CompTIA Security+ (SY0-501) — Question 781

Which of the following are the MAIN reasons why a systems administrator would install security patches in a staging environment before the patches are applied to the production server? (Choose two.)

Answer options

• A. To prevent server availability issues
• B. To verify the appropriate patch is being installed
• C. To generate a new baseline hash after patching
• D. To allow users to test functionality
• E. To ensure users are trained on new functionality

Correct answer: A, D

Explanation

Choosing A prevents potential server downtime that could occur if a patch causes issues in the production environment. Option D allows users to evaluate any new functionality introduced by the patch, ensuring that it works as intended before full deployment.