Lesson 6b: System vulnerabilities

Why are software updates considered important despite being slow and annoying?

• They improve the appearance of the software.

• They are required by law.

• They enhance security and fix bugs.

• They make the software run faster.

Why do manufacturers frequently update software?

• To increase the price of the software.

• To ensure compatibility with new hardware.

• To reduce the software's functionality.

• To make the software more colorful.

What is one reason for software updates?

• To decrease storage space

• To add new features

• To slow down the system

• To remove all data

What are software updates often called when they improve security?

• Bugs

• Features

• Patches

• Viruses

How can software updates be applied?

• Only manually

• Only automatically

• Manually or automatically

• They cannot be applied

Who decides when to check for manual updates and for which software?

• The computer

• The user

• The software company

• The internet provider

What might happen if the computer is off when a scheduled update is supposed to occur?

• The update will happen automatically

• The schedule may be missed

• The computer will turn on by itself

• The update will be canceled permanently

Why might important updates not be installed for some time?

• Due to lack of internet

• Depending on scheduling

• Because of software errors

• Due to user preference

What might manual updates require from the user?

• A certain level of understanding

• A special software

• A fast internet connection

• A new computer

What is one of the benefits of automatic updates?

• They require manual checks for updates.

• They improve protection by ensuring the system has the latest patches.

• They increase the user's responsibility for updates.

• They slow down the system performance.