Which items are commonly included in a yearly network inventory documentation?

• A. Network Configuration
• B. Software
• C. Procedures
• D. Network Configuration; Software; Procedures

Answer: (D)

The main idea is that a complete yearly network inventory should capture all the aspects that define how the network looks, what it runs, and how changes are handled. Network configuration records the actual setup of devices—their roles, IP addresses, routing and switching settings, VLANs, and other tuned parameters. Software copies what is installed across devices, including versions, licenses, patch levels, and any security updates. Procedures document the processes that govern how changes are requested, approved, implemented, and backed up, ensuring operations are repeatable and auditable.

Together, these three areas give a full, up-to-date snapshot suitable for troubleshooting, capacity planning, compliance, and recovery planning. If you only captured one or two aspects, you’d miss critical information: configuration tells you how the network is arranged, software tells you what’s running and what needs licensing or updating, and procedures tell you how you should manage changes. Including all three provides a complete, actionable inventory, so the best choice includes network configuration, software, and procedures.