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A technician is working on a virtual server migration project. The technician has already completed the SOW; however, the servers will not work without a critical network configuration that was…
The correct answer is E. Document the changes and perform the work. When a configuration is critical and was inadvertently omitted from the original SOW-meaning the project cannot succeed without it-the practical best practice is to document the out-of-scope changes (creating an audit trail and accountability) and then perform the necessary…
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A technician is working on a virtual server migration project. The technician has already completed the SOW; however, the servers will not work without a critical network configuration that was missed in the original SOW. The technician needs to make the adjustments quickly. Which of the following best practice processes should the technician perform NEXT?
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- AObtain end-user acceptance for the proposed changes and submit a change plan for additional
- BSubmit the changes to the change board for approval.
- CNotify the change team of the changes needed and perform the changes.
- DEscalate to stakeholders and obtain override approval for out-of-scope changes.
- EDocument the changes and perform the work.
How the community answered
(32 responses)- A3% (1)
- B3% (1)
- C9% (3)
- D19% (6)
- E66% (21)
Explanation
When a configuration is critical and was inadvertently omitted from the original SOW-meaning the project cannot succeed without it-the practical best practice is to document the out-of-scope changes (creating an audit trail and accountability) and then perform the necessary work to complete the project. Submitting to a change board or escalating to stakeholders introduces delays that may be unacceptable when production servers are non-functional. Documentation ensures the deviation is recorded and can be reviewed, satisfying change management requirements without blocking critical work.
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