011_Technical Change Management-CompTIA Security+ SY0-701-1.3

What is a common challenge when dealing with legacy systems in change control?

• They often lack developer support

• They are always up to date

• They are easy to integrate with new systems

• They require no documentation

Why is it important to have a predefined scope in change control?

• To ensure that only approved changes are made

• To allow for unlimited changes

• To increase project costs

• To reduce project timelines

What is a key takeaway regarding the execution of change requests by technicians?

• Technicians execute change requests according to predefined scopes.

• Technicians can modify change requests at any time.

• Technicians are not required to follow any guidelines for change requests.

• Technicians must always seek approval before executing any change requests.

What is a potential solution for managing changes that require downtime in a 24/7 organization?

• Implementing a primary-secondary system

• Scheduling maintenance during off-peak hours

• Using a cloud-based service

• Increasing staff availability during changes

Explain the difference between an allow list and a deny list in terms of application control.

• An allow list allows all applications except those explicitly blocked, while a deny list blocks all applications except those explicitly allowed.

• An allow list blocks all applications except those explicitly allowed, while a deny list allows all applications except those explicitly blocked.

• An allow list and a deny list are the same; both allow all applications by default.

• An allow list is used for network access, while a deny list is used for application control.

Why is documentation important in change control?

• It helps in tracking and reverting changes.

• It increases the workload of the team.

• It makes the process more complicated.

• It eliminates the need for communication.

What might be a reason for requiring special handling of legacy applications during change control?

• They may have old OS dependencies

• They are always more secure

• They require less testing

• They are easier to update

What is the role of version control in change management?

• It helps in tracking and reverting changes

• It increases the speed of project delivery

• It eliminates the need for documentation

• It ensures all team members work on the same version

Which of the following best describes an "allow list"?

• A list of applications that are blocked

• A list of applications that are allowed to run

• A list of users who can access the system

• A list of network protocols that are permitted

How can downtime be managed in a 24/7 organization during change control?

• By implementing a primary-secondary system for seamless transitions

• By scheduling all changes during off-peak hours

• By notifying customers in advance of all changes

• By limiting the number of changes made at once