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A technician has just completed a scheduled change that involved updating the operating system on ten company workstations. The update was successful on all workstations. According to change management best practices, which of the following should the technician do to properly close the change?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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A
Distractor review
Submit a new change request for a post-implementation review
A post-implementation review is typically part of the change closure, not a separate change request.
B
Best answer
Create a detailed change report and submit it to the CAB
Creating a change report including the outcomes and submitting it to the CAB (or updating the change record) is a key part of closure.
C
Distractor review
Proceed to the next scheduled change without further documentation
Skipping documentation violates change management best practices and can lead to lack of accountability.
D
Distractor review
Archive all change-related emails and delete the change request
Deleting the change request removes the audit trail; the record should be preserved for future reference.
Common exam trap
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
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How to think about this question
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
- Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
- Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.
TExam Day Tips
- Underline the problem statement mentally.
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
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More questions from this exam
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Question 1
A change advisory board (CAB) approved a standard change to update antivirus definitions on all servers. The technician completes the update on a file server and verifies the server is functioning normally. According to change management best practices, what documentation should the technician complete?
Question 2
A company's change management policy requires all server changes to be approved by the Change Advisory Board (CAB). A technician discovers that a critical database server's operating system needs a security patch to comply with a new regulatory requirement that takes effect in one week. The patch has a known risk of causing service downtime. The next scheduled CAB meeting is in two weeks. What should the technician do FIRST?
Question 3
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Question 4
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Question 5
A company requires all Windows 10 workstations to be able to join an Active Directory domain. Which edition of Windows 10 must be installed on these workstations?
Question 6
A company wants to allow employees to securely access internal resources from home via the internet. Which method provides the highest level of security for remote desktop connections?
FAQ
Questions learners often ask
What does this 220-1102 question test?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Create a detailed change report and submit it to the CAB — Proper closure of a change includes documenting the results, updating the change record with details such as the actual start and end times, any issues encountered, and confirmation of success. Post-implementation review (if required) is part of the closure process. The technician should ensure all documentation is complete and the change is marked as closed in the change management system. This ensures audit trail and accountability.
What should I do if I get this 220-1102 question wrong?
Then try more questions from the same exam bank and focus on understanding why the wrong options are tempting.
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