CISM Information Security Governance Practice Question
Which capability maturity model (CMM) level indicates that security processes are measured and controlled?
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Level 4: Managed
Level 4 (Managed) involves quantitative measurement and control of processes.
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Level 3: Defined
Why it's wrong here
Level 3 standardizes processes but does not measure quantitatively.
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Level 5: Optimizing
Why it's wrong here
Level 5 focuses on continuous improvement.
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Level 4: Managed
Why this is correct
Correct: Quantitative measurement and control.
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Level 2: Repeatable
Why it's wrong here
Level 2 has basic process discipline but no measurement.
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