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CMMI Appraisal is an examination of one or more processes by a trained team of professionals using an appraisal reference model as the basis for determining strengths and weaknesses. CMMI Appraisals The CMMI Appraisal is an examination of one or more processes by a trained team of professionals using an appraisal reference model as the basis for determining strengths and weaknesses of an organization. Appraisals require planning. When planning an appraisal of your organization, determine the scope of the organizational unit, which disciplines to include, whether the appraisal team will consist of members internal or external to your organization, projects to be included, individuals to be interviewed, and the type or class of appraisal necessary. Appraisals consider three categories of model components as defined in the CMMI: Required:  specific and generic goals only. Expected:  specific and generic practices only. Informative:  includes subpractices an...

Process Areas Detail: The CMMI contains 22 process areas indicating the aspects of product development that are to be covered by company processes. Causal Analysis and Resolution (CAR) A Support process area at Maturity Level 5 Purpose The purpose of  Causal Analysis and Resolution  (CAR) is to identify causes of defects and other problems and take action to prevent them from occurring in the future. Specific Practices by Goal SG 1 Determine Causes of Defects SP 1.1 Select Defect Data for Analysis SP 1.2 Analyze Causes SG 2 Address Causes of Defects SP 2.1 Implement the Action Proposals SP 2.2 Evaluate the Effect of Changes SP 2.3 Record Data Configuration Management (CM) A Support process area at Maturity Level 2 Purpose The purpose of  Configuration Management  (CM) is to establish and maintain the integrity of work products using configuration identification, configuration control, configur...