Lesson 6—Update macOS

Question 1

Which software does the automatic software update method in macOS Big Sur attempt to update?

Answer 1

macOS attempts to update this software:
• Updates and upgrades to macOS and software bundled with macOS
• Updates to software you obtained from the App Store

Question 2

What account credentials do you need to change Software Update preferences?

Answer 2

You need administrator account credentials to change Software Update preferences.

Question 3

How does macOS tell you that a software update is available from the App Store?

Answer 3

For software updates, macOS displays an Updates Available notification with an App Store icon when
updates are available and ready. In addition, a red badge appears next to the App Store icon. The Mac
checks for updates daily. Use the keyboard shortcut Command-R to refresh the list of updates.

Question 4

How does macOS tell you that a system update is available?

Answer 4

For system updates, macOS displays an Updates Available notification in an alert with a System Update

icon. In addition, a red badge appears next to the System Preferences icon. The Mac checks for updates
daily. Open the Software Update preferences to refresh the list of available updates.

Question 5

Which app should you open to initiate Apple software updates?

Answer 5

You should open the App Store to initiate software updates. The Software Update preferences in
System Preferences manage system software updates.

Question 6

Which items are always installed, by default, through automatic software updates?

Answer 6

System files and security updates are automatically installed, by default, when they’re available.

Question 7

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

Answer 7

System Information shows all software installed through the App Store or the Installer app, including
installations from Apple and third parties.