1. ETVX Process Notation

2. ETVX Process Notation - Concept Task eXit Entry Validate ETVX = Entry – Task – Validation - eXit Adapted from: Radice, R., IBM Systems Journal, 1975.

3. 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. * Note: Mandatory elements are underlined

4. 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. * Note: Mandatory elements are underlined

5. 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. * Note: Mandatory elements are underlined

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