Updating OS and software

Question 1

Choose all that apply: Which tasks can be done using Windows Update? (Select all that apply)

Accepted Answer

Apply security patches, Schedule restarts, Download device drivers

Question 2

Which of the following are methods used to update Linux systems? (Select 2)

Accepted Answer

Using apt in terminal, Software Updater GUI

Question 3

What Linux command updates all installed software?

Accepted Answer

sudo apt update && apt upgrade

Question 4

What are two main reasons for OS updates? (Select 2)

Accepted Answer

Fix bugs and improve stability, Patch security vulnerabilities

Question 5

Which of these is a rolling release Linux distribution?

Accepted Answer

Arch Linux

Question 6

What type of update includes major new features?

Accepted Answer

Feature Update

Question 7

Choose all that apply: What are common update types? (Select all that Apply)

Accepted Answer

Feature Update, Service Pack, Security Update

Question 8

Which macOS tool is used for updating the system?

Accepted Answer

System Settings → Software Update

Question 9

What day of the month is Patch Tuesday usually on?

Accepted Answer

Second Tuesday

Question 10

What tool allows you to configure update settings in Windows?

Accepted Answer

Windows Update

Question 11

Which OS has a defined “Patch Tuesday” every month?

Accepted Answer

Windows

Question 12

Which distro is known for rolling releases?

Accepted Answer

Arch Linux

Question 13

What update problem occurred in macOS Big Sur?

Accepted Answer

Bricked older MacBook models

Question 14

Which update type addresses vulnerabilities?

Accepted Answer

Security Update

Question 15

Where can you check for updates in Windows 10?

Accepted Answer

Windows Update in Settings

Question 16

Which update issue affected Windows 11 in 2021?

Accepted Answer

Printer compatibility broken

Question 17

Which of the following are reasons to delay an OS update? (Select 2)

Accepted Answer

Waiting for patch stability, Compatibility testing

Question 18

Which update method is common in macOS?

Accepted Answer

System Settings > Software Update

Question 19

What is the purpose of a rollback?

Accepted Answer

Revert system to earlier state

Question 20

Which Linux command refreshes the package index?

Accepted Answer

sudo apt update

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