Which statement differentiates hardware maintenance, software maintenance, and system lifecycle management?

Which statement differentiates hardware maintenance, software maintenance, and system lifecycle management?

• A. Hardware maintenance covers physical components; software maintenance updates and patches; lifecycle management oversees the full life of assets from acquisition to disposal
• B. Hardware maintenance and software maintenance are the same; lifecycle management is optional
• C. Hardware maintenance includes software updates; software maintenance covers hardware replacements; lifecycle management focuses only on disposal
• D. System lifecycle management only concerns decommissioning

Answer: (A)