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Configuration Management

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your knowledge of Configuration Management. Configuration Management is a process that involves identifying, controlling, and tracking changes to software and hardware throughout its lifecycle. It ensures that all stakeholders have access to the most up-to-date and accurate information about the system.
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What is the primary goal of Configuration Management?

  1. To ensure that all stakeholders have access to the most up-to-date and accurate information about the system.

  2. To manage and control changes to software and hardware throughout its lifecycle.

  3. To identify and track changes to software and hardware throughout its lifecycle.

  4. To ensure that all stakeholders have access to the most up-to-date and accurate information about the system.

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Correct Option: A,D
Explanation:

Configuration Management aims to provide a centralized and controlled repository of information about the system, ensuring that all stakeholders have access to the most up-to-date and accurate information.

Which of the following is a key component of Configuration Management?

  1. Version Control

  2. Change Management

  3. Defect Tracking

  4. Risk Management

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Version Control is a key component of Configuration Management as it allows for the tracking and management of changes to software and hardware over time.

What is the purpose of a Configuration Item (CI) in Configuration Management?

  1. To identify and track changes to software and hardware throughout its lifecycle.

  2. To ensure that all stakeholders have access to the most up-to-date and accurate information about the system.

  3. To manage and control changes to software and hardware throughout its lifecycle.

  4. To provide a centralized and controlled repository of information about the system.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A Configuration Item (CI) is a component or element of a system that is subject to Configuration Management. It allows for the identification and tracking of changes to software and hardware throughout its lifecycle.

Which of the following is a common Configuration Management tool?

  1. Git

  2. Jira

  3. Splunk

  4. ServiceNow

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Git is a popular Configuration Management tool used for version control and source code management.

What is the primary focus of Change Management in Configuration Management?

  1. To identify and track changes to software and hardware throughout its lifecycle.

  2. To ensure that all stakeholders have access to the most up-to-date and accurate information about the system.

  3. To manage and control changes to software and hardware throughout its lifecycle.

  4. To provide a centralized and controlled repository of information about the system.

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Change Management in Configuration Management focuses on managing and controlling changes to software and hardware throughout its lifecycle, ensuring that changes are properly authorized, implemented, and documented.

Which of the following is a common Configuration Management best practice?

  1. Regularly backing up configuration data.

  2. Using a centralized configuration management tool.

  3. Documenting all changes to the system.

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Regularly backing up configuration data, using a centralized configuration management tool, and documenting all changes to the system are all common Configuration Management best practices.

What is the purpose of a Configuration Management Plan?

  1. To define the roles and responsibilities of stakeholders involved in Configuration Management.

  2. To outline the processes and procedures for managing and controlling changes to the system.

  3. To identify and track changes to software and hardware throughout its lifecycle.

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A Configuration Management Plan defines the roles and responsibilities of stakeholders, outlines the processes and procedures for managing and controlling changes, and identifies and tracks changes to software and hardware throughout its lifecycle.

Which of the following is a common Configuration Management challenge?

  1. Managing and controlling changes to the system.

  2. Ensuring that all stakeholders have access to the most up-to-date and accurate information about the system.

  3. Identifying and tracking changes to software and hardware throughout its lifecycle.

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Managing and controlling changes to the system, ensuring that all stakeholders have access to the most up-to-date and accurate information, and identifying and tracking changes to software and hardware throughout its lifecycle are all common Configuration Management challenges.

What is the role of a Configuration Manager in Configuration Management?

  1. To oversee and manage the Configuration Management process.

  2. To ensure that all stakeholders have access to the most up-to-date and accurate information about the system.

  3. To identify and track changes to software and hardware throughout its lifecycle.

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Configuration Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the Configuration Management process, ensuring that it is implemented and followed effectively.

Which of the following is a benefit of Configuration Management?

  1. Improved system reliability and availability.

  2. Reduced risk of system failures.

  3. Enhanced system security.

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Configuration Management can lead to improved system reliability and availability, reduced risk of system failures, and enhanced system security.

What is the purpose of a Configuration Audit in Configuration Management?

  1. To verify that the system is in compliance with its configuration requirements.

  2. To identify and track changes to software and hardware throughout its lifecycle.

  3. To ensure that all stakeholders have access to the most up-to-date and accurate information about the system.

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A Configuration Audit is conducted to verify that the system is in compliance with its configuration requirements and that all changes have been properly authorized and implemented.

Which of the following is a common Configuration Management tool for managing and controlling changes to the system?

  1. Jira

  2. Splunk

  3. ServiceNow

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jira is a popular Configuration Management tool used for managing and controlling changes to the system.

What is the purpose of a Configuration Baseline in Configuration Management?

  1. To define the authorized configuration of a system at a specific point in time.

  2. To identify and track changes to software and hardware throughout its lifecycle.

  3. To ensure that all stakeholders have access to the most up-to-date and accurate information about the system.

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A Configuration Baseline defines the authorized configuration of a system at a specific point in time, providing a reference point for future changes.

Which of the following is a common Configuration Management challenge related to version control?

  1. Managing and resolving version conflicts.

  2. Tracking changes to multiple versions of the same software or hardware.

  3. Ensuring that all stakeholders have access to the most up-to-date and accurate version of the system.

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Managing and resolving version conflicts, tracking changes to multiple versions of the same software or hardware, and ensuring that all stakeholders have access to the most up-to-date and accurate version of the system are all common Configuration Management challenges related to version control.

What is the purpose of a Configuration Management Database (CMDB) in Configuration Management?

  1. To provide a centralized repository of information about the system.

  2. To identify and track changes to software and hardware throughout its lifecycle.

  3. To ensure that all stakeholders have access to the most up-to-date and accurate information about the system.

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A Configuration Management Database (CMDB) provides a centralized repository of information about the system, including its components, relationships, and configurations.

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