Which of the following represents a valid reason for testing a patch on a non-production system, before applying it to a production system?
A) Patches may re-enable services previously disabled.
B) Patches are a kind of virus.
C) Patches always overwrite user data.
D) Only patches on vendor-pressed CDs can be trusted.
E) Patches usually break important system functionality.

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Testing a patch on a non-production system helps identify any unintended changes, such as re-enabling previously disabled services, which could affect system security or functionality.

Which of the Following Represents a Valid Reason for Testing