Implementation Configuration and Release Management CISA Practice Questions (Page 4)

Questions 16–20

1. 16expert · hard

   A software company is planning a release of a new version of its application. The release includes a major feature change and a database migration. The release manager is concerned about the risk of failure. The company has a policy that all releases must be reversible within two hours. Which release strategy is MOST appropriate?

   • APhased release to a small group of users first, with a rollback plan for that group.
   • BPilot release to a single department, with a rollback plan for that department.
   • CBig bang release with a documented rollback plan that includes database restoration.
   • DParallel release, running the old and new versions simultaneously.
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2. 17expert · hard

   A multinational corporation is implementing a new human resources system across all regions. The implementation must comply with data residency laws in the European Union, which require that employee data remain within the EU. The project manager is planning the implementation and must decide on a deployment strategy. The company has a limited budget and cannot afford to run two systems in parallel. Which deployment strategy is MOST appropriate?

   • APilot deployment in one non-EU region first to test the system.
   • BParallel deployment in all regions to ensure continuity and compliance.
   • CPhased deployment starting with EU regions first, then rolling out to other regions.
   • DBig bang deployment across all regions simultaneously to minimize cost and time.
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4. 18foundation · easy

   In implementation planning, which activity involves determining the necessary personnel, budget, and equipment to execute the implementation tasks?

   • ARelease planning
   • BStatus accounting
   • CResource allocation
   • DRisk assessment
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5. 19expert · hard

   After a major system implementation, the post-implementation review reveals that the system meets its functional requirements but has significant performance issues. The project manager wants to close the project. What is the MOST appropriate action?

   • ADocument the performance issues as known limitations and close the project.
   • BClose the project because the system meets the functional requirements.
   • CExtend the project to address the performance issues before closing.
   • DConduct a second post-implementation review to confirm the issues.
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6. 20foundation · easy

   Which method is commonly used in version control to manage concurrent changes by multiple developers?

   • ABig bang deployment
   • BConfiguration audit
   • CStatus accounting
   • DBranching and merging
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