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This question requires that you evaluate the underlined text to determine if it is correct. You can set Windows to automatically install all updates through Windows Update. Select the correct answer i
The correct answer is A. Important updates only. Windows can typically be configured to automatically install 'Important updates' through Windows Update, which includes critical security and stability patches.
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- AImportant updates only
- BRecommended updates only
- COptional updates only
- DNo change is needed
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(41 responses)- A95% (39)
- B2% (1)
- C2% (1)
Why each option
Windows can typically be configured to automatically install 'Important updates' through Windows Update, which includes critical security and stability patches.
Historically and in many Windows versions, automatic update settings primarily focused on 'Important updates,' ensuring that critical security and stability patches are installed without user intervention.
While 'Recommended updates' are often bundled with 'Important updates' in automatic installations, Windows does not automatically install 'all updates' including every category, making 'Recommended updates only' an incomplete correction for 'all updates'.
'Optional updates' are typically drivers or non-critical software enhancements that usually require manual selection and are not automatically installed by Windows Update.
No change is needed is incorrect because Windows Update generally does not automatically install 'all updates,' as optional updates require user choice.
Concept tested: Windows Update categories and automatic installation
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/deployment/update/windows-update-for-business
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