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220-1202 · Question #9
220-1202 Question #9: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is B: The OS will be considered end of life.. When an operating system reaches end of life (EOL), the vendor ceases issuing security updates and patches. Administrators are notified so they can plan upgrades or migrations before support
Submitted by hans_de· Mar 30, 2026Operational Procedures
Question
An administrator received an email stating that the OS they are currently supporting will no longer be issued security updates and patches. Which of the following is most likely the reason the administrator received this message?
Options
- ASupport from the computer's manufacturer is expiring.
- BThe OS will be considered end of life.
- CThe built-in security software is being removed from the next OS version.
- DA new version of the OS will be released soon.
Explanation
When an operating system reaches end of life (EOL), the vendor ceases issuing security updates and patches. Administrators are notified so they can plan upgrades or migrations before support
Topics
#OS lifecycle#Software end-of-life#Security updates
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