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CISA Practice Question: Information Systems Acquisition, Development, and Implementation
An IS auditor is reviewing a change management process. Which TWO elements should be documented in a normal change request to ensure adequate governance? (Select TWO)
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Test plan
A change request should include a test plan to verify the change works as intended and a rollback plan to revert if the change fails. These are critical for risk management and governance.
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Test plan
Why this is correct
A test plan ensures the change is validated before production deployment.
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Vendor contact information
Why it's wrong here
Vendor contact info may be useful but is not a governance requirement for change approval.
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Change requester's name
Why it's wrong here
While basic information is needed, it is not a governance element related to risk management.
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Rollback plan
Why this is correct
A rollback plan is essential to mitigate the risk of change failure.
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Project budget remaining
Why it's wrong here
Budget information is not typically part of a change request; it is managed separately.
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