SY0-701 · Question #680
Which of the following is used to improve security and overall functionality without losing critical application data?
The correct answer is C. Patching. Patching is the process of applying updates to software or systems to fix vulnerabilities, improve functionality, and address bugs - all without altering or destroying the underlying application data. It directly targets security weaknesses and performance issues while keeping…
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Which of the following is used to improve security and overall functionality without losing critical application data?
Options
- AReformatting
- BDecommissioning
- CPatching
- DEncryption
How the community answered
(17 responses)- C94% (16)
- D6% (1)
Explanation
Patching is the process of applying updates to software or systems to fix vulnerabilities, improve functionality, and address bugs - all without altering or destroying the underlying application data. It directly targets security weaknesses and performance issues while keeping the system operational and data intact.
Why the distractors are wrong:
- A. Reformatting wipes storage media clean, destroying all data - the opposite of preserving it.
- B. Decommissioning means retiring a system entirely, which involves taking it offline and does not preserve ongoing functionality.
- D. Encryption protects data confidentiality but does not improve system functionality or fix security vulnerabilities in the software itself.
Memory tip: Think of a patch as a "band-aid" for software - it fixes a wound (vulnerability) without removing the limb (your data). The word patch itself implies a targeted fix, not a replacement.
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