ISC Practice Question: Secure Operations Change Management And Disposal
You are configuring a CI/CD pipeline in GitLab to ensure security-critical changes are verified. Which mechanism ensures that only authorized engineers can merge changes to the master branch?
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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Protected Branches with Merge Request approvals
GitLab protected branches allow for granular permissions to restrict who can push or merge, which is a standard security control for change management.
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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Global Runner tags
Why it's wrong here
Runner tags control execution environments, not code merge permissions.
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Pipeline schedules for automated auditing
Why it's wrong here
Pipeline schedules manage execution timing, not merge permissions.
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Protected Branches with Merge Request approvals
Why this is correct
This feature enforces mandatory code reviews and restricts who can merge to the protected branch.
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Webhook integration with Jira
Why it's wrong here
Webhooks facilitate communication between tools, not access control.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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