CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601) — Question 661

A network-connected magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner at a hospital is controlled and operated by an outdated and unsupported specialized Windows OS. Which of the following is MOST likely preventing the IT manager at the hospital from upgrading the specialized OS?

Answer options

• A. The time needed for the MRI vendor to upgrade the system would negatively impact patients.
• B. The MRI vendor does not support newer versions of the OS.
• C. Changing the OS breaches a support SLA with the MRI vendor.
• D. The IT team does not have the budget required to upgrade the MRI scanner.

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B because the MRI vendor's lack of support for newer OS versions means that upgrading could make the MRI scanner inoperable or unsupported. Option A is incorrect because while patient impact is a concern, it does not specifically address the OS support issue. Option C is wrong as it refers to a support SLA, which is not the main reason here, and option D is not relevant since budget constraints do not relate to the vendor's support capabilities.