5_3_4 – Organizational Security Policies.Organizational Policies

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Why is change management important in an enterprise environment?

To make the organization more chaotic and unreliable
To guarantee that all changes are implemented at a rapid pace
To ensure that applications do not fail due to unplanned changes (correct)
To encourage constant changes without any control

What is the main purpose of having clear policies in change management?

To provide guidance on how changes should be made (correct)
To limit the amount of changes that can be made
To slow down the change process
To confuse employees with unnecessary rules

How does change management help in controlling uptime and availability of systems?

By quickly making changes without a plan
By avoiding any policies or procedures
By implementing fallback procedures for unexpected issues (correct)
By encouraging random changes

What can happen if an organization lacks a corporate culture around change management?

Difficulty in implementing change control policies (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is making a single change in an enterprise environment risky?

It can bring the entire organization to a halt (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the formal process for making changes called according to the text?

Change management (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of change control in an organization?

To manage the change process from beginning to end (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is having a back plan important in change control?

To revert changes in case of problems (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a change control board in the change management process?

To approve or deny changes (B) Signup and view all the answers

How does asset management help in understanding device usage?

By providing automated tracking of device movement (D) Signup and view all the answers

What should be done before making changes according to the text?

Understand the scope and risks associated with the change (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does a Central Committee primarily do in change management?

Approve or deny changes and add them to the calendar (B) Signup and view all the answers

What should be done once changes are made according to the text?

Revert all changes using a back plan if needed (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for having clear policies in change management?

To improve control over system downtime and availability (B) Signup and view all the answers

In an enterprise environment, why can one single change potentially bring everything to its knees?

As a result of dramatic effects on the organization from a single change (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it crucial to ensure changes are made in the right way in an organization?

To avoid bringing the organization to a standstill (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of implementing change management policies within an organization?

To have better control over system uptime and availability (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why might it be difficult to implement change management policies in an organization lacking a corporate culture around change management?

Because there is no established framework for handling changes (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does having fallback procedures in place help organizations with during the change implementation process?

Offering alternatives if issues arise during changes (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key component of the change control process?

Documenting the current state (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to understand the scope of changes in an organization?

To identify the extent of impact and plan accordingly (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a crucial reason for having a detailed plan for changes?

To minimize risks and errors (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it necessary to have a change control board in an organization?

To monitor and approve/deny changes (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary purpose of having asset management in an organization?

To track and understand device usage and location (B) Signup and view all the answers

What important information can asset management provide during a security incident?

Which device was affected (A) Signup and view all the answers

In application licensing, why is it essential to track application usage?

To manage the number of application licenses used (D) Signup and view all the answers

What role does a change control board play in a change management process?

To monitor, approve, and schedule changes (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why should organizations have automated consoles for tracking devices?

To track devices as they move and understand usage (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is having a back plan considered important in change control procedures?

To ensure smooth recovery in case of issues (A) Signup and view all the answers