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CompTIA 220-1202 Exam - Topic 4 Question 10 Discussion

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?
B) The OS will be considered end of life
A) Support from the computer's manufacturer is expiring
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

CompTIA 220-1202 Exam - Topic 4 Question 10 Discussion

Actual exam question for CompTIA's 220-1202 exam
Question #: 10
Topic #: 4
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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?

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Suggested Answer: B

Comprehensive and Detailed Explanation From Exact Extract:

Operating systems periodically reach a status known as 'end of life' (EOL), at which point the developer (e.g., Microsoft, Apple) ceases to provide security updates, patches, or technical support. When this happens, the OS becomes vulnerable and non-compliant with security best practices, which is why organizations typically receive advance notifications from vendors or support teams.

A . Manufacturer support expiration only applies to hardware, not OS patching.

C . Security software may be upgraded or removed, but that does not affect patching the OS itself.

D . The release of a new version doesn't automatically stop updates for the current version.


CompTIA A+ 220-1102 Objective 1.3: Given a scenario, use appropriate Microsoft operating system features and tools.

Study Guide Section: OS lifecycle management and vendor support phases (e.g., EOL)

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by Izetta at Jul 30, 2025, 11:06 AM

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Herminia
8 months ago
I doubt it's C, that doesn't usually lead to no updates.
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Nida
8 months ago
Wait, are they really just dropping support? That seems harsh!
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Hubert
8 months ago
Definitely B, I've seen it happen before.
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Daniel
9 months ago
I think it's A, manufacturers do that all the time.
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Fausto
9 months ago
It's probably option B, end of life is a common reason.
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Caprice
10 months ago
I wonder if it could be a new version of the OS coming out soon? That might explain why they’re stopping updates.
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Dominga
10 months ago
I recall something about built-in security software being removed, but that seems less likely here. It feels more like an end-of-life situation.
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Youlanda
10 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like it could also be about the manufacturer expiring support. That sounds familiar from practice questions.
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Karan
10 months ago
I think the most likely reason is that the OS will be considered end of life. I remember studying that term in relation to software support.
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Adell
11 months ago
I've got this one! The answer has to be B - the OS will be considered end of life. That's the only option that really makes sense given the information provided in the question.
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Carolann
11 months ago
Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'm not entirely sure, but I think the answer might be B. The OS being end of life seems like the most likely reason they'd stop providing security updates. I'll make a note to come back to this if I have time at the end.
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Martha
11 months ago
Okay, let's see here. The message says the OS will no longer receive security updates and patches, so that rules out A and D. I'm leaning towards B, but I'll double-check the other options just to be sure.
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Virgina
11 months ago
I'm a bit confused by this question. Is it asking about the reason for the message, or the reason the OS is no longer receiving updates? I'll need to think this through carefully.
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Natalya
11 months ago
Hmm, this seems like a straightforward question. I think the answer is most likely B - the OS will be considered end of life.
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Shawna
12 months ago
Hey, at least the built-in security software isn't being removed. That would be a real bummer!
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Asuncion
9 months ago
I hope they release a new version soon!
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Shonda
9 months ago
Yeah, that makes sense. No more updates means it's done.
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Thea
9 months ago
At least we won't lose the built-in security software.
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Glory
10 months ago
I think the OS is reaching end of life.
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Marci
1 year ago
D) A new version of the OS will be released soon, that's why they're cutting off support for the current one. Time to get ready for the upgrade!
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Galen
12 months ago
A) Support from the computer's manufacturer is expiring
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Ahmed
1 year ago
But what about option A) Support from the computer's manufacturer is expiring? Could that be a possibility?
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Vernell
1 year ago
I agree with Naomi, it makes sense that they would stop issuing updates for an outdated OS.
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Naomi
1 year ago
I think the reason is B) The OS will be considered end of life.
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Marge
1 year ago
A) Support from the computer's manufacturer is expiring, that's what the message is saying. They're no longer going to provide updates and patches.
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Tina
12 months ago
C) The built-in security software is being removed from the next OS version, that could be a reason for the lack of updates.
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Xochitl
1 year ago
B) The OS will be considered end of life, that's why they won't issue security updates anymore.
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Nicolette
1 year ago
A) Support from the computer's manufacturer is expiring, that's what the message is saying.
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Merri
1 year ago
B) The OS will be considered end of life, that's the most likely reason. The support is ending, so it's time to upgrade to a newer version.
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Afton
12 months ago
A) Support from the computer's manufacturer is expiring
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