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Q: What is CMM?
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CMM is an acronym that stands for Capability Maturity Model. As to efforts in developing and testing software, the idea of CMM is that concepts and experiences do not always point us in the right direction, therefore we should develop processes, and then refine those processes. There are five CMM levels, of which Level 5 is the highest...
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CMM Level 1 is called "Initial".
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CMM Level 2 is called "Repeatable".
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CMM Level 3 is called "Defined".
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CMM Level 4 is called "Managed".
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CMM Level 5 is called "Optimized".
CMM assessments take two weeks. They're conducted by a nine-member team led by a SEI-certified lead assessor. There are not many Level 5 companies; most hardly need to be. Within the United States, fewer than 8% of software companies are rated CMM Level 4, or higher. The U.S. government requires that all companies with federal government contracts maintain a minimum of a CMM Level 3 assessment.
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