Which of the following fields of management focuses on establishing and maintaining consistency
of a system’s or product’s performance and its functional and physical attributes with its
requirements, design, and operational information throughout its life?
A.
Configuration management
B.
Risk management
C.
Change management
D.
Procurement management
Explanation:
Configuration management is a field of management that focuses on establishing
and maintaining consistency of a system’s or product’s performance and its functional and
physical attributes with its requirements, design, and operational information throughout its life.
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
management plan defines more than just the procurement of team members, if needed. It defines
how procurements will be planned and executed, and how the organization and the vendor will
assess, and control risks. It includes analyzing the value of assets to the business, identifying
incorrect. Change Management is used to ensure that standardized methods and procedures are
used for efficient handling of all changes.