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As an IS auditor it is very important to understand software release management process. Which of the
following software release normally contains small enhancements and fixes?

A. Major software Release

B. Minor software Release

C. Emergency software release

D. General software Release

Correct Answer: B

Section: Information System Operations, Maintenance and Support
Explanation/Reference:
Minor releases incorporate a number of fixes for known problems into the baseline, or trusted state, of an
item. Minor releases usually increment the version number at the first decimal place. For example, version
6.10 would change to version 6.20.
For CISA exam you should know below information about software release management:
Software Release Management is the process of ensuring releases can be reliably planned, scheduled and
successfully transitioned (deployed) to Test and Live Environments. Software Release Management is not
just about "automating the path to production" although that is certainly an important part. It also about
adopting a holistic view of application changes, using the "Release" as the container to ensure that
changes are packaged, released and tested in a repeatable and controlled manner. Release Management
is often likened to the conductor of an orchestra, with the individual changes to be implemented the various
instruments within it. Software Release Management is intrinsically linked with the more well understood
and adopted Software Change and Configuration Management disciplines.
Software Release management is a process through which software is made available to user. Each
update or upgrade of a Configuration Item is referred to as a release.
There are three levels of releases. These levels related to releasing hardware or software into your IT
infrastructure. Some may be a single change, others may implement many changes at a time.
Major - A major release usually introduces new capabilities or functions. Major releases may accumulate all
the changes from previous minor releases. Major releases advance the version number by a full increment,
for example, from version 5.70 to version 6.
Minor - Minor releases incorporate a number of fixes for known problems into the baseline, or trusted state,
of an item. Minor releases usually increment the version number at the first decimal place. For example,
version 6.10 would change to version 6.20.
Emergency - Emergency releases are quick fixes to repair unexpected problems or temporary measures to
prevent the interruption of critical services.
The following were incorrect answers:
Major - A major release usually introduces new capabilities or functions. Major releases may accumulate all
the changes from previous minor releases. Major releases advance the version number by a full increment,
for example, from version 5.70 to version 6.
Emergency - Emergency releases are quick fixes to repair unexpected problems or temporary measures to
prevent the interruption of critical services.
General software Release - Not a valid type of software release.
The following reference(s) were/was used to create this question:
CISA review manual 2014 Page number 244

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