ETVX Process Notation ETVX Process Notation Concept Task

ETVX Process Notation

ETVX Process Notation - Concept Task e. Xit Entry Validate ETVX = Entry – Task – Validation - e. Xit 11/25/2020 Adapted from: Radice, R. , IBM Systems Journal, 1975. 2

ETVX Notation * • Step Title – An active verb is used to define the step title • e. g. Prepare project plan • Step Description – Describe the overall purpose of this step • One to three sentences • Performers – List who will execute the activity. • Inputs – List what artefacts will be used during the performance of the tasks. • It is not necessary for all the inputs to exist in order to begin the activity. • Entrance Criteria – List prerequisites that the input artefacts must satisfy in order to begin the tasks. 11/25/2020 * Note: Mandatory elements are underlined 3

ETVX Notation • Task Description – Describes the tasks to be performed – Active verb-noun are used to describe activities • e. g. Test the Code, Distribute the Document • Exit Criteria – States what conditions the output artefacts must meet before the task is considered complete. • Outputs – List artefacts generated as a direct result of performing the task. 11/25/2020 * Note: Mandatory elements are underlined 4

ETVX Notation • Measures – List the measures to be collected during the execution of the tasks. • The measures are used to monitor activity progress, to aid in estimating the effort required to complete the activity, and to improve the process. – Total staff-hours is a mandatory measure of each step. • Risks – List the risks elements of this activity. • References – List the documents that can be used to support the tasks. 11/25/2020 * Note: Mandatory elements are underlined 5

ETVX Process Notation Process Name - Step Number and Step Title Tasks Inputs 3 Active verb + object Outputs 1 2 5 11/25/2020 Entry Criteria Exit Criteria 4 Measures 6 6