CTC Configuration Management 2

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of a Configuration Management Plan (CMP) in a test program?

Accepted Answer

To define how configuration items are identified, controlled, and audited throughout the program

Answer

A CMP defines the processes and procedures for identifying, controlling, and auditing configuration items to ensure integrity across the program.

Question 2

During a configuration audit, what is the difference between a Functional Configuration Audit (FCA) and a Physical Configuration Audit (PCA)?

Accepted Answer

FCA verifies performance requirements are met; PCA verifies the as-built product matches design documentation

Answer

An FCA confirms the item's performance meets its functional requirements, while a PCA verifies the as-built configuration matches design documentation.

Question 3

Which CM activity ensures that only authorized changes are incorporated into a system's baseline?

Accepted Answer

Configuration Change Control

Answer

Configuration Change Control is the CM function that evaluates, approves, and controls modifications to established baselines.

Question 4

A test conductor discovers a component installed in the test article differs from the approved drawing. What CM process should be initiated?

Accepted Answer

Initiate a discrepancy or nonconformance report and route it through the change control process

Answer

Discrepancies from approved configuration must be formally documented via a nonconformance report and resolved through the change control process.

Question 5

What does 'baseline' mean in the context of configuration management?

Accepted Answer

An approved configuration of a product or system at a specific point in time

Answer

A baseline is a formally approved configuration of a product established at a specific point in time, serving as a reference for future changes.

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CTC Configuration Management 2