Update Management Flashcards

Which Windows servicing channel receives feature updates twice per year and is recommended for most enterprise devices?

Answer: General Availability Channel

The General Availability Channel (formerly Semi-Annual Channel) delivers feature updates twice per year and is the standard channel for enterprise deployments.

In Microsoft Intune, what is the maximum number of days you can defer a Windows quality update using an update ring policy?

Answer: 35 days

Windows quality updates (cumulative updates) can be deferred up to 35 days using update ring policies in Microsoft Intune.

An administrator wants to test feature updates on a pilot group before deploying to all users. Which Intune feature enables this staged deployment approach?

Answer: Feature update deployments

Feature update deployments in Intune allow administrators to target specific Windows feature update versions to designated device groups for controlled rollout.

What is the purpose of the 'Delivery Optimization' setting in Windows update management?

Answer: Reduces bandwidth by allowing devices to share update content with each other

Delivery Optimization uses peer-to-peer and cache server technology to reduce internet bandwidth by allowing devices to share downloaded update content within the network.

Which Windows 11 feature allows Microsoft to automatically pause updates on a device if a compatibility issue is detected?

Answer: Safeguard hold

Safeguard holds are automatically applied by Microsoft to prevent a device from receiving an update if a known compatibility issue exists for that hardware or software configuration.

An endpoint administrator configures an update ring with a 10-day feature update deferral. What is the maximum deferral period allowed for feature updates?

Answer: 365 days

Feature updates can be deferred for up to 365 days (one year) using Windows Update for Business policies configured in Microsoft Intune.

Which report in Microsoft Intune provides visibility into the update status of enrolled Windows devices, including devices that are pending, in progress, or successfully updated?

Answer: Windows Update rings report

The Windows Update rings report in Intune shows per-device update status for enrolled devices assigned to update ring policies, including pending, in progress, and completed states.