CompTIA CASP+ (CAS-004) — Question 11

A company has decided to purchase a license for software that is used to operate a mission-critical process. The third-party developer is new to the industry but is delivering what the company needs at this time.
Which of the following BEST describes the reason why utilizing a source code escrow will reduce the operational risk to the company if the third party stops supporting the application?

Answer options

• A. The company will have access to the latest version to continue development.
• B. The company will be able to force the third-party developer to continue support.
• C. The company will be able to manage the third-party developer's development process.
• D. The company will be paid by the third-party developer to hire a new development team.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A because having access to the source code through escrow allows the company to continue development and maintenance of the software without relying on the third-party developer. Options B, C, and D are incorrect as they imply control or financial compensation that does not address the core issue of ensuring continuous operational capability when support is no longer available.