ISC2 Exam CSSLP Topic 5 Question 23 Discussion

The configuration management system ensures that proposed changes to the project's scope are reviewed and evaluated for their affect on

the project's product.

Configuration Management System is a subsystem of the overall project management system. It is a collection of formal documented

procedures used to identify and document the functional and physical characteristics of a product, result, service, or component of the project.

It also controls any changes to such characteristics, and records and reports each change and its implementation status. It includes the

documentation, tracking systems, and defined approval levels necessary for authorizing and controlling changes. Audits are performed as part

of configuration management to determine if the requirements have been met.

Answer B is incorrect. The scope change control system focuses on reviewing the actual changes to the project scope. When a change

to the project's scope is proposed, the configuration management system is also invoked.

Answer C is incorrect. The cost change control system is responsible for reviewing and controlling changes to the project costs.

Answer D is incorrect. Integrated change control examines the affect of a proposed change on the project as a whole.