CHAP 4.2 Patch Management

Question 1

patch/software update

Answer 1

• piece of software designed to fix problems, or update an application or OS
• improves usability and performance

Question 2

security updates

Answer 2

fix for a product-specific security-related vulnerability

Question 3

critical updates

Answer 3

fix for a specific problem addressing a critical, non security related bug

Question 4

service packs

Answer 4

cumulative set of hotfixes, security updates, critical updates and updates

Question 5

windows server update services (WSUS)

Answer 5

• manages and distributes updates through a management console
• allows admins to control what, when and how updates are distributed to the computers in the organization
• can be the update source for other WSUS servers within the organization

Question 6

benefits of WSUS

Answer 6

• allows an internal server to act as a virtual windows update server
• minimises update traffic over the internet
• provide detailed reports on updates and client status

Question 7

can use WSUS administration console to

Answer 7

• manage updates
• configure computer groups
• view computer status