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<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" rowspan="3" width=170 BGCOLOR="#000099" TEXT="#F7F7FF" background="02ebbc00erkqpg.jpg"> <div> <A HREF="soft_size_meas.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Software Sizing Measures"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c8cccccc00.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Software Sizing Measures</A></div> <div> <A HREF="req_conc.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Requirements Concepts"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c8cccccc00.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Requirements Concepts</A></div> <div> <A HREF="tr_as_size_meas.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Testable Requirements as a Sizing Measur"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c8cccccc00.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Testable Requirements as a Sizing Measure</A></div> <div> <A HREF="tr_appl.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Applications of Testable 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BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="557" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" BGCOLOR=#C0C0C0 > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#C0DCC0 HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="184"><div> <B>Term</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#C0DCC0 WIDTH="358"><div> <B>Definition</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#C0DCC0 HEIGHT= 49 WIDTH="184"><div> <B>Cost Variance</B><B> <A NAME="cost_variance"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#C0DCC0 WIDTH="358"><div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >The difference between earned value and actual costs derived by subtracting actual costs from earned value.  A negative answer represents unfavorable cost performance.</FONT> <A HREF="ref_7_solomon_paul_j__managing.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="References">[</A><A HREF="ref_6_kemps_robert_r___fundamentals_of.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="References">Ref 6</A><A HREF="ref_7_solomon_paul_j__managing.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="References">]</A></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#C0DCC0 HEIGHT= 180 WIDTH="184"><div> <B>Coverage</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#C0DCC0 WIDTH="358"><div> <B>Test</B> <B>Coverage</B>: The degree to which a given test addresses all specified requirements for a given system or component.</div> <div> <B>Requirements</B> <B>Coverage</B>: The degree to which a given set of tests addresses all known or implied requirements for a given system or component.  Requirements coverage applies to all test levels.</div> <div> <B>Code</B> <B>Coverage</B>: The degree to which a given test or set of tests addresses all statements or paths in a given system or component.  Generally, this equates to unit and possibly string testing.</div> <div> Coverage is usually measured as a percentage.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#C0DCC0 HEIGHT= 49 WIDTH="184"><div> <B>Decomposition</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#C0DCC0 WIDTH="358"><div> The process of drilling down into the technical and business requirements of a system to their lowest levels to create an inventory of testable requirements.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#C0DCC0 HEIGHT= 49 WIDTH="184"><div> <B>Earned Value</B><B> <A NAME="earned_value"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#C0DCC0 WIDTH="358"><div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >The value of completed work expressed in terms of the budget assigned to that work.  Also referred to as budgeted cost for work performed.</FONT> <A HREF="ref_6_kemps_robert_r___fundamentals_of.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="References">[Ref 6]</A></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#C0DCC0 HEIGHT= 49 ><NOBR><div> <B>Function Points (FP)</B><B> <A NAME="function_points"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#C0DCC0 WIDTH="358"><div> Alternative software sizing measure to Testable Requirements.  FP is a measure of delivered functionality that is relatively independent of the technology used to develop the system.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#C0DCC0 HEIGHT= 49 WIDTH="184"><div> <B>High Level Requirement (HLR)</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#C0DCC0 WIDTH="358"><div> The most generalized breakdown of requirements of the system.  Corresponds to major system functions or business processes.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#C0DCC0 HEIGHT= 49 WIDTH="184"><div> <B>Intermediate Level Requirement (ILR)</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#C0DCC0 WIDTH="358"><div> The next level of detail after High Level Requirements.  There may be several intermediate levels of requirements with increasing detail in each subsequent level.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#C0DCC0 HEIGHT= 66 ><NOBR><div> <B>Lines of Code (LOC)</B><B> <A NAME="lines_of_code"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#C0DCC0 WIDTH="358"><div> Alternative software sizing measure to Testable Requirements.  LOC is a measure of the size of the system that is built.  It is highly dependent on the technology used to build the system, the system design, and how the programs are coded.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#C0DCC0 HEIGHT= 241 WIDTH="184"><div> <B>Requirement</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#C0DCC0 WIDTH="358"><div> Condition or capability that is necessary for a system to meet its objectives.</div> <div> Types of requirements [IEEE]:</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">functional</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">design</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">implementation</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">interface</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">performance</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">physical</div> <div> Other common types:</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">business</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">user</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">program</div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700c800000000.png" HEIGHT="13" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">operational</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#C0DCC0 HEIGHT= 16 WIDTH="184"><div> <B>Risk</B><B> <A NAME="risk"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#C0DCC0 WIDTH="358"><div> The potential for a problem.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#C0DCC0 HEIGHT= 66 WIDTH="184"><div> <B>Risk Level</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#C0DCC0 WIDTH="358"><div> A number that denotes the amount of risk associated with not testing a requirement.  For example, 5 = critical risk, 3 = significant risk, 1 = minimal risk.  The detail of the risk levels depends on the complexity of the project.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#C0DCC0 HEIGHT= 82 ><NOBR><div> <B>Schedule Variance</B><B> <A NAME="schedule_variance"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#C0DCC0 WIDTH="358"><div> The difference between budget and earned value derived by subtracting budget from earned value.  A negative answer indicates that less work has been accomplished than was planned.  It may or may not represent a behind-schedule condition. <FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="ref_6_kemps_robert_r___fundamentals_of.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="References">[Ref 6]</A></FONT></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#C0DCC0 HEIGHT= 49 ><NOBR><div> <B>Testable Requirement</B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#C0DCC0 WIDTH="358"><div> A requirement<B> </B>that has been broken down to a level where it is precise, unambiguous, and not divisible into lower level requirements.</div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#C0DCC0 HEIGHT= 82 WIDTH="184"><div> <B>Test Case</B></div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP BGCOLOR=#C0DCC0 WIDTH="358"><div> Represents the specific detailed input and action steps taken during the execution of testing with predetermined expected results.  Usually, this involves very specific steps of action taken within the system, such as opening XYZ window, entering ABC data, and pressing V push button.</div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=24 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <A HREF="ref.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="References"><B><IMG SRC="02711110.png" border=0 width="17" height="17" ALT="prev" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></A><B> </B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="17" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" WIDTH="17"><B>     </B><A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Sizing Software Using Testable Requireme"><B><IMG SRC="02611110.png" border=0 width="17" height="17" ALT="up" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></A><B> </B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="17" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" 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