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6.2.6. Maintenance
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- 1.
What is patch management?
Hint
Think about what it involves.
- 2.
Why is testing important before applying a patch?
Hint
Consider the impact on existing functions.
- 3.
What is the main goal of patch management?
- To enhance performance
- To fix security vulnerabilities
- To increase market share
Hint
Think about what vulnerabilities can lead to.
- 4.
True or False: Patch management is only about applying new features.
- True
- False
Hint
Consider the true purpose of patching.
- 5.
Design a complete patch management policy for a fictional small business, detailing each step from vulnerability assessment to patch deployment.
Hint
Consider what is needed to mitigate risks effectively.
- 6.
Analyze the impact of a failed patch deployment in a major enterprise software system. What would be the repercussions and how could it be prevented?
Hint
Reflect on real-world examples where updates have caused issues.
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70%
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