CMM LEVELS:

CMM: 1.capability evaluation

2.software process assessment

LEVEL 1: Initial -- Adhoc chaotic activities, few processes are defined

LEVEL 2: Repeatable--Desciplined processes are understood and followed

LEVEL 3: Defined--standard processes are defined and followed

LEVEL 4: Managed--processes are measured, have predictible results

LEVEL 5: Optimizing--ability to alter processes to achieve improved results

CMM LEVEL PROCESS Key process areas

Initial Competent people ----
Repeatable Project management 1.software project
planning
2.software configuration
management
Defined Definition of process 1.process definition
2.training program
Managed Product and process 1.quantitative process
quality management
2.software quality
 management
optimizing Continuous process 1.defect prevention
improvement 2.process change
management
3.technology change
management

 ISO 9000 is an external document, where as CMM is purely internal

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