Changes that are rate low on risk and low impact are categorized as standard changes. Examples include database re-indexing, minor patch upgrades, and blacklisting of IP addresses.
These are merely examples to aid in understanding the standard changes, and every type of organization assesses risks differently.
For a charity organization, most minor changes may end being standard changes, but for an airline industry, it may not be the case.
Here are a set of criteria put forth to categorize standard changes:
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Low risk
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Low impact
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Repeatable
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Routine
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Well documented work instructions
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Easy to implement and back-out
