Explain and define the term
"appraisal reference model"
As used in CMMI appraisal materials, the CMMI model to which an
appraisal team correlates implemented process activities.
Explain and define the term "appraisal scope"
The definition of the boundaries of the appraisal encompassing
the organizational limits and the CMMI model limits.
Explain and define the term "appraisal team leader"
A person who leads the activities of an appraisal and has
satisfied the qualification criteria for experience, knowledge,
and skills defined by the appraisal method.
Explain and define the term "appropriate"
Explain and define the term "as needed"
Explain and define the term "assessment"
Explain and define the term "assignable cause of process
variation"
In CMMI, the term “special cause of process variation” is
used in place of “assignable cause of process variation” to
ensure consistency. Both terms are defined identically. (See
“special cause of process variation.”)
Explain and define the term "audit"
In CMMI process-improvement work, an independent examination
of a work product or set of work products to determine whether
requirements are being met.
Explain and define the term "base measure"
A distinct property or characteristic of an entity and the
method for quantifying it. (See “derived measures.”)
Explain and define the term "base practices"
In the continuous representation, all the specific practices
with a capability level of 1.
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