Configuration management (B)ensures thatversions of software and test artifactsare properly tracked, stored, and retrievable. It allows teams to:
* Restoreearlier versions of software and test work products
* Maintaintraceability between requirements, tests, and code
* Avoid discrepancies due tomismanaged versions
* (A) is incorrectbecause defect managementtracks issues but does not restore versions.
* (C) is incorrectbecause change managementcontrols changes but does not track past versions.
* (D) is incorrectbecause risk managementassesses risks but does not manage software versions.
Effective configuration management ensures the ability to roll back changesand maintain system stability.