Domain 1 - Lesson 4: Configure Updates

Domain 1

Lesson 4: Configure Updates

DIRECTIONS

1. Take Cornell Notes from slides & videos.

2. ​Complete the 3, 2, 1 Summary.

3. ​Take pic of completed notes

4. Turn in pics to Google Classroom assignment.

5. ​Do Gmetrix Practice Questions

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​Domain 1 Test on Friday, Nov. 19, 2021

​Describe Windows Update

Windows Updates

• Maintains the overall health of the device

• Improves and optimizes device performance

• Fixes security vulnerabilities (from hackers)

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How to navigate to Windows Update

• Start > Settings > Update & Security

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Update & Security

• Where notifications for updates are found in in a home or small network computer's settings

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Operating System & Application Software

• Can be configured to update automatically

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​View Update History screen

• Has the Uninstall updates option

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Multiple Select

What are two issues that updates fix or help prevent? (Choose two)

• Security vulnerabilities

• Software licensing

• Hardware defects

• Performance problems

Multiple Select

What are two types of updates that can be configured to occur automatically on most devices? (Choose two)

• Application Software

• Hardware

• Firmware

• Operating System

Multiple Choice

View the screenshot. You have just updated your computer and it needs to restart to finish. According to the settings on the Advanced options screenshot what action will the computer do next?

• It will restart the device as soon as possible to finish the update.

• It will finish the update the next time you turn on the computer.

• It will show a notification that the computer needs to restart to finish the update.

• It will temporarily pause updates on the device for up to 35 days.

Multiple Choice

View the screenshot. What are the current active hours for this device?

• 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

• 8:00 AM to 2:00 AM

• 8:01 PM to 7:59 AM

• 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM

​Describe App Updates

​App Updates:

• Normally happen in the app

• ​Can be automatic

• Can be downloaded & wait for approval

• Can alert the user when they are ready​

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Update & Security > Advanced Options

• ​Allows other Microsoft products to be updated while updating Windows

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No Updates Via Email

• Updates sent via email are not legitimate

• Almost always malware

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Microsoft Office Updates ​can be found on the backstage in the Accounts menu

​Many apps, like Adobe apps, receive updates from the Help or Tools menus

Multiple Choice

Businesses should always install the latest updates as soon as possible.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

You can use Windows Update to control updates for other Microsoft products.

• True

• False

Multiple Select

Many apps, such as Adobe apps, receive updates from which two menus? (Choose two)

• Tools

• Security

• Help

• Update

Open Ended

Why should you never accept an updated file via email?

​Describe Device System Updates

​Types of Mobile Devices

• ​Android phones & tablets

• ​iOS phones & tablets

• ​Windows phones & tablets

  • ​ex. Surface Pro tablets

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Mobile Device Updates

• ​Can update automatically

• Can send alerts when updates are available

• Can be downloaded and installed manually

• ​Updates are found in device's settings

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Obtain firmware updates on Surface Pro using:

• ​PowerShell script

• ​Microsoft Download Center

• ​Windows update

^{​Surface Pro Tablet}

Multiple Choice

On mobile devices, where are most device updates found

• Settings

• Apps

• Updates

• Security

Multiple Select

A user of a Surface Pro 4 wants to make sure the latest firmware update has been installed. What are the ways in which this can be accomplished? Choose three answers.

• Obtain it through Microsoft Update

• Obtain it through Technet

• Obtain it through a PowerShell script

• Obtain it through the Microsoft Download Center

• Obtain it through Windows Update

Multiple Choice

Updates can be automatic or manually done on mobile devices.

• True

• False