COCOMO III Cost Drivers
Impact of Software Failure [FAIL]
This is the measure of the extent to which the software must perform its intended function over a period of time.
| Rating Level | Description | EM |
|---|---|---|
| Very Low | Slight inconvenience | 0.82 |
| Low | Low, easily recoverable losses | 0.92 |
| Nominal | Moderate, easily recoverable losses | 1.00 |
| High | High financial risk (or equivalent) | 1.10 |
| Very High | Lost of human life | 1.26 |
| Extra High | Lost of many human lives | TBD |