ISBN : 978-81-963532-2-3 (E-Book) loops in the spiral is not fixed. Each loop of the spiral represents a phase of the software process. For example, the innermost loop might be concerned with feasibility study, the next loop with requirements specification, the next one with design, and so on. Each phase in this model is split into four sectors (or quadrants) as shown in fig. 4.1. The following activities are carried out during each phase of a spiral model. Fig 4.1: Spiral Model First quadrant (Objective Setting) • During the first quadrant, it is needed to identify the objectives of the phase. • Examine the risks associated with these objectives. Second Quadrant (Risk Assessment and Reduction) • A detailed analysis is carried out for each identified project risk. • Steps are taken to reduce the risks. For example, if there is a risk that the requirements are inappropriate, a prototype system may be developed. Third Quadrant (Development and Validation) • Develop and validate the next level of the product after resolving the identified risks. Fourth Quadrant (Review and Planning) • Review the results achieved so far with the customer and plan the next iteration around the spiral. • Progressively more complete version of the software gets built with each iteration 18 Software Engineering Keerthana P, Manasa KN, Ganga D Bengal
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