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Each CMM level discussed above focuses on a series of Key Process Areas (KPAs). The KPA's for a particular level are the focus of enhancements. As processes are systematically implemented, it helps an
organization to move to the next maturity level. Within each KPA, is a set of key practices to be taken in
order to effectively follow and institutionalize the achievement of the process goals.
Schematic representation of ISO deliverables
| Maturity Level |
Key Process Areas |
| 5 |
a. Defect Prevention
b. Technology Change Management
c. Process Change Management |
| 4 |
a. Software Quality Management
b. Quality Process Management |
| 3 |
a. Organizational Process Focus
b. Organizational Process Definition
c. Training Program
d. Software Product Engineering
e. Integrated Software Management
f. Inter-Group Coordination
g. Peer Review |
| 2 |
a. Software Requirement Management
b. Software Project Planning
c. Software Project Tracking & Oversight
d. Software Subcontract Management
e. Software Quality Assurance
f. Software Configuration Management |
| 1 |
No KPAs |
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