Exam 3 CMM Levels

Question 1

What are the 5 levels of CMM (Capability Maturity Models)?

Answer 1

1. Initial Level
2. Repeatable Level
3. Defined Level
4. Managed Level
5. Optimizing Level

Question 2

No sound software engineering management practices
Most cost and time overruns
Little planning
Team constantly responding to crisis

Answer 2

CMM: Maturity Level 1: Initial Level

Question 3

basic project management practices in place
planning and management based on experience
team begins to gather metrics
Respond to problems as they arise

Answer 3

CMM: Maturity Level 2: Repeatable Level

Question 4

Fully documented processes
Reviews are used to achieve quality goals
Should Introduce Case Tools

Answer 4

CMM: Maturity Level 3: Defined Level

Question 5

Set quality and productivity goals for all projects
Continual measurement and review of metrics
Statistical Quality Controls

Answer 5

CMM: Maturity Level 4: Managed Level

Question 6

Continuous process improvement
Statistical quality and process control techniques
Incorporate positive feedback loop

Answer 6

CMM: Maturity Level 5: Optimizing Level