Software Project Management Process Levels Quiz

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What is the purpose of ISO 9000 standards?

Maintaining the quality of the system

What are the three standards specified in the ISO 9000 series?

ISO 9001, ISO 9002, ISO 9003

Which type of organizations is ISO 9002 applicable to?

Organizations involved in production but not design

What is the focus of ISO 9003?

Installation and testing of products Signup and view all the answers

What premise are the ISO 9000 standards based on?

Following the process for production leads to good quality products Signup and view all the answers

In which year were the ISO 9000 series standards first published?

1987 Signup and view all the answers

What does ISO stand for?

International Organization for Standardization Signup and view all the answers

Which organization is responsible for publishing the ISO 9000 series standards?

ISO (International Organization for Standardization) Signup and view all the answers

What are the main aspects addressed by ISO 9000 standards?

Operational and organizational aspects Signup and view all the answers

Give an example of an industry where ISO 9002 would be applicable.

Car manufacturing industries Signup and view all the answers

What are the five levels of software process maturity in the CMM model?

The five levels are: Initial, Repeatable, Defined, Managed, and Optimizing. Signup and view all the answers

Describe the characteristics of Level 1 (Initial) in the CMM model.

At Level 1, the software process is ad hoc, chaotic, with few defined processes. Success depends on individual effort, leading to products being often over budget and schedule. Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of Level 2 (Repeatable) in the CMM model?

At Level 2, basic process management processes are established to track cost, schedule, and functionality. The focus is on repeating earlier successes on projects with similar applications. Signup and view all the answers

Explain the significance of SPI framework in software development.

SPI framework helps in defining elements of an effective software process, assessing existing organizational approaches, and transforming them into something more focused, repeatable, and reliable. Signup and view all the answers

How does a maturity model contribute to the SPI framework?

A maturity model within the SPI framework indicates the 'process maturity' of a software organization, showing its evolutionary path from ad hoc to disciplined processes. Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of CMMI (Capability Maturity Model Integration) in software organizations?

CMMI describes an improvement path for software organizations, guiding them from immature processes to mature and disciplined ones. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Level 3 in the CMMI maturity model?

Defined processes for both management and engineering activities Signup and view all the answers

How is software quality management addressed at Level 4 of the CMMI maturity model?

Management can effectively control the software development effort using precise measurement. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of quantitative process management at Level 4 in the CMMI maturity model?

Processes are controlled using statistical and other quantitative techniques to be quantitatively predictable. Signup and view all the answers

How is continuous process improvement enabled at Level 5 in the CMMI maturity model?

By receiving quantitative feedback from the process and piloting innovative ideas and technologies. Signup and view all the answers