CTE Computer Systems & Software Updates 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A CTE teacher notices that student workstations are running different versions of the same application, causing file compatibility issues. What is the best long-term solution?
- Ask students to convert files manually
- Implement a centralized software deployment tool to standardize versions (Correct answer)
- Allow each student to install their preferred version
- Disable file sharing between workstations
Correct answer: Implement a centralized software deployment tool to standardize versions
Centralized software deployment tools (e.g., SCCM, Munki) ensure all machines run identical software versions, eliminating compatibility issues.
Question 2: Which type of software update specifically addresses security flaws without adding new features?
- Feature release
- Security patch (Correct answer)
- Major version upgrade
- Beta update
Correct answer: Security patch
A security patch targets known vulnerabilities to protect the system without changing or adding functionality.
Question 3: When should a CTE lab administrator perform a system image backup before applying OS updates?
- After the update is installed
- Only when the update is optional
- Before any major update is applied (Correct answer)
- Once a year regardless of updates
Correct answer: Before any major update is applied
Creating a system image before major updates allows a full restore if the update causes instability or data loss.
Question 4: A school district mandates that all software must be approved before installation on lab computers. This policy is an example of:
- Open-source licensing
- Software whitelisting (Correct answer)
- Automatic update enforcement
- Patch Tuesday compliance
Correct answer: Software whitelisting
Software whitelisting restricts installation to a pre-approved list of applications, reducing security risks.
Question 5: What is the primary purpose of an update changelog provided by software vendors?
- To advertise the product
- To list bugs fixed, features added, and security issues addressed (Correct answer)
- To explain how to uninstall the software
- To provide pricing for upgrade licenses
Correct answer: To list bugs fixed, features added, and security issues addressed
A changelog documents all changes in each release so administrators and users know what an update contains.
Question 6: In a CTE classroom, a student's antivirus software definition file is 30 days out of date. What is the most immediate risk?
- The computer will run slower
- New malware threats may not be detected (Correct answer)
- The operating system will crash
- Network connectivity will be lost
Correct answer: New malware threats may not be detected
Outdated antivirus definitions mean the software cannot recognize newly discovered malware signatures, leaving the system vulnerable.
Question 7: Which Windows feature allows administrators to test updates on a subset of machines before organization-wide deployment?
- Windows Defender Firewall
- Windows Update for Business pilot deployment (Correct answer)
- System Restore
- Task Scheduler
Correct answer: Windows Update for Business pilot deployment
Windows Update for Business supports pilot deployment rings, letting admins validate updates on select devices before broad rollout.
CTE Computer Systems & Software Updates 2
A CTE teacher notices that student workstations are running different versions of the same application, causing file compatibility issues.
What is the best long-term solution?