At which phase in the business process management lifecycle
does management simulate performance of the process in a
test environment?

(b) The requirement is to identify the phase that involves
simulation of performance of the process in a test environment.
Answer (b) is correct because this describes the modeling
phase. Answer (a) is incorrect because the design phase
involves design of the new process. Answer (c) is incorrect because
the execution phase involves implementing the process.
Answer (d) is incorrect because optimization involves identifying
additional improvements in the process after it is implemented.