What is the primary role of a device driver in a computer system?

To provide a user interface for configuring hardware settings

To enable the operating system to communicate with and control hardware devices

To store configuration data for the operating system

To protect the system from malicious software

What is a critical safety precaution to take before applying a firmware update to a hardware device?

Remove all other devices from the network

Ensure the device is connected to a reliable power source and do not interrupt the update process

Back up the device's configuration to a local file

Disable the device's network connection to prevent remote interference

Why is it important to regularly update applications on an endpoint?

To increase the number of features available in the application

To fix security vulnerabilities and improve stability and performance

To ensure the application remains compatible with the latest hardware

To automatically remove unused files and free up disk space

What is the primary purpose of Windows Update on a Windows endpoint?

To back up user files and system settings to the cloud

To replace the need for antivirus software by automatically blocking malware

To provide a centralized console for managing all installed applications

To deliver security patches, bug fixes, and feature updates for the Windows operating system

A company uses a third-party application that is no longer supported by the vendor. The application has a known vulnerability, but it is essential for a business process. The vendor recommends upgrading to a new version that requires a different database backend. The migration is complex and will take several months. What is the best immediate action?

Continue using the unsupported application without any changes because the migration is planned.

Apply the latest patch from the vendor even though it is unsupported.

Uninstall the application immediately and stop the business process.

Apply compensating controls, such as network segmentation and access restrictions, while planning the migration.

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Implement Software and Hardware Updates 100-160 Practice Questions (Page 1)

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A company uses a third-party application that is no longer supported by the vendor. The application has a known vulnerability, but it is essential for a business process. The vendor recommends upgrading to a new version that requires a different database backend. The migration is complex and will take several months. What is the best immediate action?
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