CISSP · Question #982
What term is commonly used to describe hardware and software assets that are stored in a configuration management database (CMDB)?
The correct answer is D. Configuration item. A configuration item is a term commonly used to describe hardware and software assets that are stored in a configuration management database (CMDB). A configuration item is an identifiable and manageable component of a system or service that has a defined lifecycle and configurat
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What term is commonly used to describe hardware and software assets that are stored in a configuration management database (CMDB)?
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- AConfiguration element
- BAsset register
- CLedger item
- DConfiguration item
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(24 responses)- A4% (1)
- C4% (1)
- D92% (22)
Explanation
A configuration item is a term commonly used to describe hardware and software assets that are stored in a configuration management database (CMDB). A configuration item is an identifiable and manageable component of a system or service that has a defined lifecycle and configuration. A CMDB is a repository that contains information about the configuration items and their relationships. A configuration element, an asset register, and a ledger item are not terms that are used to describe hardware and software assets in a CMDB.
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