CompTIA Server+ (SK0-005) — Question 309

A very old PC is running a critical, proprietary application in MS-DOS. Administrators are concerned about the stability of this computer. Installation media has been lost, and the vendor is out of business.

Which of the following would be the BEST course of action to preserve business continuity?

Answer options

• A. Perform scheduled chkdsk tests.
• B. Purchase matching hardware and clone the disk.
• C. Upgrade the hard disk to SSD.
• D. Perform quarterly backups.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The best option is B because purchasing matching hardware and cloning the disk ensures that the critical application can continue to operate in the same environment, which is vital since the vendor is out of business. Options A, C, and D do not address the risk of hardware failure effectively; they focus on maintenance and backups, which may not suffice if the original hardware fails.