N10-009 · Question #325
A network technician notices a device is at EOL. For which of the following should the technician plan?
The correct answer is B. Decommissioning. When a network device reaches End-of-Life (EOL), it signifies that the manufacturer will no longer provide support, updates, or spare parts, necessitating planning for its decommissioning and replacement to avoid security vulnerabilities and operational issues.
Question
A network technician notices a device is at EOL. For which of the following should the technician plan?
Options
- ARetrofitting
- BDecommissioning
- CRestarting
- DUpgrading
How the community answered
(40 responses)- A3% (1)
- B93% (37)
- C5% (2)
Why each option
When a network device reaches End-of-Life (EOL), it signifies that the manufacturer will no longer provide support, updates, or spare parts, necessitating planning for its decommissioning and replacement to avoid security vulnerabilities and operational issues.
Retrofitting involves adding new components or features to an old system, which is generally not feasible or recommended for an EOL device that lacks fundamental support.
When a device reaches End-of-Life (EOL), it means the manufacturer will no longer provide support, security updates, or spare parts, making it a security risk and requiring planning for its eventual removal and replacement, which is decommissioning.
Restarting a device is a basic troubleshooting step and does not address the fundamental issue of a device being at EOL.
Upgrading typically refers to software or minor hardware enhancements, but for an EOL device, a full replacement (which involves decommissioning the old) is usually required, rather than just an "upgrade."
Concept tested: Hardware lifecycle management (EOL)
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