Configuration item identification

Mr. M is asked to create configuration management database related to hardware configuration items. He proposes a management method using the management table as shown below. [Management table] Management_ number Product_name Serial_number Purchase_date Purchase_price [Management method] • At the time of purchasing PCs, Management_number is assigned for each set including peripheral devices as a unit, and each set is registered in the management table. • When a peripheral device is purchased separately, Management_number is assigned for each peripheral device and each peripheral device is registered in the management table. • On the devices to be managed, the label that contains Management_number is placed. In this management method, there is a risk that it may not be possible to match all devices including peripheral devices with the management table. Which of the following is appropriate advice for Mr. M?

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