Explain and define the term
"agreement/contract requirements"
All technical and nontechnical
requirements related to an acquisition.
Explain and define the term "allocated requirement"
Requirement that levies all or part of the performance and
functionality of a higher level requirement on a lower level
architectural element or design component.
Explain and define the term "alternative practice"
A practice that is a substitute for one or more generic or
specific practices contained in CMMI models that achieves an
equivalent effect toward satisfying the generic or specific goal
associated with model practices. Alternative practices are not
necessarily one-for-one replacements for the generic or specific
practices.
Explain and define the term "appraisal"
Explain and define the term "appraisal findings"
The conclusions of an appraisal that identify the most
important issues, problems, or opportunities within the
appraisal scope. Findings include, at a minimum, strengths and
weaknesses based on valid observations.
Explain and define the term "appraisal participants"
Members of the organizational unit who participate in
providing information during the appraisal.
Explain and define the term "appraisal rating"
As used in CMMI appraisal materials, the value assigned by
an appraisal team to either (1) a CMMI goal or process area, (2)
the capability level of a process area, or (3) the maturity
level of an organizational unit. The rating is determined by
enacting the defined rating process for the appraisal method
being employed.
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