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A junior technician performed a configuration change on a critical server without following the change management process. As a result, the server went offline for two hours. Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of a change management policy?

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A junior technician performed a configuration change on a critical server without following the change management process. As a result, the server went offline for two hours. Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of a change management policy?

Answer choices

Why each option matters

Good practice is not just finding the correct option. The wrong answers often show the exact trap the exam wants you to fall into.

A

Distractor review

To allow technicians to make changes quickly to resolve critical issues

While speed can be important, change management prioritizes controlled processes over speed to prevent incidents like the one described.

B

Best answer

To ensure changes are reviewed, approved, and documented to minimize risks

This accurately describes the purpose: a structured process to evaluate potential impacts and gain approvals before implementation.

C

Distractor review

To track every single configuration change for auditing purposes only

Auditing is a component, but the primary purpose is risk reduction and operational stability, not just record-keeping.

D

Distractor review

To restrict who can perform any changes on production servers

While change management may define roles, its main goal is to manage the process, not merely restrict access.

Common exam trap

Common exam trap: authentication is not authorization

Logging in proves the user can authenticate. It does not automatically mean the user is allowed to enter privileged or configuration mode. Watch for AAA authorization, privilege level and command authorization details.

Technical deep dive

How to think about this question

This kind of question is testing the difference between identity and permission. A user may successfully log in to a router because authentication is working, but still fail to enter configuration mode because authorization is missing, misconfigured or mapped to a lower privilege level.

KKey Concepts to Remember

  • Authentication checks who the user is.
  • Authorization controls what the user is allowed to do after login.
  • Privilege levels affect access to EXEC and configuration commands.
  • AAA, TACACS+ and RADIUS can separate login success from command access.

TExam Day Tips

  • Do not assume successful login means full administrative access.
  • Look for words such as cannot enter configuration mode, privilege level, authorization or command access.
  • Separate login problems from permission problems before choosing the answer.

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Question 1

A user reports intermittent network connectivity on a desktop computer. The technician observes that the Ethernet link light on the NIC turns off for a few seconds and then turns back on. The cable passes a wiremap test, the switch port is verified good with another device, and the NIC driver is updated. The issue occurs more frequently when the computer's case fan runs at high speed. Which of the following is the MOST likely cause?

Question 2

A workstation is unable to connect to the internet. The technician runs the 'ipconfig' command and sees the IPv4 address is 169.254.15.200 with a subnet mask of 255.255.0.0. The workstation can ping other devices on the local subnet but cannot ping the default gateway or any external addresses. Which TWO actions should the technician take to resolve this issue? (Select two.)

Question 3

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Question 4

A company develops a web application that relies on a custom library available only for a specific Linux distribution. They want to deploy the application in the cloud with minimal administrative overhead, but they need full control over the software stack, including the ability to install the custom library and configure the web server. Which cloud service model BEST meets these requirements?

Question 5

A company has a legacy virtual machine running on a deprecated hypervisor (Hyper-V). They want to migrate this VM to a new hypervisor (VMware vSphere) hosted in a private cloud while preserving the VM's configuration, installed applications, and data. The migration must be performed with minimal downtime. Which of the following methods is MOST appropriate?

Question 6

A company hosts a critical database on a virtual machine in a public cloud. The database requires persistent storage that must be retained even if the VM is terminated. The storage must also be accessible from multiple VMs simultaneously for a future high-availability configuration. Which type of cloud storage BEST meets these requirements?

FAQ

Questions learners often ask

What does this 220-1101 question test?

Authentication checks who the user is.

What is the correct answer to this question?

The correct answer is: To ensure changes are reviewed, approved, and documented to minimize risks — Change management policies are designed to ensure that all changes to IT systems are reviewed, approved, and documented to minimize risks and avoid unplanned outages. This includes assessing impact, obtaining authorization, and following a standard process.

What should I do if I get this 220-1101 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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