CISA Practice Question: Information Systems Operations and Business Resilience
An IS auditor is evaluating the release management process for a software application. Which TWO are essential components of a successful release plan?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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A testing strategy that includes unit, integration, and user acceptance testing.
A release plan should include a rollback plan (to revert if issues arise) and a testing strategy (to validate the release). Deployment automation is beneficial but not always essential; communication plan is important but secondary to technical components; post-implementation review is after the release.
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Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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A testing strategy that includes unit, integration, and user acceptance testing.
Why this is correct
Essential to validate the release before production deployment.
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Automated deployment scripts to minimize manual errors.
Why it's wrong here
Beneficial but not an essential component of a release plan.
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A post-implementation review scheduled for 30 days after release.
Why it's wrong here
This occurs after the release, not part of the plan itself.
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A detailed rollback plan in case of deployment failure.
Why this is correct
Critical to ensure the ability to revert to a known good state.
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A communication plan to notify all stakeholders of the release schedule.
Why it's wrong here
Important but not considered a core technical component of a release plan.
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