CompTIA Security+ (SY0-501) — Question 439

When systems, hardware, or software are not supported by the original vendor, it is a vulnerability known as:

Answer options

• A. system sprawl
• B. end-of-life systems
• C. resource exhaustion
• D. a default configuration

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because end-of-life systems indicate that the vendor has ceased support, which can lead to vulnerabilities due to lack of updates. Option A, system sprawl, refers to excessive systems that can become difficult to manage, while C, resource exhaustion, pertains to depletion of resources, and D, a default configuration, denotes settings that may not be secure but do not specifically relate to vendor support.