A service provider is conducting a capability assessment of the release management practice.

The ITIL capability model assesses practices based on their maturity and ability to improve. TheITIL® 4 Practitioner: Release Managementdocument outlines the capability levels:"Level 2 (Managed) indicates that the practice is planned and tracked, with performance regularly reported. Level 3 (Defined) requires standardized processes and the ability to improve based on feedback. If recommendations from performance reviews are not implemented, the practice cannot achieve Level 3"(Section 5.2).

The scenario indicates that performance is reported and reviewed (meeting Level 2 requirements), but recommendations are not implemented, meaning there’s no improvement or standardization beyond basic management.

Level 3 requires consistent improvement and standardization, which is not met due to the lack of implementation.

Levels 4 (Quantitatively Managed) and 5 (Optimizing) require even higher maturity, including data-driven improvements and continuous optimization, which are not applicable here.

The maximum capability level is A (Level 2), as the practice is managed but not improving.