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CISA Practice Question: Which THREE of the following are essential…
Which THREE of the following are essential components of a change management process?
⚠ Common exam trap
Candidates often confuse 'urgent change' with 'no testing,' but even emergency changes require a documented risk assessment and a rollback plan, not a complete bypass of testing and review.
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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Impact analysis
Impact analysis (B) is essential because it evaluates the potential effects of a proposed change on system functionality, security, and performance before implementation. This ensures that risks are identified and mitigated, preventing unintended disruptions to production environments. Without impact analysis, changes could introduce vulnerabilities or cause system outages, violating IT governance principles.
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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Immediate implementation without review
Why it's wrong here
Skipping review increases risk of unintended consequences.
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Impact analysis
Why this is correct
Impact analysis identifies potential effects on systems and processes.
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Rollback plan
Why this is correct
A rollback plan provides a safety net to revert changes if necessary.
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Bypassing testing for urgent changes
Why it's wrong here
Even urgent changes should undergo some level of testing or risk assessment.
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Change request approval
Why this is correct
Approval ensures that changes are authorized by appropriate stakeholders.
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