ISC2 CC Security Operations Practice Question
An organization is implementing a patch management policy. Which THREE steps are part of the standard patch lifecycle?
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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Deploying the patch to production systems
The standard patch lifecycle includes vulnerability disclosure, testing in staging, and deployment to production. Emergency patching is a separate process, and verifying backup is not a standard step in patching.
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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Emergency patching without testing
Why it's wrong here
Emergency patching is an exception, not part of the standard lifecycle.
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Verifying backups before deployment
Why it's wrong here
While good practice, it is not a defined step in the patch lifecycle.
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Deploying the patch to production systems
Why this is correct
Deployment is the final step in the standard lifecycle.
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Vulnerability disclosure by the vendor
Why this is correct
The lifecycle begins with disclosure.
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Testing the patch in a staging environment
Why this is correct
Testing ensures stability before production deployment.
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Risk Management and Security Controls
Key term
Vulnerability
A vulnerability is a weakness in a system, network, or software that could be exploited by a threat to cause harm or unauthorized access.
Key term
Policy
A policy is a set of rules or guidelines that defines how an organization manages, secures, and operates its IT systems and services.
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