CAST CAST - Quality Assurance and Process Improvement Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

Which CMMI maturity level is characterized by processes that are well-characterized, understood, and described in standards, procedures, and tools?

Accepted Answer

Level 3 - Defined

Answer

CMMI Level 3 (Defined) means processes are standardized, documented, and proactively applied across the organization.

Question 2

What is a root cause analysis (RCA) used for in process improvement?

Accepted Answer

To determine the underlying cause of defects or failures to prevent recurrence

Answer

RCA identifies the fundamental reason a defect occurred so corrective actions can prevent future occurrences.

Question 3

In process improvement, what is a 'lessons learned' session primarily used for?

Accepted Answer

Capturing what worked well and what did not to improve future projects

Answer

Lessons learned sessions capture retrospective insights to continuously improve team processes and outcomes.

Question 4

Which standard provides guidelines for software quality assurance processes?

Accepted Answer

ISO/IEC 12207

Answer

ISO/IEC 12207 defines the life cycle processes for software, including quality assurance activities.

Question 5

What is a Software Quality Assurance Plan (SQAP)?

Accepted Answer

A plan that defines QA activities, resources, and schedules for a project

Answer

A SQAP describes the QA activities, standards, and procedures to be applied throughout a project.

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