| Category | Maximum Score | Ada | C++ |
| Capability | 16.7 | 15.3 | 11.3 |
| Efficiency | 16.4 | 10.7 | 10.9 |
| Availability/ Reliability | 22.6 | 19.1 | 12.6 |
| Maintainability/ Extensibility | 17.4 | 13.6 | 11.4 |
| Lifecycle Cost | 11.3 | 8.4 | 8 |
| Risk | 15.6 | 11.7 | 9.8 |
| TOTAL | 100 | 78.8 | 63.9 |
Source: Nelson Weiderman, SEI follow-on study, 1991
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From the Script: SLIDE 7 - SEI Weighted Scores for 6 Criteria Categories (MIS/C3)
The Software Engineering Institute performed a follow-on study in 1991 using the same methodology to compare Ada and C++ for application in information systems and Command, Control, and Communications. Although C++ improved over C, Ada continued to score higher.
A proven winner, Ada is clearly the right choice for these systems.
[Weiderman, p.36]