CISA Question 274

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• Chose A1

  Amending an incorrect version of source code typically points to a failure in change management controls, particularly in areas such as: Version control: Ensuring that only the correct, most recent version of the code is modified. Approval and tracking: Properly authorizing, documenting, and managing changes to the codebase. Configuration management: Identifying and maintaining the integrity of the versions throughout the software lifecycle. Why not the others? B. Project management: Focuses on timelines, resources, and deliverables—not detailed code control or versioning. C. Incident management: Deals with identifying and resolving operational disruptions, not source code errors or version control. D. Quality assurance (QA): While QA checks for correctness and quality, it's not primarily responsible for managing source code versions.

• Chose A1

  If the wrong version was amended, it suggests that there was a lack of proper oversight, version control, or testing during the change process, which are key components of effective change management.

• Chose D2

  it most likely points to a weakness in the quality assurance (QA) processes. QA ensures that the code is rigorously tested, reviewed, and validated before it is deployed to production. A weak QA process increases the likelihood of bugs and errors going unnoticed