CompTIA A+ Core 1 (220-1201) — Question 107

A SOHO customer runs an OS on a bare-metal server that has been EOL for almost a decade and is showing signs of failure. The application meets all the customer’s needs, and they want to continue using it. However, the developer went out of business, and there is no way to upgrade it. A technician does not think the OS will run on modern hardware. Which of the following will allow the customer to use the application long-term?

Answer options

• A. Continue to use the current system until failure.
• B. Virtualize the entire system under a compatible hypervisor.
• C. Containerize the application in a multitenant cloud environment.
• D. Clone the disks and run the application from a USB enclosure.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because virtualizing the system under a compatible hypervisor allows the outdated OS to run on modern hardware, ensuring long-term usability of the application. Option A is not sustainable as it relies on waiting for failure, while C and D involve methods that do not guarantee the application's compatibility or stability in the long term.