The lifecycle of an assessment can be subdivided into several steps, which can be considered independently. Nevertheless, the different steps are also related to each other, thus influencing the overall outcome. For the purpose of a risk assessment, an adapted form of the lifecycle of Ruedel et al. will be considered. This lifecycle consists of the following steps.
The previous diagram illustrates the steps which need to be taken during one semester, regardless of the type of assessments implemented. Such a representation is used for the purpose of organising the several threats faced during the assessment periods.
A lifecycle more focused on the type of assessments is presented in the diagram bellow. Such an illustration is meant as a guide for educators planning the assessment periods during a semester. During the different steps of assessments, different types of assessments can be used, depending on the need for scalability or automation, among other criteria. A different type of assessment also brings different risks. This is where both approaches complete each other, thus providing a necessary tool to prepare for potential risks during different stages of the process.
