Matt, a developer, recently attended a workshop on a new application. The developer installs the new
application on a production system to test the functionality. Which of the following is MOST likely
affected?

A.
Application design

B.
Application security

C.
Initial baseline configuration

D.
Management of interfaces

Explanation:
The initial baseline configuration of a computer system is an agreed configuration for the computer. For
example, the initial baseline configuration will list what operating system he computer will run, what
software applications and patches will be installed and what configuration settings should be applied to
the system.
In this question, we are installing a new software application on a server. After the installation of the
software, the “configuration” of the server (installed software, settings etc) is now different from the
initial baseline configuration.
Incorrect Answers:
A: Installing a new application on a production system will not affect the application design. We are not
changing the design of the application by installing it on the server. This answer is therefore incorrect.B: Installing a new application on a production system will not affect the application security. We are not
changing the security configuration of the application by installing it on the server. This answer is
therefore incorrect.
D: Installing a new application on a production system will not affect the management of the interfaces.
The interfaces will continue to be managed as they were before. This answer is therefore incorrect.