC1/SC7:15910)
Heavily used configuration GSC	One of the 14 general system characteristics describing the degree to which computer resource restrictions influenced the development of the application.	( Reference : IFPUG CPM 4.1)
help system	see On-line documentation system	( Reference : ISO/IEC JTC1/SC7:15910)
help text	text which is accessed by the user through the use of software, and which is automatically selected according to the context in which it is called up; i.e. help text is context-sensitive	( Reference : ISO/IEC JTC1/SC7:15910)
host computer	A computer used to develop software. (See target computer for contrast.)	( Reference : SEI:SW-CMM)
Human/user-centred	Approaches which have as their primary intention or focus the consideration of the interests or needs of the individuals and/or groups which will work with or use the output from a system. (developed from ISO 13407)	( Reference : ISO/TC159/SC4/WG 6:HCLP-PAS)
human/user-centred	Approaches which have as their primary intention or focus the consideration of the interests or needs of the individuals and/or groups which will work with or use the output from a system.	( Reference : INUSE:UMM)