Which statement best describes how the CMDB handles assets and CIs?

• A. The CMDB stores only assets
• B. The CMDB stores all assets as CIs
• C. The CMDB stores configuration items, and some assets may be tracked as CIs
• D. The CMDB stores nothing about assets

Answer: (C)

Configuration items are the main elements stored in the CMDB, representing components needed to deliver services and how they relate to one another. An asset isn’t automatically a CMDB entry; it’s often managed separately for procurement and ownership. The CMDB stores information about configuration items, and some assets may be tracked as CIs if they are part of the service configuration or have important relationships that affect service delivery. In other words, the CMDB holds configuration items, and some assets may be represented as CIs when that detail is relevant to understanding and managing services.