Which one of the following is not a key process area in CMM level 5 ?
2014
Which one of the following is not a key process area in CMM level 5 ?
- A.
Defect prevention
- B.
Process change management
- C.
Software product engineering
- D.
Technology change management
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Correct answer: C
Answer: Software product engineering is not a CMM Level 5 key process area.
Key process areas at CMM Level 5 (Optimizing) include:
Defect prevention — identifies root causes of defects and implements actions to prevent recurrence and improve quality.
Technology change management — evaluates, pilots, and deploys new technologies to enhance processes and product capabilities.
Process change management — plans and manages changes to organizational processes to achieve measurable improvement.
Why the chosen option is not Level 5:
Software product engineering focuses on technical practices for developing software products and is typically associated with earlier maturity levels where defined engineering processes and practices are established. Level 5 emphasizes organization-wide optimization and continual process improvement, so software product engineering is not categorized as a Level 5 key process area.
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