Capability

A structured process which maximizes the effectiveness of diagnostics by integrating pertinent elements, such as testability, automatic and manual testing, training, maintenance aiding, and technical information as a means for providing a cost effective capability to unambiguously detect and isolate all faults known or expected in items and to satisfy system mission requirements. Products of this process are hardware, software, documentation, and trained personnel.

A measure of the relationship (the ratio) between the specification limits and capability.

Nondestructive ways to verify the operation and functions of a circuit; usually done multiple times "on the fly" at either startup or field usage stage. BIT is an integral capability of the mission equipment, which provides an onboard, automated test capability, consisting of software or hardware (or both) components, to detect, diagnose, or isolate product (system) failures. The fault detection and, possibly, isolation capability is used for periodic or continuous monitoring of a system's operational health, and for observation and, possibly, diagnosis as a prelude to maintenance action.

An established process to assess potential vendors, often utilizing more than one criteria. Criteria may include technical capability, quality and reliability performance, financial stability, ability to deliver on time, responsiveness to requests, cost, and environmental impact. Vendor selection often occurs when first considering engaging with a new supplier or on a regular basis as an audit. The goal is to offer a means to avoid contracting or buying items or services from unsuitable suppliers.

An established value defining a limiting capability or condition beyond which damage may occur to the item.