What is the function of Technical Solution (TS) in CMMI?

• A. TS focuses on coding and testing.
• B. TS selects and designs solutions to satisfy requirements and defines the system architecture.
• C. TS manages requirements traceability.
• D. TS selects and designs solutions to satisfy requirements and defines the system architecture and interfaces.

Answer: (D)

Technical Solution in CMMI is about selecting and designing the solution that will meet the requirements, and defining how that solution fits into the overall system. It covers evaluating alternative approaches, choosing a feasible option, and detailing the system architecture and the interfaces between components so they can be integrated and operated together. This goes beyond just coding or testing by focusing on the structure of the solution and how its parts connect and interact, ensuring the solution can be implemented, integrated, and maintained within given constraints. Requirements traceability and related activities are handled by other process areas, so the emphasis here is on the chosen solution and its architectural and interface definitions. That’s why the best answer describes selecting and designing solutions to satisfy requirements and defining the system architecture and interfaces.