How should the administrator proceed with activation of the critical update?

An administrator has reviewed an upcoming critical update.

How should the administrator proceed with activation of the critical update?
A . Activate the critical update in a sandbox.
B . Allow the critical update to auto-activate.
C . Activate the critical update in production.
D . Allow the critical update to auto-activate in a sandbox.

Answer: A

Explanation:

To test the impact of a critical update before it is auto-activated, you should activate it in a sandbox first. This way, you can verify that your customizations and integrations work as expected without affecting your production org.

Reference: https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=sf.admin_critical_updates.htm&type=5