Domain 8

Question 1

SW-CMM

Answer 1

Software Capability Maturity Model

a 5 step model for measuring software development orgs

Level 1: Initial
No plan.
Level 2: Repeatable.
Basic lifecycle mgmt.
Level 3: Defined.
Formal, documented SW development processes.
Level 4: Managed.
Quantitative measures to gain detailed understanding.
Level 5: Optimizing. (CI/CD)
Continuous development process, w/ feedback loops.

Question 2

CMMI

Answer 2

Capability Maturity Model Integration

5 steps Require peer reviews

Level 1: Initial
Unpredictable, poorly controlled, and REACTIVE
Level 2: Repeatable.
Characterized for PROJECTS and MANAGED
Level 3: Defined.
Characterized for ORGANIZATION and PROACTIVE
Level 4: Quantitatively Managed.
process QUANTITATIVELY measured and controlled
Level 5: Optimizing.
Focused on Continuous process improvement

Question 3

IDEAL Model

Answer 3

Low to High maturity model for software model for software development which
implements many of the SW CMM attributes

Initiating. Business reasons outlined, support & infrastructure for initiative put in place.
Diagnosing. Engineers analyze current state of org & make recommendations for
Establishing. Org takes recommendations & develops plan to achieve those changes.
Acting. Plan put into action. Org develops solutions, tests, refines & implements
Learning. Org continuously analyzes efforts and results, proposes new actions to drive better results.

Question 4

SDLC (steps)

Answer 4

Software Development Lifecycle

RDITE 5 steps

REQUIREMENTS ANALYSIS
DESIGN
IMPLEMENTATION
TESTING
EVOLUTION

Question 5

Agile Model

Answer 5

Individuals and interactions over processes and tools

Working software over comprehensive documentation

Customer collaboration over contract negotiation

Responding to change over following a plan

Question 6

Waterfall Model

Answer 6

7-stage process that allows return
to previous stage for corrections

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
PRELIMINARY DESIGN
DETAILED DESIGN
CODE AND DEBUG
TESTING
OPS & MAINTENANCE

Question 7

Spiral model

Answer 7

lifecycle model that allows for multiple
iterations of a waterfall-style process.

known as a metamodel , or a “model of
models.”

each “loop” of the spiral results in the
development of a new system prototype

provides a solution to the major
criticism of the waterfall model:
it allows developers to return to the
planning stages as demands change