ISC Security Architecture Modeling Practice Question
Which THREE items should be included in a thorough Architecture Decision Record (ADR)? (Select THREE)
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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Decision Status
ADRs need to document the decision, the context, and the consequences of the decision.
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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Decision Status
Why this is correct
Tracks if the decision is proposed or accepted.
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Consequences
Why this is correct
Documents the impact of the decision.
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Personal performance review
Why it's wrong here
Irrelevant to architectural records.
- ✓
Context/Problem Description
Why this is correct
Explains why the decision was necessary.
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Budget approval code
Why it's wrong here
Financial metadata is typically separate.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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