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CISSP · Question #859

What should happen when an emergency change to a system must be performed?

The correct answer is C. The change must be performed immediately and then submitted to the change board.. In cases of emergency changes, the priority is to address the issue at hand immediately to prevent any potential impacts on the system or organization. After implementing the change, it should then be documented and submitted to the change control board for review and approval po

Submitted by salim_om· Mar 5, 2026Security Operations

Question

What should happen when an emergency change to a system must be performed?

Options

  • AThe change must be given priority at the next meeting of the change control board.
  • BTesting and approvals must be performed quickly.
  • CThe change must be performed immediately and then submitted to the change board.
  • DThe change is performed and a notation is made in the system log.

How the community answered

(15 responses)
  • A
    7% (1)
  • C
    80% (12)
  • D
    13% (2)

Explanation

In cases of emergency changes, the priority is to address the issue at hand immediately to prevent any potential impacts on the system or organization. After implementing the change, it should then be documented and submitted to the change control board for review and approval post-implementation.

Topics

#change management#emergency changes#IT governance#security operations

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