COCOMO II specifies the rating scale for DOCU in the following table as evaluation in terms of the suitability of the project’s documentation to its life-cycle needs.
| DOCU Descriptors | Many lifecycle needs uncovered | Some lifecycle needs uncovered | Rightsized to life-cycle needs | Excessive for lifecycle needs | Very excessive for lifecycle needs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rating Levels | Very Low | Low | Nominal | High | Very High | Extra High |
| Effort Multipliers | 0.81 | 0.91 | 1.00 | 1.11 | 1.23 | n/a |