Which of the following is a variant with regard to Configuration Management?

The correct answer is C. A CI that has the same essential functionality as another CI but a bit different in some small manner.. In Configuration Management, a 'variant' is defined as a Configuration Item (CI) that shares the same core functionality as another CI but differs in minor ways - for example, a software build compiled for a different operating system, or hardware with a slightly different compon

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AA CI that has the same name as another CI but shares no relationship.
BA CI that particularly refers to a hardware specification.
CA CI that has the same essential functionality as another CI but a bit different in some small manner.
DA CI that particularly refers to a software version.

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A
2% (1)
B
5% (2)
C
91% (40)
D
2% (1)

Explanation

In Configuration Management, a 'variant' is defined as a Configuration Item (CI) that shares the same core functionality as another CI but differs in minor ways - for example, a software build compiled for a different operating system, or hardware with a slightly different component spec. This is distinct from a 'version,' which represents an evolution of the same CI over time. Option A describes an unrelated CI, Option B defines a hardware specification, and Option D describes a software version. Understanding variants vs. versions is a key concept in ITIL and configuration management frameworks.

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