Configuration Management CAS-005 Practice Questions (Page 6)

Questions 26–30

1. 26foundation · easy

   Which stage of an asset's life cycle involves determining the business need, evaluating options, and obtaining approval and funding before the asset is procured?

   • AMaintenance
   • BAcquisition
   • CDisposal
   • DOperation
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2. 27application · medium

   A healthcare organization is implementing a new asset management system. The organization must comply with regulations that require protecting patient data. The IT manager needs to ensure that all devices that store or process patient data are identified and tracked. Which action is MOST important to achieve this?

   • AUse a separate spreadsheet to list all devices that contain patient data, but do not integrate it with the CMDB.
   • BClassify all devices that handle patient data as 'high impact' and track them in the CMDB with appropriate security controls.
   • CTrack all devices by their serial number and purchase date, regardless of their data handling.
   • DApply the same security controls to all devices, regardless of their data handling.
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4. 28foundation · easy

   In a CMDB, what is a configuration item (CI)?

   • AAny component that needs to be managed to deliver an IT service
   • BA specific type of database used only for storing passwords
   • CA software license that is no longer in use
   • DA security policy that defines acceptable use of IT resources
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5. 29application · medium

   A government agency is decommissioning a data center and must dispose of thousands of hard drives that contain classified information. The agency's disposal policy requires that data be rendered unrecoverable and that the disposal process be auditable. Which disposal method BEST satisfies both requirements?

   • ADegauss the drives and then shred them, documenting the serial numbers and disposal date.
   • BOverwrite the drives with a single pass of random data and then recycle them.
   • CFormat the drives and then sell them to a certified electronics recycler.
   • DPhysically destroy the drives with a hammer and dispose of them in the regular trash.
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6. 30foundation · easy

   What is the primary purpose of change management in the context of configuration management?

   • ATo ensure changes to configuration items are controlled, documented, and approved
   • BTo document changes only after they have been implemented
   • CTo prevent any changes from ever being made
   • DTo automatically apply all changes without review
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