The Scapa Expedite Methodology is a Capacity Management process which minimises the risk that the capacity of a system may be inadequate for the business operational requirements.

It defines a sequence of Test Activities, which are applied singly or in combination at various points in a project, each of which has specific objectives. It also identifies a scope and scale for each Test Activity which is appropriate to its objective and practicable at the point in the project where it is applied to most benefit.

The Project Manager, the Architect or Technical Design Authority and the Scapa Expedite leader align the Test Activities with the overall project timelines, gain agreement from other stakeholders within the business as appropriate and introduce Test Activities into the project plan.

Not all of the Test Activities need be applied in every project. Factors to be considered during planning include:

• Known architectural and application risk factors
• Business priorities and risks
• Timing of project review points
• Scoping of tests to allow them to deliver maximum relevant information at project review points