A network-connected magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner at a hospital is controlled and operated by an
outdated and unsupported specialized Windows OS. Which of the following is MOST likely preventing the IT
manager at the hospital from upgrading the specialized OS?


A. The time needed for the MRI vendor to upgrade the system would negatively impact patients.
B. The MRI vendor does not support newer versions of the OS.
C. Changing the OS breaches a support SLA with the MRI vendor.
D. The IT team does not have the budget required to upgrade the MRI scanner.