CompTIA Network+ N10-009 Practice Question

Before making any significant changes to a network's infrastructure, the first step under the change management process should always start with submitting a change request. This action ensures that all necessary approvals are obtained, and all impacts are assessed before any changes are implemented, minimizing potential disruptions. Just discussing potential changes informally does not provide proper documentation or authorization. Implementing changes directly or beginning with a risk assessment, though important, skips the initial necessary step of formally recording and initiating the process through an official change request.