CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) — Question 117

One of a company's vendors sent an analyst a security bulletin that recommends a BIOS update. Which of the following vulnerability types is being addressed by the patch?

Answer options

• A. Virtualization
• B. Firmware
• C. Application
• D. Operating system

Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is B, as a BIOS update addresses vulnerabilities in the firmware of the hardware. The other options refer to different types of vulnerabilities: A pertains to virtualization platforms, C relates to software applications, and D concerns the operating system.