ISC Practice Question: Secure Operations Change Management And Disposal
When managing decommissioning of a cloud-native application, which document must be updated to reflect the removal of security controls?
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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System Security Plan (SSP)
The System Security Plan (SSP) is the authoritative document describing a system's security controls; removing a system requires updating this document to reflect the change in boundary.
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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User access manual
Why it's wrong here
This is for user training, not security boundary documentation.
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Help desk FAQ
Why it's wrong here
This is for end-user support.
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System Security Plan (SSP)
Why this is correct
The SSP must be updated to indicate that the system and its associated controls are retired.
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Network topology diagram
Why it's wrong here
This is a snapshot, while the SSP is the governance record.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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