ISC Practice Question: Secure Operations Change Management And Disposal
Which TWO criteria are used to determine if a change request must be reviewed by the Change Advisory Board (CAB)?
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
✓
Potential impact on system availability
Changes that have a significant risk or potential for wide-reaching impact must undergo CAB review to ensure proper oversight.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
Potential impact on system availability
Why this is correct
High-impact changes require board review.
- ✗
The time of day the change is performed
Why it's wrong here
Timing is a detail, not a core risk criterion for CAB.
- ✗
The color of the hardware
Why it's wrong here
Irrelevant to security.
- ✓
Risk level associated with the change
Why this is correct
High-risk changes are the primary focus of CAB.
- ✗
The name of the lead technician
Why it's wrong here
Irrelevant to change risk.
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Written and reviewed by Johnson Ajibi, MSc IT Security
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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