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3.2Evaluation process overview

51	The following is a high-level overview of the evaluation process under the CEM.
	The evaluation process can be divided into three stages which may overlap:
	a)	preparation - in this stage initial contact is made between the sponsor and
		the evaluator;
	b)	conduct - in this stage the evaluation is performed;
	c)	conclusion - in this stage the evaluation results are delivered.
52	The interactions between these roles during each stage of evaluation are described
	in the following sections.

3.2.1Preparation

53	In the preparation stage (see Figure 3.2), the sponsor approaches the relevant party
	within the scheme to initiate the evaluation of a PP or a TOE. The sponsor supplies
	the evaluator with the PP or the ST. The evaluator performs a feasibility analysis to
	assess the likelihood of a successful evaluation, requesting relevant information
	from the sponsor. The sponsor or the developer supplies the evaluator with a
	subset of evaluation deliverables (possibly in draft form). The evaluator may
	review the PP or the ST and advise the sponsor about changes needed to assure a
	firm basis for the evaluation. If the scheme requirements for evaluation are
	satisfied, the evaluation will proceed to the next stage.
54	The feasibility output should include the list of the evaluation deliverables, an
	ordered list of evaluation activities and information about sampling requirements
	in the CC will be addressed (e.g. ATE_IND). The feasibility output should be
	agreed to by all roles. The details of the feasibility output depend on a variety of
	factors, particularly on whether the evaluation is of a PP or of a TOE. All roles are
	responsible for identifying and protecting proprietary information.
55	In accordance with the scheme, the sponsor and the evaluator typically sign an
	agreement during this stage to define the framework of the evaluation. The
	agreement takes account of constraints imposed by the scheme and of national
	laws and regulations as applicable.

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		Developer
feasibility output agreement		feasibility output agreement
		subset of evaluation deliverables
		PP or ST
	subset of evaluation deliverables
	request for feasibility study information
Sponsor	proposed changes to ST or PP		Evaluator
	feasibility output agreement
		agreement
feasibility output agreement		feasibility output agreement
		Overseer
	Figure 3.2 - Preparation stage
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