CSM CSM Software Configuration & Change Management 2

Question 1

Which configuration management activity involves recording the current state and history of all configuration items?

Accepted Answer

Configuration status accounting

Answer

Configuration status accounting records and reports the current state, change history, and status of all configuration items throughout the software lifecycle.

Question 2

What is a 'rollback plan' and why is it essential in change management?

Accepted Answer

A documented procedure to revert a change if it causes issues

Answer

A rollback plan documents the steps needed to reverse a change and restore the previous state, minimizing downtime if the change causes unforeseen problems.

Question 3

In software configuration management, what is 'baselining a build'?

Accepted Answer

Formally recording and locking a specific build as an official reference version

Answer

Baselining a build means formally identifying and locking a specific software build so it can be reproduced, referenced, and tracked as an approved deliverable.

Question 4

A software manager discovers that developers are making undocumented changes directly in production. Which control should be implemented first?

Accepted Answer

A formal change request and approval process

Answer

Implementing a formal change request and approval process ensures all changes are documented, reviewed, and authorized before being applied to production.

Question 5

What does 'configuration auditing' verify in a software project?

Accepted Answer

That configuration items conform to their specifications and that changes have been properly implemented

Answer

Configuration auditing (functional and physical) verifies that software builds match their documented specifications and that all change management procedures were followed.

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CSM CSM Software Configuration & Change Management 2