Which of the following is the BEST reason for delaying the application of a critical security patch?

The correct answer is C. Technology interdependencies. The best reason to delay a critical patch is technology interdependencies, where applying the patch could break compatibility or availability of interconnected systems; this risk must be evaluated and managed (e.g., testing, staged rollout, compensating controls) before…

Submitted by lucia.co· Apr 18, 2026Information Security Risk Management

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Options

ALack of vulnerability management
BResource limitations
CTechnology interdependencies
DConflicts with software development life cycle

How the community answered

(21 responses)

A
24% (5)
B
10% (2)
C
62% (13)
D
5% (1)

Explanation

The best reason to delay a critical patch is technology interdependencies, where applying the patch could break compatibility or availability of interconnected systems; this risk must be evaluated and managed (e.g., testing, staged rollout, compensating controls) before deployment.

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#Patch Management#System Interdependencies#Risk Mitigation#Vulnerability Management

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