Standard CMMI Appraisal Method for Process Improvement
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The Standard CMMI Appraisal Method for Process Improvement (SCAMPI) is the official SEI method to provide benchmark-quality ratings relative to CMMI models.[1] SCAMPI appraisals are used to identify strengths and weaknesses of current processes, reveal development/acquisition risks, and determine capability and maturity level ratings. They are mostly used either as part of a process improvement program or for rating prospective suppliers. The method defines the appraisal process as consisting of preparation; on-site activities; preliminary observations, findings, and ratings; final reporting; and follow-on activities.[2]
[edit] Class A, B, and C Appraisals
The suite of documents associated with a particular version of the CMMI includes a requirements specification called the Appraisal Requirements for CMMI (ARC),[3] which specifies three levels of formality for appraisals: Class A, B, and C. Formal (Class A) SCAMPIs are conducted by SEI-authorized Lead Appraisers who use the SCAMPI A Method Definition Document (MDD) [4] to conduct the appraisals. Class A, the most formal, is required to achieve a rating (Level 1 (lowest) to Level 5 (highest)) for public record or for response to U.S. Department of Defense requirements. [5]ħ
[edit] References
- ^ CMMI® Appraisals. Retrieved on September 23, 2006.
- ^ Ahern, Dennis; Jim Armstrong, Aaron Clouse, Jack Ferguson, Will Hayes, Kenneth Nidiffer (2005-03-02). CMMI® SCAMPI Distilled: Appraisals for Process Improvement. Addison-Wesley Professional, 240. ISBN 0-321-22876-6.
- ^ SCAMPI Upgrade Team (August 2006). "Appraisal Requirements for CMMI®, Version 1.2 (ARC, V1.2)" (PDF). Technical Report CMU/SEI-2006-TR-011. Software Engineering Institute. Retrieved on 2006-09-23.
- ^ SCAMPI Upgrade Team (August 2006). "ABC that is very good (SCAMPI) A, Version 1.2: Method Definition Document" (PDF). Handbook CMU/SEI-2006-HB-002. Software Engineering Institute. Retrieved on 2006-09-23.
- ^ Changes to Policies on SCAMPI A Appraisals in CMMI® Version 1.2 and the Sunset Period for V1.1. Retrieved on September 23, 2006.
