CompTIA A+ Core 2 (220-1202) — Question 6

An administrator received an email stating that the OS they are currently supporting will no longer be issued security updates and patches. Which of the following is most likely the reason the administrator received this message?

Answer options

• A. Support from the computer’s manufacturer is expiring.
• B. The OS will be considered end of life.
• C. The built-in security software is being removed from the next OS version.
• D. A new version of the OS will be released soon.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because when an operating system reaches its end of life, it stops receiving updates, including security patches. Option A is incorrect as manufacturer support expiration does not directly imply OS updates cessation. Option C is not relevant since it pertains to security software rather than the OS itself, and option D suggests a new version release, which does not explain the lack of updates for the current OS.