CompTIA Security+ (SY0-501) — Question 897

A recent internal audit is forcing a company to review each internal business unit's VMs because the cluster they are installed on is in danger of running out of computer resources. Which of the following vulnerabilities exists?

Answer options

• A. Buffer overflow
• B. End-of-life systems
• C. System sprawl
• D. Weak configuration

Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is C, System sprawl, which refers to the uncontrolled growth of virtual machines leading to resource depletion. Options A, B, and D do not directly relate to the issues arising from an excessive number of VMs in a cluster, which is the specific concern highlighted by the audit.