Question
An administrator received an email stating that the OS they are currently supporting will no longer be issued security updates and patches. Which of the following is most likely the reason the administrator received this message?
- A. Support from the computer’s manufacturer is expiring.
- B. The OS will be considered end of life. Correct
- C. The built-in security software is being removed from the next OS version.
- D. A new version of the OS will be released soon.
Explanation
When a vendor stops issuing security updates and patches for an OS, that OS has reached end of life (end of support). Running it afterward leaves new vulnerabilities unpatched, so it should be upgraded or replaced. Manufacturer hardware support expiring, removal of built-in security software or an upcoming release do not by themselves end the OS's security updates.
