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Characterize Determine
Phase Decision Gate Checklist
Define

Completion Level Document
Determine Determine Template
Complete

Method RE Artifacts Relate to
Construct
Support Produce
Contribute/is responsible

Tool Activity Role

FIGURE 2.11 Process artifacts

developers it would be a relatively simple matter to extend a tool
such as PowerPoint or Visio using the macro language. Once
published to the web, the model and definitions are available to all
the roles involved in the definition and creation of a product. A
sample filled-in template for business and customer requirements is
shown in Figure 2.13.
If the template is for an artifact that will be created by the staff
associated with the product, we recommend creating a checklist

Artifact group
Artifact X Mandatory
Responsible: Contributing:
Description:
Content item
Mandatory
Content item Recommended
Optional
Content item
Purpose:
References:
Artifact Y
Responsible: Contributing:

FIGURE 2.12 Sample artifact information template