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A set of specifications for a system, or Configuration Item (CI) within a system, that has been formally reviewed and agreed on at a given point in time, and which can be changed only through change…

The correct answer is A. Baseline Configuration. A baseline configuration is a formally reviewed and agreed-upon set of specifications for a system or CI that serves as a fixed reference point, only modifiable via formal change control.

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A set of specifications for a system, or Configuration Item (CI) within a system, that has been formally reviewed and agreed on at a given point in time, and which can be changed only through change control procedures. The baseline configuration is used as a basis for future builds, releases, and/or changes. Response:

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  • ABaseline Configuration
  • BSystem Configuration
  • CConfiguration Management
  • DSoftware Configuration

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  • A
    89% (16)
  • C
    6% (1)
  • D
    6% (1)

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A baseline configuration is a formally reviewed and agreed-upon set of specifications for a system or CI that serves as a fixed reference point, only modifiable via formal change control.

ABaseline ConfigurationCorrect

The definition provided perfectly describes a "Baseline Configuration," which is a formally established and approved set of specifications for a system or component at a specific time. This baseline acts as a foundational reference point for all subsequent changes, ensuring that modifications are controlled and tracked to maintain system integrity.

BSystem Configuration

System configuration is a broader term referring to the current setup of a system, which may or may not be formally baselined or subject to strict change control.

CConfiguration Management

Configuration management is the process of establishing and maintaining consistency of a product's performance, functional, and physical attributes, of which creating baselines is a part, but it's not the baseline itself.

DSoftware Configuration

Software configuration specifically refers to the settings and setup of software, which is a subset of a baseline configuration for a whole system or CI.

Concept tested: Definition of baseline configuration

Source: https://csrc.nist.gov/glossary/term/baseline-configuration

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