COMP2007-Testing - metrics

Question 0

Example metrics

Answer 0

Defect rates

Error rates

Measured by

• individual
• module
• during development

Categorise errors by origin, type, cost

Question 1

Capability maturity model
Software Engineering Institute (SEI)

Carnegie Mellon Uni

Relates to the degree of formality and optimisation of processes

Answer 1

1. Initial - chaos
2. Repeatable - better than 1, some planning, project management & control
3. Defined
   - processes well characterised and understood
   - standard processes across organisation
   - above customised per project
4. Managed
   - precise measurements used to control dev process effectively
   - process is quantitatively predicted
5. Optimising