Has your organization established and implemented a formal plan for managing component end-of-life, maintenance support, and obsolescence?

This question assesses whether your organization has a structured approach to handling technology components as they reach end-of-life or become obsolete. Without proper planning, organizations risk using unsupported components that may contain unpatched security vulnerabilities, face unexpected costs for emergency replacements, or experience operational disruptions when critical components fail without available replacements. Evidence could include a documented component lifecycle management policy, an inventory database with end-of-life dates for hardware and software components, replacement schedules, or vendor support contract documentation that shows planning for transitions from aging technologies.