We consider the do-178c standard, which enforces compliance between the applicable airworthiness regulations, and the software aspects of airborne systems. ( note that this replaces the older do-178b standard.)
we should consider the following aspects:
i. what procedures does the standard enforce during the production of software?
ii. describe the different levels within the do-178c, describing the categories of failure conditions?
iii. how does the standard enforce "traceability" (the defined relationship between requirements and software components)?
iv. what other standards or procedures are used to enforce safety?