FC0-U61 · Question #255
A user wants to have the latest security patches and bug fixes installed on a computer. Which of the following is the BEST method to achieve this?
The correct answer is D. Schedule automatic updates. Scheduling automatic updates is the best method to ensure a computer regularly receives the latest security patches and bug fixes without manual intervention.
Question
A user wants to have the latest security patches and bug fixes installed on a computer. Which of the following is the BEST method to achieve this?
Options
- AConfigure anti-malware updates
- BManually update before each use
- CUpdate every six months
- DSchedule automatic updates
How the community answered
(19 responses)- A11% (2)
- B5% (1)
- C5% (1)
- D79% (15)
Why each option
Scheduling automatic updates is the best method to ensure a computer regularly receives the latest security patches and bug fixes without manual intervention.
Configuring anti-malware updates is important for threat protection but does not cover operating system or application security patches and bug fixes.
Manually updating before each use is impractical and inefficient for ensuring timely updates, as patches are released frequently and would cause significant delays.
Updating every six months is too infrequent; critical security vulnerabilities and bug fixes are often released much more frequently and require prompt installation to protect the system.
Scheduling automatic updates ensures that the operating system and applications regularly check for and install the latest security patches, bug fixes, and feature updates as soon as they are released. This proactive approach minimizes vulnerabilities and maintains system stability without requiring constant manual oversight from the user.
Concept tested: Importance of automatic updates
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/whats-new/whats-new-windows-10-version-2004#windows-update
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