CPSM Configuration Management & Change Control Flashcards

What is the first step in a formal change control process?

Answer: Submitting a Change Request (CR) describing the proposed change

A formal change request documents the proposed change, its rationale, and impact, initiating the change control process.

What is scope creep, and how does change control help manage it?

Answer: Scope creep is unauthorized growth of project scope; change control prevents unapproved additions

Scope creep is the uncontrolled addition of features without proper approval; a change control process ensures all scope changes are formally evaluated.

A configuration audit verifies which of the following?

Answer: That configuration items conform to their documented requirements and that all changes are properly recorded

A configuration audit ensures that software items match their specifications and that configuration management records are complete and accurate.

What is the purpose of impact analysis in change management?

Answer: To assess how a proposed change will affect other parts of the project, including schedule, cost, and related artifacts

Impact analysis evaluates the ripple effects of a change request across requirements, design, code, tests, and project constraints before approval.

In version control, what is a 'branch' used for?

Answer: Creating an independent line of development to work on features or fixes without affecting the main codebase

A branch creates a divergent copy of the codebase, allowing isolated development of features or bug fixes that can later be merged back.

Which document typically records the history of all changes made to a software configuration item?

Answer: Change log or configuration status accounting report

A change log or configuration status accounting report provides a historical record of all approved changes applied to configuration items.