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CISA Practice Question: Information Systems Acquisition, Development, and Implementation
During a change management audit, the IS auditor notes that an emergency change was implemented to fix a critical security vulnerability. Which of the following should the auditor expect to find in the change documentation?
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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A rollback plan
Emergency changes require a rollback plan to ensure the system can be restored if the change fails. A full test plan may be abbreviated.
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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A post-implementation review scheduled six months later
Why it's wrong here
Post-implementation review is important but not specifically required for emergency change documentation.
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A formal change request approved by the Change Advisory Board (CAB) before implementation
Why it's wrong here
Emergency changes are fast-tracked; CAB approval often occurs after.
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A rollback plan
Why this is correct
A rollback plan is critical for emergency changes to mitigate risk.
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A complete test plan executed before deployment
Why it's wrong here
Emergency changes may not allow full testing.
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