Process Improvement

Question 1

Describe the process maturity approach to process improvement

Answer 1

The process maturity approach focuses on improving process and project management and introducing good software engineering practice

Question 2

Describe the agile approach to improvement

Answer 2

The agile approach focuses on iterative development and the reduction of overheads in the software process

Question 3

Name the 3 process improvement activities

Answer 3

Process measurement
Process analysis
Process change

Question 4

Describe the process measurement activity

Answer 4

Measure one or more attributes of the software process/product. These measurements form a baseline that helps decide if process improvements have been effective

Question 5

Describe the process analysis activity

Answer 5

The current process is assessed, and weaknesses are identified.

Question 6

Describe the process change activity

Answer 6

Process changes are proposed to address some identified weaknesses

Question 7

List the process metrics used for improvement

Answer 7

1. Time taken for activities to be completed
2. Resources required for processes or activities
3. Number of occurrences of a particular event i.e. number of defects discovered