- A
Wait for the next CAB meeting to report the change.
Why wrong: Waiting could delay necessary documentation and approval; the technician should notify the CAB immediately.
- B
Document the change and submit an emergency change request for retroactive approval.
This follows the correct procedure for emergency changes: document and seek retroactive approval from the CAB.
- C
Revert the patch and wait for CAB approval.
Why wrong: Reverting a critical security patch during an active exploit would leave the system vulnerable, which is not advisable.
- D
Delete the change log entry to avoid accountability.
Why wrong: Deleting entries is unethical and violates documentation policies; it could lead to disciplinary action.
Question 533 of 750
Emergency Change Retroactive Approval
This 220-1202 practice question tests your understanding of documentation and change management. Match the stated requirement to the specific cloud service, access model, or configuration option — many options are valid in isolation but not for this scenario. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
A company’s change management policy requires all changes to be approved by the Change Advisory Board (CAB) before implementation. A technician applies an emergency security patch to a critical server without CAB approval because the vulnerability is being actively exploited. What should the technician do after applying the patch?
Quick Answer
The correct answer is to document the change and submit an emergency change request for retroactive approval. This is required because even in urgent situations where a vulnerability is being actively exploited, change management policies mandate that all changes—including emergency patches—must be formally recorded and submitted to the Change Advisory Board (CAB) for post-implementation approval. On the CompTIA A+ Core 2 220-1202 exam, this scenario tests your understanding of the emergency change process and the critical distinction between bypassing pre-approval and skipping documentation entirely. A common trap is assuming that an emergency justifies ignoring policy altogether, but the exam emphasizes that retroactive approval preserves audit trails and compliance. Remember the memory tip: “Patch now, paper later—but always paper.”
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
✓
Document the change and submit an emergency change request for retroactive approval.
Even in emergency changes, documentation and retroactive approval are required. The technician must document the change and notify the CAB as soon as possible to obtain retroactive approval, ensuring compliance with change management policies.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✗
Wait for the next CAB meeting to report the change.
Why it's wrong here
Waiting could delay necessary documentation and approval; the technician should notify the CAB immediately.
- ✓
Document the change and submit an emergency change request for retroactive approval.
Why this is correct
This follows the correct procedure for emergency changes: document and seek retroactive approval from the CAB.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Revert the patch and wait for CAB approval.
Why it's wrong here
Reverting a critical security patch during an active exploit would leave the system vulnerable, which is not advisable.
- ✗
Delete the change log entry to avoid accountability.
Why it's wrong here
Deleting entries is unethical and violates documentation policies; it could lead to disciplinary action.
Common exam traps
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.
Detailed technical explanation
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.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A practitioner preparing for the 220-1202 exam encounters this exact type of scenario on the job. The correct answer here is not the most general option — it is the best answer for the specific constraint described. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Real exam questions reward reading the full scenario before eliminating options, because the constraint defines which answer fits.
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What does this 220-1202 question test?
Documentation and Change Management — This question tests Documentation and Change Management — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Document the change and submit an emergency change request for retroactive approval. — Even in emergency changes, documentation and retroactive approval are required. The technician must document the change and notify the CAB as soon as possible to obtain retroactive approval, ensuring compliance with change management policies.
What should I do if I get this 220-1202 question wrong?
Identify which 220-1202 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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