C Capability Maturity Model (CMM): A five level staged framework that describes the key elements of an effective software process. The Capability Maturity Model covers best practices for planning, engineering and managing software development and maintenance [CMM]. See also Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI). Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI):A framework that describes the key elements of an effective product development and maintenance process. The Capability Maturity Model Integration covers best-practices for planning, engineering and managing product development and maintenance. CMMI is the designated successor of the CMM [CMMI]. See also Capability Maturity Model (CMM). Certification:The process of confirming that a component, system or person complies with its specified requirements, e.g. bypassing an exam. Change Control See Configuration Control.
