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CISA Practice Question: Information Systems Acquisition, Development, and Implementation
An organization is deploying a major system upgrade. The change request has been approved by CAB, but the deployment plan does not include a rollback procedure. As an IS auditor, what should you recommend?
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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Delay the deployment until a rollback plan is created and tested
Without a rollback plan, if the deployment fails, the system may be unavailable for an extended period, impacting business operations.
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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Perform the deployment during off-peak hours to minimize impact
Why it's wrong here
Timing does not address the absence of rollback.
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Document the decision to skip rollback in the change record
Why it's wrong here
Documentation without action does not mitigate risk.
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Proceed with deployment as CAB approval is sufficient
Why it's wrong here
CAB approval does not compensate for missing rollback.
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Delay the deployment until a rollback plan is created and tested
Why this is correct
A rollback plan is essential for high-risk changes; deployment should be deferred.
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