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Which of the following is MOST helpful for understanding an organization's key driver to modernize application platforms?

The correct answer is B. Inventory of end-of-life software. An inventory of end-of-life (EOL) software directly highlights systems that are unsupported, insecure, and costly to maintain, making it a primary driver for platform modernization.

Submitted by wei.xz· Apr 18, 2026Governance and Management of IT

Question

Which of the following is MOST helpful for understanding an organization’s key driver to modernize application platforms?

Options

  • ANetwork architecture diagrams
  • BInventory of end-of-life software
  • CVendor software invoices
  • DSystem-wide incident reports

How the community answered

(48 responses)
  • A
    2% (1)
  • B
    92% (44)
  • C
    4% (2)
  • D
    2% (1)

Why each option

An inventory of end-of-life (EOL) software directly highlights systems that are unsupported, insecure, and costly to maintain, making it a primary driver for platform modernization.

ANetwork architecture diagrams

Network architecture diagrams show how systems communicate but do not inherently reveal the underlying reasons for needing to modernize application platforms themselves.

BInventory of end-of-life softwareCorrect

An inventory of end-of-life (EOL) software directly indicates applications that are no longer supported by vendors, posing significant security risks, compliance issues, and increased operational costs due to lack of patches and expert support. This forces modernization efforts to replace or update these critical components.

CVendor software invoices

Vendor software invoices detail costs but don't explicitly explain *why* modernization is needed beyond just showing expenditure.

DSystem-wide incident reports

While incident reports might indicate problems, they don't necessarily pinpoint the systemic driver for modernization as clearly as the inherent risks and costs associated with EOL software.

Concept tested: Application modernization drivers

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/cloud-adoption-framework/digital-estate/software-inventory

Topics

#Application Modernization#Software Lifecycle Management#IT Asset Management#Risk Drivers

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