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220-1102 · Question #317

An application user received an email indicating the version of the application currently in use will no longer be sold. Users with this version of the application will no longer receive patches or…

The correct answer is C. EOL. End-of-Life (EOL) indicates a product is no longer sold or supported by the vendor, meaning no further patches or updates will be provided.

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Question

An application user received an email indicating the version of the application currently in use will no longer be sold. Users with this version of the application will no longer receive patches or updates either. Which of the following indicates a vendor no longer supports a product?

Options

  • AAUP
  • BEULA
  • CEOL
  • DUAC

How the community answered

(23 responses)
  • A
    9% (2)
  • C
    87% (20)
  • D
    4% (1)

Why each option

End-of-Life (EOL) indicates a product is no longer sold or supported by the vendor, meaning no further patches or updates will be provided.

AAUP

An AUP (Acceptable Use Policy) outlines guidelines and rules for using a network or computer system, not product support status.

BEULA

A EULA (End-User License Agreement) is a legal contract between the software publisher and the user, defining rights and restrictions for software usage, not product support status.

CEOLCorrect

End-of-Life (EOL) is a term used to describe a product that a vendor has ceased to market, sell, or support. This typically means no further security patches, feature updates, or technical assistance will be available for that specific version or product.

DUAC

UAC (User Account Control) is a Windows security feature that helps prevent unauthorized changes to the operating system, not a product support indicator.

Concept tested: Software lifecycle management terminology

Topics

#End-of-Life (EOL)#Software lifecycle#Vendor support#Patches and updates

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