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An organization has introduced a capability maturity model to the system development life cycle (SDLC) to measure improvements. Which of the following is the BEST indication of successful process impr

The correct answer is A. Evaluation results align with defined business goals. The best indication of successful process improvement using a Capability Maturity Model (CMM) in the SDLC is when evaluation results align with the organization's defined business goals.

Submitted by parkjh· Apr 18, 2026Information Systems Acquisition, Development, and Implementation

Question

An organization has introduced a capability maturity model to the system development life cycle (SDLC) to measure improvements. Which of the following is the BEST indication of successful process improvement?

Options

  • AEvaluation results align with defined business goals
  • BProcesses demonstrate the mitigation of inherent business risk
  • CEvaluation results exceed process maturity benchmarks against competitors.
  • DProcess maturity reaches the highest state of process optimization

How the community answered

(17 responses)
  • A
    76% (13)
  • B
    6% (1)
  • C
    6% (1)
  • D
    12% (2)

Why each option

The best indication of successful process improvement using a Capability Maturity Model (CMM) in the SDLC is when evaluation results align with the organization's defined business goals.

AEvaluation results align with defined business goalsCorrect

Process improvement initiatives are ultimately undertaken to achieve specific business objectives, such as reducing costs, improving quality, or accelerating time-to-market. Therefore, successful improvement is best measured by how well the refined processes contribute to these strategic goals, demonstrating a tangible positive impact on the business outcomes.

BProcesses demonstrate the mitigation of inherent business risk

While mitigating inherent business risk is a positive outcome, it is a specific aspect of business goals; alignment with *all* defined business goals provides a broader and more comprehensive measure of success for process improvement.

CEvaluation results exceed process maturity benchmarks against competitors.
DProcess maturity reaches the highest state of process optimization

Concept tested: SDLC process improvement (CMM & business alignment)

Source: https://www.cio.com/article/268688/what-is-cmmi-a-model-for-optimizing-development-processes.html

Topics

#Process Improvement#Capability Maturity Model#SDLC#Business Alignment

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