Which of the following BEST describes the reason why utilizing a source code escrow will reduce the operational risk to the company if the third party stops supporting the application?

A company has decided to purchase a license for software that is used to operate a mission-critical process. The third-party developer is new to the industry but is delivering what the company needs at this time.

Which of the following BEST describes the reason why utilizing a source code escrow will reduce the operational risk to the company if the third party stops supporting the application?
A . The company will have access to the latest version to continue development.
B. The company will be able to force the third-party developer to continue support.
C. The company will be able to manage the third-party developer’s development process.
D. The company will be paid by the third-party developer to hire a new development team.

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Answer: A