ASEP Configuration Management 2

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a Configuration Item (CI) identification process?

Accepted Answer

To select and uniquely identify items that need configuration control

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To assign costs to system components

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To create the project schedule

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To define test cases for each component

Question 2

Which activity in configuration management ensures that the installed system matches the approved technical documentation?

Accepted Answer

Configuration verification and audit

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Configuration identification

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Configuration control

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Configuration status accounting

Question 3

What does a Configuration Control Board (CCB) primarily evaluate when reviewing a proposed change?

Accepted Answer

The technical, cost, schedule, and risk impacts of the proposed change

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Only the cost of implementing the change

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Only whether the change improves performance

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The personal preferences of the project manager

Question 4

Which baseline is established after successful completion of the System Design Review (SDR)?

Accepted Answer

Allocated baseline

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Functional baseline

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Product baseline

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Developmental baseline

Question 5

What is the purpose of Configuration Status Accounting (CSA)?

Accepted Answer

To record and report the status of configuration items and their changes throughout the lifecycle

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To approve or reject engineering change proposals

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To conduct physical inspections of hardware

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To define initial system requirements

Question 6

Why is it important to establish configuration baselines at key lifecycle milestones?

Accepted Answer

To provide approved reference points for controlling subsequent changes and measuring progress

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To reduce the number of engineers needed on the project

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To eliminate the need for testing

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To satisfy contractual obligations only