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Planning Sector — Continue or Stop?

publish date: 2026/05/31 04:48:58.611392 UTC

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What happens in the planning sector at the end of each spiral loop?

The final system is delivered to the customer

The development model selected in the previous sector is formally approved

All identified risks are resolved before moving on

The project is reviewed and a decision is made whether to continue with a further loop of the spiral; if continuing, plans are drawn up for the next phase

Correct Answer

The project is reviewed and a decision is made whether to continue with a further loop of the spiral; if continuing, plans are drawn up for the next phase

Explanation

In the planning sector, the project is reviewed and a decision is made whether to continue with a further loop of the spiral. If it is decided to continue, plans are drawn up for the next phase of the project.

Reference

Software Engineering, Ian Sommerville, 9th edition

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