When describing the achievement of a Capability Level, the description is predefined by CMMI Institute for a given Practice Area. For Capability Levels 0-3, which two elements must be included?

• A. II and GOV must be included
• B. I and II must be included
• C. GOV alone must be included
• D. II and GOV are optional

Answer: (A)

For describing a Capability Level for a Practice Area, the description for Levels 0 through 3 must include two elements: II and GOV. The II part signals that the practice is institutionalized—it's consistently performed and embedded into how work is done across the organization. The GOV part provides governance—there is formal oversight, management, and control to sustain and improve the practice over time. Together, they ensure the description communicates both that the practice is being carried out in a repeatable, organized way and that there is the necessary governance to guide and monitor it. Without II, the description could imply an ad hoc or temporary effort; without GOV, there would be no indication of ongoing oversight. Hence, the required combination is II and GOV.