CISA Practice Question: Information Systems Operations and Business Resilience
An IT auditor is reviewing the release management process. Which of the following is the MOST important control to ensure that new releases do not negatively impact production systems?
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
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Testing in a pre-production environment
Testing in a pre-production environment is essential to identify issues before deployment.
Answer analysis
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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Testing in a pre-production environment
Why this is correct
Testing reduces the risk of negative impacts.
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Rollback plan
Why it's wrong here
Rollback is a contingency, not a preventive control.
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Communication to users
Why it's wrong here
Communication is important but not the primary control.
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Approval from the change advisory board
Why it's wrong here
Approval is important, but testing is more directly preventive.
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