1. ETVX Process Notation

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

3. ETVX Notation * * Note: Mandatory elements are underlined 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 * Note: Mandatory elements are underlined
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 * Note: Mandatory elements are underlined Measures Risks
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 1 3 2
Tasks
Inputs
Outputs 1 3
Active verb + object 2
Entry Criteria
Exit Criteria 5 6 4
Measures