CompTIA Server+ (SK0-004) — Question 74

A server administrator is gathering full datacenter inventory of all the server hardware to submit to the IT manager for next year's budget for a technology refresh project. Which of the following life-cycle management stages is this?

Answer options

• A. Procurement
• B. Usage
• C. Disposal
• D. End-of-life

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, End-of-life, as the process of gathering inventory is often associated with assessing the current state of hardware before its planned replacement or upgrade. The other options do not fit; Procurement refers to acquiring new hardware, Usage involves the active operation of equipment, and Disposal relates to the removal of hardware that is no longer needed.