Implementation Configuration and Release Management CISA Practice Questions (Page 6)

Questions 26–30

1. 26foundation · easy

   Which configuration management activity ensures that changes to configuration items are formally reviewed, approved, and implemented in a controlled manner?

   • AConfiguration audit
   • BConfiguration identification
   • CStatus accounting
   • DConfiguration control
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2. 27expert · hard

   A company is deploying a new customer relationship management (CRM) system. The deployment team has a rollback plan, but the plan requires restoring a database from a backup that is taken only once a day. The go-live is scheduled for 2:00 PM. If the deployment fails, the rollback would restore the database to the backup from the previous night, losing all data entered during the day. What is the MOST appropriate action?

   • ATake a fresh backup immediately before the deployment to minimize data loss.
   • BProceed with the deployment but accept the data loss as a risk.
   • CProceed with the deployment because the rollback plan is documented.
   • DCancel the deployment and postpone it until a better rollback plan is developed.
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4. 28application · medium

   An organization is implementing a new network infrastructure. The configuration management team has identified all configuration items and is now in the process of establishing baselines. What is the PRIMARY purpose of establishing a baseline?

   • ATo determine the cost of each configuration item.
   • BTo provide a reference point for future changes and audits.
   • CTo assign ownership of each configuration item.
   • DTo ensure that all configuration items are documented in the CMDB.
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5. 29application · medium

   A government agency is implementing a new case management system. The implementation plan includes a risk assessment that identifies a high risk of data loss during data migration. The agency has a requirement that all data must be preserved. What is the MOST appropriate control to mitigate this risk?

   • APerform a full backup of the existing system before the migration.
   • BProceed with the migration and hope that no data is lost.
   • CUse a phased deployment to reduce the risk of data loss.
   • DConduct a post-implementation review to identify any data loss.
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6. 30foundation · easy

   What is the primary purpose of release management in the context of software deployment?

   • ATo track and manage changes to source code
   • BTo define the configuration items and their relationships
   • CTo plan, schedule, and control the movement of software changes into production
   • DTo evaluate the success of a project after completion
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