Lesson 4: Update macOS

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 Mac 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 macOS software updates?

Answer 4

macOS software updates can be downloaded from the Apple Support website using any current web browser.

Updates take the form of installation packages that are installed via the Installer application.

Question 5

What is the best way to find out which installations have taken place on the system?

Answer 5

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