Lesson 8—Exercise 1 Key

List and explain four types of operating system updates released by Microsoft.

·       Hotfixes:updates that are typically designed to fix a specific problem. Some are released to all Windows users, and some are released only to users experiencing a specific problem.

·       Security update: a hotfix that is designed to address a specific security vulnerability.

·       Cumulative updates or rollups: cumulative updates combine multiple hotfix updates for a specific operating system, element, or application into a single update for easier distribution.

·       Service Packs: a cumulative update for a specific operating system that often goes back to the original release of the operating system.

List and explain the four classifications used to categorize Microsoft updates.

·       Important updates: updates that address issues that need immediate attention and should be installed by all users.

·       Recommended updates: updates that address less critical issues.

·       Optional updates: updates that provide new features or enhancements but are not critical to the operating system’s functionality.

·       Device drivers: Microsoft distributes new hardware drivers that have been fully tested and signed by Microsoft.

What are the four configuration choices for how Windows will treat important updates?

·       Install updates automatically (recommended)

·       Download updates but let me choose whether to install them

·       Check for updates but let me choose whether to download and install them

·       Never check for updates (not recommended)