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CISSP · Question #837

After acquiring the latest security updates, what must be done before deploying to production systems?

The correct answer is B. Install the patches on a test system. After acquiring the latest security updates, the best practice is to install the patches on a test system before deploying them to the production systems. This is to ensure that the patches are compatible with the system configuration and do not cause any adverse effects or confl

Submitted by obi.ng· Mar 5, 2026Security Operations

Question

After acquiring the latest security updates, what must be done before deploying to production systems?

Options

  • AUse tools to detect missing system patches
  • BInstall the patches on a test system
  • CSubscribe to notifications for vulnerabilities
  • DAssess the severity of the situation

How the community answered

(50 responses)
  • A
    2% (1)
  • B
    92% (46)
  • C
    2% (1)
  • D
    4% (2)

Explanation

After acquiring the latest security updates, the best practice is to install the patches on a test system before deploying them to the production systems. This is to ensure that the patches are compatible with the system configuration and do not cause any adverse effects or conflicts with the existing applications or services. The test system should be isolated from the production environment and should have the same or similar specifications and settings as the production

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#patch management#change management#testing#security updates

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