1. Scope and Applicability1.1 ScopeThis Standard specifies the Software Quality Assurance Program requirements to be implemented and maintained to assure that predeveloped software used in critical applications conforms to published specifications.1.2 ApplicabilityThis Standard applies to the acquisition, customer acceptance, and acquisition support, of predeveloped software used in critical applications, when specified by contract or purchase order.For Quality Assurance Program requirements applicable to hardware refer to the CSA Z299 Series of Standards.