A Non-Critical Vulnerability Has Been Identified by a Linux Vendor

question 51

Multiple Choice

A non-critical vulnerability has been identified by a Linux vendor, who has released a patch and recommends that it be applied immediately. Which of the following is the BEST plan for the cloud administrator to install the patch?

• A) Schedule an emergency maintenance window and deploy the patch to servers in production.
• B) Deploy the patch to the failover cluster and force a failover to the patched environment.
• C) Deploy the patch to half of the servers in production and monitor for any issues.
• D) Deploy the patch to the development and QA environments and request a functional test review.

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Definitions:

Belief in a Just World

The cognitive bias leading individuals to assume that people get what they deserve, thereby justifying suffering and success alike.

Justice System

A hierarchical system of courts and institutions designed to administer legal processes, uphold laws, and deliver justice to individuals and the community.

Strict Laws

Regulations that are rigorous in nature and are enforced with strict penalties for violations.

Pluralistic Ignorance

A situation where the majority of group members privately reject a norm, but incorrectly assume that most others accept it, leading to a continuation of the norm in the group.