Lesson 6: Update macOS

Question 1

Who can install system software updates through the App Store?

Answer 1

Users with administrator and standard accounts can install system updates through the App Store.

Question 2

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

Answer 2

macOS displays an Updates Available notification in an alert when software updates are ready to be installed.

Question 3

Which apps does Software Update attempt to update?

Answer 3

macOS Software Update attempts to update this software:

• Currently installed Apple-source software
• macOS bundled software
• Software you bought from the App Store

Question 4

Which app should you open to initiate Apple software updates?

Answer 4

You should open the App Store app to initiate software updates.

Question 5

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

Answer 5

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

Question 6

Which bundled apps are not automatically installed when you erase and reinstall macOS High Sierra?

Answer 6

iMovie, GarageBand and productivity apps — Pages, Keynote, and Numbers — are not automatically reinstalled if you erase the disk.

Question 7

How can you control which software applications automatically update on a Mac?

Answer 7

You control software update automation 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 8

Where can you find Apple software updates if you need to manually install an update?

Answer 8

You can find and download all Apple software updates at https://support.apple.com/downloads

Question 9

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

Answer 9

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