Pop Quiz
Pop Quiz: Windows 7 Operating System Updates
Applies to the “Understanding operating system maintenance” objective of Exam 98-349.
Q: Which of the following includes service packs, hotfixes, and drivers?
- Device Manager
- Control Panel
- Windows Defender
- Windows Update
Answer is D. Windows Update includes service packs, hotfixes, and drivers.
Quick Tip: On the second Tuesday of every month Microsoft releases updates through the Windows Update site. This is known as "Patch Tuesday".
Reference: Microsoft Support: How to keep your Windows computer up-to-date
Bonus Question: What method can be used to install unsigned drivers in Windows Server 2008 R2? (The answer, of course, will be revealed next time!)
Answer to bonus question from last week: The Windows 7 System Restore can be used to restore the computer to a previous state.
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