Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) — Question 322

What term is commonly used to describe hardware and software assets that are stored in a configuration management database (CMDB)?

Answer options

• A. Configuration item
• B. Configuration element
• C. Ledger item
• D. Asset register

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is 'Configuration item' because it specifically refers to any component that needs to be managed in order to deliver an IT service. The other options, while related to asset management, do not accurately reflect the terminology used within the context of a CMDB.