CompTIA SecurityX (CAS-005) — Question 39

Which of the following is the reason why security engineers often cannot upgrade the security of embedded facility automation systems?

Answer options

• A. They are constrained by available compute.
• B. They lack x86-64 processors.
• C. They lack EEPROM.
• D. They are not logic-bearing devices.

Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is A, as embedded systems often have limited computational resources that restrict security upgrades. Options B and C are incorrect because the lack of specific processors or memory types does not inherently prevent security enhancements. Option D is also incorrect, as the nature of these devices does not directly relate to their security capabilities.