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16.2 
Process engineering change packages
16.2 
Process engineering change packages
Engineering change requests and proposals must be formally processed to ensure 
that enhancements suggested by stakeholders or software development team mem-
bers are properly considered. An engineering change request represents a suggested 
modification to the software architecture that is within the scope of the existing pro-
ject. This means that the change, if adopted, should not impact the project workload 
or schedule. A change proposal represents a modification that is outside the current 
scope of the development effort and would require an adjustment to project funding 
and/or schedule deadlines. A proposed modification that is determined to clarify a 
stakeholder need or correct a faulty assumption should not be considered a change 
that requires change control.