Which statement about BPMN is true?

• A. BPMN eliminates the need for developers
• B. BPMN is only used for documentation
• C. BPMN bridges the gap between the design and implementation phases of a business process
• D. BPMN cannot model external systems

Answer: (C)

BPMN serves as a bridge between how a process is designed and how it is implemented, using a standardized notation that both business and technical stakeholders can read. A BPMN diagram captures the sequence of activities, decision points, events, and interactions, and can be mapped to executable workflows in BPM systems. It’s not limited to documentation; many tools can generate or be driven by BPMN models, enabling automation and integration with external systems. Pools and lanes show who or what is involved, while tasks, gateways, and events define the flow and control, and message flows model communications with external systems. Therefore, the statement that BPMN connects design and implementation phases is true.