The document discusses Software Process Improvement and Capability Determination (SPICE), an international standard for software process assessments. It describes SPICE's model and structure, including its two dimensions of process and capability level. The process dimension contains process groups, while the capability dimension measures each process's ability on a scale of 1 to 5. Assessments using SPICE provide organizations with input to improve their software development processes and meet customer needs.

1. SOFTWARE QUALITY ASSURANCE S OFTWARE P ROCESS I MPROVEMENT AND C APABILITY D E TERMINATION Seminar: Oana FEIDI Quality Manager – Continental Automotive

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8. Capability Dimension overview Level 5 Optimizing process Level 4 Predictable process Level 3 Established process Level 2 Managed process Level 1 Performed process Base practices of the process are performed ad hoc and poorly controlled . Work products of the process are identifiable . Base practices of the process are planned and tracked . Products are conformed to standards and requirements . The process is managed and performed using a defined process . Projects are using a tailored version of the standard process. The process is performed consistently in practice within defined control limits. The quality of work products is quantitatively known . The process performance is optimized to meet current and future business needs.

15. SPICE Assessments results