Which one of the following is NOT one of the maturity levels of the Software Capability Maturity
Model (CMM)?

A.
Fundamental

B.
Managed

C.
Defined

D.
Repeatable

Explanation:
The correct answer is Fundamental, a distracter. The first level of the Software CMM is the Initiating
level. At this level, processes are performed on an ad hoc basis. Answer the Repeatable level is the
second maturity level in the model. In the third level, Defined, management practices are
institutionalized and technical procedures are integrated into the organizational structurE. The
Managed level has both product and processes quantitatively controlled. The fifth level of the
Software CMM is the Optimized level, where continuous process improvement is institutionalized.