Lesson 4 - Update macOS Software

Question 1

Which app can you open to initiate Apple software updates?

Answer 1

Open the Mac App Store to initiate Apple software updates.

Question 2

By default, which items are always installed through automatic software updates?

Answer 2

By default, system files and security updates are automatically installed when available.

Question 3

How can you prevent a user from installing software updates?

Answer 3

You can prevent automatic updates for all users by disabling the options in App Store preferences. You can further restrict a user’s ability to use the App Store by configuring parental controls for the user’s account.

Question 4

Which apps can you use to manually acquire and install macOS Sierra software updates?

Answer 4

You can download macOS Sierra software updates from the Apple Support website using any current web browser. Updates may be installation packages that are installed by using Installer.

Question 5

What’s the best way to discover what software is installed on a Mac?

Answer 5

The Installations section of System Information shows the history of software installed from the App Store or the macOS Installer.