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CISA QUESTION #1744
Question 1
The Software Engineering Institute's Capability Maturity Model (CMM) is most accurately described as which of the following?
  • A measure of resources needed to reduce coding defects
  • A record of achievements made during program development
  • A comparison of application performance against user requirements
  • A reference point for tracking current process progress or regression✔️
Correct Answer Explanation
The CMM serves as a baseline reference to chart current progress or regression in process maturity. It provides a structured guideline for improving the maturity of systems and management procedures, starting from no defined process and advancing through five levels of documentation and controls.