CAF-3 · Chapter 16 · Question 4 of 15
To fix a minor bug quickly, a programmer edits the source code of the live CRM system without logging the change, testing it, or seeking managerial approval. The system immediately crashes. This represents a catastrophic failure of which ITGC component?
Test yourself: pick an answer
Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: C) Change Management Controls
Explanation
Change Management Controls ensure that all modifications to IT systems are authorized, tested, and documented. Allowing a programmer to bypass these steps to alter live code is a major failure of this control
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