Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) — Question 263

The PRIMARY purpose of a maturity model is to compare the:

Answer options

• A. current state of key processes to their desired state.
• B. organization to peers.
• C. organization to industry best practices.
• D. actual KPIs with target KPIs.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The primary aim of a maturity model is to assess how the current state of key processes aligns with their desired state, making option A the correct choice. Options B and C focus on comparisons with peers and best practices, which are secondary to the core function of a maturity model. Option D pertains to performance metrics rather than the broader concept of process maturity.