ISC Practice Question: Secure Operations Change Management And Disposal
What is the primary function of a Change Advisory Board (CAB) in an ITIL-based environment?
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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To authorize and prioritize changes
The CAB is responsible for assessing, prioritizing, and authorizing changes to prevent unauthorized or risky changes from impacting the environment.
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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To perform technical code reviews
Why it's wrong here
CAB reviews are strategic and risk-based, not necessarily line-by-line code reviews.
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To manage hardware procurement
Why it's wrong here
Procurement is handled by the supply chain or IT management.
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To conduct system testing
Why it's wrong here
Testing is the responsibility of the technical/QA teams.
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To authorize and prioritize changes
Why this is correct
The CAB provides the governance required to authorize changes.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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