Lesson 6: Update macOS Flashcards
• Configure automatic macOS software update settings in Software Update preferences. • Configure automatic App Store software update settings in App Store preferences. • Automatically update Apple-sourced software. • Manually update Apple software. • Use a mobile device management (MDM) solution to update macOS.
Which software does the automatic software update method in macOS Big Sur attempt to update?
macOS attempts to update this software:
- Updates and upgrades to macOS and software bundled with macOS
- Updates to software you bought from the App Store
What account credentials do you need to change Software Update preferences?
You need administrator account credentials to change Software Update preferences.
How does macOS tell you that a software update is available from the App Store?
macOS treats macOS updates separately from App Store updates.
For software updates, macOS displays an Updates Available notification with an App Store icon when updates are available and ready to be installed.
In addition, a red badge appears next to the App Store icon.
The Mac checks for updates daily.
Use the keyboard shortcut <kbd>Command-R</kbd> to refresh the list of updates.
How does macOS tell you that a system update is available?
macOS treats macOS updates separately from App Store updates.
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.
Which app should you open to initiate Apple software updates?
You should open the App Store to initiate software updates.
(The Software Update preferences in System Preferences manages system software updates.)
Which items are always installed, by default, through automatic software updates?
System files and security updates are automatically installed, by default, when they’re available.
What’s the best way to learn what software is installed on a Mac?
System Information shows all software installed through the App Store or the Installer app, including installations from Apple and third parties.
