Implementation Configuration and Release Management CISA Practice Questions (Page 1)

Questions 1–5

1. 1foundation · easy

   What is the primary purpose of a rollback plan in release management?

   • ATo document the configuration items
   • BTo restore the system to its previous stable state if the release fails
   • CTo eliminate the need for testing
   • DTo speed up the deployment process
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2. 2application · medium

   A bank is implementing a new core banking system. The project manager has scheduled the go-live for a weekend, but the change advisory board (CAB) has not yet approved the implementation plan. The system is critical and a failure would cause significant financial loss. What should the project manager do FIRST?

   • AAsk the CAB to approve the plan retroactively after the go-live to avoid delaying the project.
   • BProceed with the go-live as scheduled because the weekend window minimizes business disruption.
   • CGo live but only with a rollback plan in place, as that mitigates the risk of failure.
   • DDelay the go-live until the implementation plan is approved by the CAB and all risks are assessed.
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4. 3expert · hard

   A retail company is implementing a new point-of-sale (POS) system across all its stores. The company has a very short window for implementation because the stores cannot be closed for more than one day. The company has a limited IT team and cannot run two systems in parallel. Which deployment strategy is MOST appropriate?

   • ABig bang deployment across all stores on a single day.
   • BParallel deployment, running old and new systems together for a period.
   • CPhased deployment, starting with a few stores and then rolling out to the rest.
   • DPilot deployment in one store first, then a big bang for the rest.
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5. 4foundation · easy

   During the planning phase of an information system implementation, which activity is primarily focused on identifying potential events that could adversely affect the project's timeline or outcomes?

   • AScheduling
   • BPost-implementation review
   • CResource allocation
   • DRisk assessment
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6. 5foundation · easy

   Which activity is a key responsibility of release management?

   • ADefining the release schedule and ensuring it aligns with business needs
   • BPerforming configuration audits on all servers
   • CWriting the application source code
   • DConducting the post-implementation review
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