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Which of the following answer specifies the correct sequence of levels within the Capability Maturity Model
(CMM)?

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A.
Initial, Managed, Defined, Quantitatively managed, Optimized

B.
Initial, Managed, Defined, Optimized, Quantitatively managed

C.
Initial, Defined, Managed, Quantitatively managed, Optimized

D.
Initial, Managed, Quantitatively managed, Defined, Optimized

Explanation:
The Software Capability Maturity Model (CMM) is based on the premise that the quality of a software product is
a direct function of the quality of its associated software development and maintenance processes. It introduces
five maturity levels that serve as a foundation for conducting continuous process improvement and as an
ordinal scale for measuring the maturity of the organization involved in the software processes.
CMM has Five Maturity Levels of Software Processes:
The initial level: processes are disorganized, even chaotic. Success is likely to depend on individual efforts,
and is not considered to be repeatable as processes would not be sufficiently defined and documented to
allow them to be replicated.
The repeatable or managed level: basic project management techniques are established, and successes
could be repeated as the requisite processes would have been made established, defined, and
documented.
The defined level: an organization has developed its own standard software process through greater
attention to documentation, standardization, and integration.
The quantatively managed level: an organization monitors and controls its own processes through data
collection and analysis.
The optimized level: processes are constantly being improved through monitoring feedback from current
processes and introducing innovative processes to better serve the organization’s particular needs.
Incorrect Answers:
B: Optimized is the last maturity level and follows the quantatively managed level.
C: Defined is the third maturity level and follows the managed level.
D: Defined is the third maturity level and precedes the quantatively managed level.References:
Harris, Shon, All In One CISSP Exam Guide, 6th Edition, McGraw-Hill, New York, 2013, pp. 62, 1120-1122
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capability_Maturity_Model

7 Comments on “Which of the following answer specifies the correct seq…

  1. Simon27 says:

    The right question should be “Which of the following answer specifies the correct sequence of levels within the Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI)?” and answer is “A. Initial, Managed, Defined, Quantitatively Managed, Optimized”.

    Explanation:
    Maturity levels for CMMI is Initial, Managed, Defined, Quantitatively Managed, Optimized.
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capability_Maturity_Model_Integration
    Maturity levels for CMM is Initial, Repeatable, Defined, Managed (Capable), Optimizing.
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capability_Maturity_Model




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  2. James says:

    I need help reading and retaining. I read take notes which ends up being a lot of notes. Does anyone have a method to learn the concepts better than a lot of notes? For me to retain I have to take notes but I know I am going overboard because everything seems to be important on each subtopics…Help Please.




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  3. MITO says:

    Choices are wrong. Below are the good levels. Even in books.

    Help for retaining:
    IDEAL and CMMI
    I..I DR AM LO(w) from CISSP study Guide 7th edition

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capability_Maturity_Model

    Level 1 – Initial
    It is characteristic of processes at this level that they are (typically) undocumented and in a state of dynamic change, tending to be driven in an ad hoc, uncontrolled and reactive manner by users or events. This provides a chaotic or unstable environment for the processes. (Example – a surgeon performing a new operation a small number of times – the levels of negative outcome are not known).

    Level 2 – Repeatable
    It is characteristic of this level of maturity that some processes are repeatable, possibly with consistent results. Process discipline is unlikely to be rigorous, but where it exists it may help to ensure that existing processes are maintained during times of stress.

    Level 3 – Defined
    It is characteristic of processes at this level that there are sets of defined and documented standard processes established and subject to some degree of improvement over time. These standard processes are in place. The processes may not have been systematically or repeatedly used – sufficient for the users to become competent or the process to be validated in a range of situations. This could be considered a developmental stage – with use in a wider range of conditions and user competence development the process can develop to next level of maturity.

    Level 4 – Managed (Capable)
    It is characteristic of processes at this level that, using process metrics, effective achievement of the process objectives can be evidenced across a range of operational conditions. The suitability of the process in multiple environments has been tested and the process refined and adapted. Process users have experienced the process in multiple and varied conditions, and are able to demonstrate competence. The process maturity enables adaptions to particular projects without measurable losses of quality or deviations from specifications. Process Capability is established from this level. (Example – surgeon performing an operation 100’s of times with levels of negative outcome approaching zero).

    Level 5 – Optimizing
    It is a characteristic of processes at this level that the focus is on continually improving process performance through both incremental and innovative technological changes/improvements.




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