6. Update MacOS

Question 1

1. Who can install system software updates through the App Store?

Answer 1

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

Question 2

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

Answer 2

2. MacOS displays an Updates Available notifications in an alert when software updates are ready to be installed.

Question 3

3. Which apps does Software Update attempt to update?

Answer 3

3. MacOS Software Update attempts to update this software:
   . Currently installed Apple-source software
   . MacOS bundled software
   . Software you bought from Apple Store

Question 4

4. Which app should you open to initiate Apple software updates?

Answer 4

4. You should open the App Store app to initiate software update.

Question 5

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

Answer 5

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

Question 6

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

Answer 6

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

Question 7

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

Answer 7

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

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

Answer 8

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

Question 9

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

Answer 9

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