Change Control & Configuration Management Flashcards
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A functional configuration audit (FCA) verifies that:
Answer: The configuration item achieves the performance requirements in its specification
An FCA confirms that the configuration item meets its functional and performance requirements as specified in its documentation.
What distinguishes a physical configuration audit (PCA) from a functional configuration audit (FCA)?
Answer: A PCA verifies the as-built configuration matches its documentation, while an FCA verifies performance
A PCA confirms the actual physical build matches its design documentation, while an FCA confirms the item meets its functional performance specifications.
Which of the following is NOT typically a configuration item (CI) in a software project?
Answer: Meeting room booking records
Meeting room booking records are administrative items unrelated to the product and are not placed under configuration control.
A change request has been approved by the CCB. What should the project manager update NEXT?
Answer: Relevant project management plan components and baselines
After CCB approval, the project manager must update the affected baselines, plans, and documents to reflect the approved change.
Change control procedures should be established during which project phase?
Answer: Planning
Change control procedures are defined during planning as part of the project management plan, before execution begins.
What is the role of the project manager when a CCB decision conflicts with their professional judgment about a change?
Answer: Escalate concerns through proper channels while complying with the CCB decision
The project manager should document their concerns and escalate appropriately, but must respect the CCB's authority while pursuing legitimate resolution channels.
In configuration management, a 'product baseline' is established at the end of which phase?
Answer: Product development/manufacturing (after testing)
The product baseline captures the as-built configuration of the product after testing, forming the reference for operations and maintenance.