100-140 Question 329
Single answerA company uses a cloud-based collaboration tool that supports third-party integrations. An IT technician has been tasked to install a new application from the platform's marketplace to enhance file-sharing capabilities. What is the most important step the technician should take before proceeding with the installation?
- A
Verify that the application is listed as approved or certified in the marketplace.
- B
Install the application immediately to test its functionality within the platform.
- C
Check if the application requires additional licensing costs and obtain approval if needed.
- D
Contact the platform’s customer support team to confirm the application's compatibility.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Before installing any third-party applications from a marketplace, verifying that the application is approved or certified is critical. Approved applications have undergone security and compatibility testing by the platform provider, ensuring minimal risk to the organization’s IT environment. Skipping this step could expose the system to vulnerabilities or integration issues.
- A. Correct.
This is the correct answer because ensuring the application is approved or certified in the marketplace verifies its security, compatibility, and reliability for use within the platform.
- B. Incorrect.
This is incorrect because installing the application immediately without verification could introduce security or compatibility risks to the system.
- C. Incorrect.
While checking licensing costs is important, it is not the first or most critical step in ensuring the application is safe and supported for use.
- D. Incorrect.
While contacting customer support may provide additional insights, it is not necessary if the application is already listed as approved or certified in the marketplace.