CompTIA Security+ (SY0-701) — Question 83
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, A, is significant because end-of-life operating systems no longer receive security patches, making them vulnerable to attacks. Options B, C, and D are less relevant in this context; while they may represent concerns, they do not specifically address the immediate security risks associated with outdated software.