In a Customized View, who defines the combination of Capability Areas and related practices?

• A. End user
• B. CMMI Institute
• C. External auditors
• D. Project manager

Answer: (A)

A Customized View is tailored by the organization to fit its specific context, goals, and constraints. The end user—the people responsible for implementing and improving processes, such as process owners or the project teams—decides which Capability Areas and related practices to include. They select the combination that aligns with the organization’s needs, audiences, and objectives, using the CMMI model as a framework. The CMMI Institute supplies the model, and external auditors assess conformity, but the actual tailoring is determined by the end user within the organization.