CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1202)Operational ProceduresEasy
A company policy mandates that all critical system changes must be reviewed and approved by a Change Advisory Board (CAB) before implementation. Which of the following is the PRIMARY purpose of this policy?
- ATo provide a platform for technicians to showcase their technical skills.
- BTo ensure that all changes are fully documented for auditing purposes.
- CTo minimize risks and potential negative impacts of proposed changes.
- DTo accelerate the implementation of urgent system updates.
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Correct answer: C. To minimize risks and potential negative impacts of proposed changes.
The primary role of a Change Advisory Board (CAB) is to evaluate proposed changes, assess their potential risks and impacts, and ensure they are properly planned and authorized to minimize disruption to services.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. While technicians may present their plans, the CAB's purpose is not for skill demonstration but for governance and risk management.
- B. Documentation is a result and a necessary part of the change management process, but the primary purpose of the CAB review is risk mitigation, not just documentation.
- D. CABs typically slow down, rather than accelerate, urgent updates due to the review process, although they ensure urgent changes are handled safely.
Change Advisory Board (CAB)
A group of stakeholders responsible for reviewing, evaluating, and approving proposed changes to IT infrastructure to minimize risk and impact.
- Part of Change Management
- Reviews proposed changes
- Focuses on risk and impact assessment
Memory trick: Changes without a plan bring down the LAN.