CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601) — Question 364
A small business uses kiosks on the sales floor to display product information for customers. A security team discovers the kiosks use end-of-life operating systems. Which of the following is the security team most likely to document as a security implication of the current architecture?
Answer options
- A. Patch availability
- B. Product software compatibility
- C. Ease of recovery
- D. Cost of replacement
Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is A, as end-of-life operating systems no longer receive security patches, which poses a significant risk. Options B, C, and D do not directly address the immediate security implications resulting from the lack of patch management, making them less relevant in this context.