The Basic module is a required Frestimate component.

This module contains

• A one parameter prediction model based on SEI CMM level
• A one parameter prediction model based on application type
• Wizards for collecting prediction inputs and reliability requirements
• Wizards for creating your own historical data
• Predicted defects, defect density, software MTTF, MTTCF, software failure rate, critical software failure rate, software reliability, software availability, MTSWR using the above one parameter models
• Technical help files
• Trends for future testing hours required, MTTF, MTTCF, failure rate, component by component defect density
• Ability to create components (separate predictions) for COTS vendors, subcontractors, etc.
• Ability to import and export data

Key Benefits

• The models contained are simple and require the fewest inputs

Purchasing Requirements

• Requires Windows 2000 and Windows XP
• Part of the Frestimate Standard Edition and Manager's Edition