The following is a list of the version a nd configuration control functional crite ria for configuration ma nagement tools for a British agency. Explain how each factor contributes to the ease of maintenance.

(a) Record versions or references to them.

(b) Retrieve any version on demand.

(c) Record relationships.

(d) Record relationships between versions to which the tool controls access and those to which it does not.

(c) Control security and record authorizations.

(f) Record cha nges to a file.

(g) Record a version's status.

(h) Assist in configuring a version.

(i) Relate to a project control tool.

(j) Produce reports.

(k) Control re leases.

(I) Control itself

(m) Archive a nd re trieve infrequently used files.