Standard CMMI Appraisal Method for Process Improvement (SCAMPI)

ganization. (See verification-based appraisal for contrast.)
document
A collection of data, regardless of the medium on which it is recorded,
that generally has permanence and can be read by humans
or machines. [ARC v1.1] In SCAMPI, documents are work products
reflecting the implementation of one or more model practices. This
typically includes work products such as organizational policies,
procedures, and implementation-level work products. Documents
may be available in hardcopy, softcopy, or accessible via hyperlinks
in a web-based environment. [derived from MDD method overview]
findings
The conclusions of an assessment, evaluation, audit, or review 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. [ARC v1.1]
focused
investigation
A technique to prioritize appraisal team effort based on the continuous
collection and consolidation of appraisal data, and monitoring
of progress toward achieving sufficient coverage of CMMI
model practices. Appraisal resources are targeted toward those areas
for which further investigation is needed to collect additional
data or verify the collected set of objective evidence. [derived from
MDD method overview]
fully implemented
(FI)
A practice characterization value assigned to a process instantiation
when (1) direct artifacts are present and judged to be appropriate,
(2) at least one indirect artifact and/or affirmation exists to
confirm the implementation, and (3) no substantial weaknesses are
noted. [MDD 3.7.2]
indirect artifact
An artifact that is a consequence of performing a specific or generic
practice or that substantiate its implementation, but which is
not the purpose for which the practice is performed. This indicator
type is especially useful when there may be doubts about whether
the intent of the practice has been met (e.g., a work product exists
but there is no indication of where it came from, who worked to
develop it, or how it is used). [MDD method overview]
instantiation
For practices implemented by projects, each project; for practices
implemented organization-wide, the instance.
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