Implement Software and Hardware Updates 100-160 Practice Questions (Page 4)

Questions 16–20

1. 16foundation · easy

   Why is it important to test patches before deploying them to production systems?

   • ATo reduce the time required for deployment
   • BTo ensure the patch does not introduce new issues or conflicts with existing software
   • CTo comply with licensing agreements
   • DTo verify that the patch is compatible with all hardware devices
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2. 17application · medium

   A small business runs a line-of-business application on 20 Windows 10 workstations. The vendor released a critical security patch for the application, but the patch is known to conflict with a legacy printer driver used by the accounting department. The IT admin needs to deploy the patch to all workstations while minimizing disruption. What should the admin do first?

   • AInstall the patch on a pilot group of workstations that use the legacy printer driver, then verify functionality before broad deployment.
   • BConfigure Windows Update to automatically install the application patch during the next maintenance window.
   • CDeploy the patch to all workstations immediately and roll back if issues occur.
   • DUpdate the printer driver on all workstations first, then deploy the application patch to everyone at once.
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4. 18expert · hard

   A company has a network of IoT devices that run on custom firmware. The firmware vendor releases an update that fixes a critical vulnerability but also changes the device's default credentials. The devices are deployed in a remote location with limited network connectivity. What is the best approach to apply the update?

   • AUpdate all devices simultaneously over the network to save time.
   • BDo not update the devices because the remote location makes it difficult.
   • CUpdate the devices one by one without a maintenance window.
   • DStage the firmware update locally, schedule a maintenance window, and update devices in batches to minimize downtime.
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5. 19application · medium

   A user has an outdated version of a web browser that is no longer supported by the vendor. The browser is used to access a critical internal web application that has known compatibility issues with newer browser versions. What is the best course of action?

   • AUninstall the browser and use a different browser that is compatible with the application.
   • BUpdate the browser to the latest version and test the internal application for compatibility.
   • CDisable automatic updates for the browser to prevent compatibility issues.
   • DKeep the outdated browser because the internal application is critical.
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6. 20application · medium

   A user reports that after a Windows Update, their external monitor is not detected. The monitor works on another computer. Device Manager shows an error on the display adapter. What should you do first?

   • ADisable the display adapter and re-enable it.
   • BRoll back the display driver to the previous version.
   • CReplace the monitor cable.
   • DUpdate the monitor's firmware.
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