If a program frequently demonstrates a standard but lacks consistency, which level applies?

The level that applies when a program frequently demonstrates a standard but lacks consistency is Level 2. At this level, programs show some evidence of meeting quality standards, but the implementation may be sporadic or not uniformly applied. This indicates an effort to achieve quality, but the inconsistencies mean that the program has not fully established or maintained practices that adhere to the desired standards on a regular basis.

In contrast, Level 1 typically denotes a lack of evidence in meeting the standard, and Levels 3 and 4 suggest higher rates of consistency and sustainability in adhering to quality standards. Hence, a program demonstrating standards frequently but inconsistently aligns with Level 2 as it indicates partial achievement without complete reliability in implementation.