CISSP-ISSMP · Question #93
Fill in the blank with the appropriate phrase. ____________ is the ability to record and report on the configuration baselines associated with each configuration item at any moment of time. Answer: Co
The correct answer is B. Contingency plan. Configuration status accounting (CSA) is one of the four primary functions of Configuration Management (CM). It is the process of recording and reporting the status of configuration items (CIs) and all approved configuration baselines at any given point in time. CSA maintains an
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- ADisaster recovery plan
- BContingency plan
- CContinuity of Operations Plan
- DBusiness continuity plan
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(58 responses)- A2% (1)
- B88% (51)
- C7% (4)
- D3% (2)
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Configuration status accounting (CSA) is one of the four primary functions of Configuration Management (CM). It is the process of recording and reporting the status of configuration items (CIs) and all approved configuration baselines at any given point in time. CSA maintains an auditable trail of changes, showing what the current configuration is, what has changed from baselines, and when changes occurred. This enables organizations to track the lifecycle of every configuration item and supports audits and accountability. Note: The multiple-choice options listed appear to belong to a different question and do not apply here.
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