Which of the following actions should be performed when implementing a change to a database schema in a production system?

The correct answer is D. Change in development, perform user acceptance testing, develop a back-out strategy, and. The best practice for implementing a change to a database schema in a production system is to follow a change management process that includes the following steps: Change in development, perform user acceptance testing, develop a back-out strategy, and implement change. This ensu

Submitted by mateo_ar· Mar 5, 2026Security Operations

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ATest in development, determine dates, notify users, and implement in production
BApply change to production, run in parallel, finalize change in production, and develop a back-out
CPerform user acceptance testing in production, have users sign off, and finalize change
DChange in development, perform user acceptance testing, develop a back-out strategy, and

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A
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B
8% (3)
C
3% (1)
D
83% (30)

Explanation

The best practice for implementing a change to a database schema in a production system is to follow a change management process that includes the following steps: Change in development, perform user acceptance testing, develop a back-out strategy, and implement change. This ensures that the change is properly tested, approved, documented, and communicated, and that there is a contingency plan in case of failure or unexpected results.

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