INFORMATIVEFROZENDocumentation Governance

Truth Source: Repository schemas and tests are authoritative.

How to Evaluate MPLP

If You Are an Enterprise Architect

Goal: Assess technical fit and compliance posture

Reading Order (30 minutes):

1. Architecture Overview — L1–L4 layer model
2. Modules — 10 module specifications
3. Golden Flows — Validation scenarios
4. Standards Mapping — ISO/NIST/W3C alignment
5. Enterprise Evaluation — Assessment checklist

Key Questions Answered:

• What does the protocol define?
• How do I verify implementation correctness?
• How does this relate to our compliance requirements?

If You Are an Auditor / Compliance Reviewer

Goal: Gather evidence and verify claims

Reading Order (60 minutes):

1. Repo-Docs-Code Alignment (TBD) — Traceability
2. Golden Flows — Validation evidence
3. Standards Mapping — External alignment
4. External Consistency Summary — Controls
5. Phase G Verification — Surface consistency

Key Questions Answered:

• Are claims backed by artifacts?
• Is behavior testable?
• Are governance controls documented?

Verification Checklist

Before concluding your evaluation, verify:

• You understand the three-entry model (Website → Docs → Repo)
• You have read the Non-Claims section
• You understand who holds governance authority
• You know how to verify implementation correctness (Golden Flows)
• You understand the standards mapping scope and limitations

MPLP Documentation Governance 2025-12-21