Lesson 5

Question 1

Which application can you open to initiate Apple software updates?

Answer 1

All Apple software updates are handled via the Mac App Store.

Question 2

By default, what items are always installed via 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 Mac App Store by configuring Parental Controls for the user’s account.

Question 4

Which applications are used to manually acquire and install OS X software updates?

Answer 4

OS X software updates can be downloaded from the Apple Support website using any modern web browser. Updates take the form of installation packages that are installed via the Installer application.

Question 5

What’s the best way to find which installations have taken place on the system?

Answer 5

The Installations section of System Information will show the history of all software installed via the Mac App Store or the OS X Installer.