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A company wants to ensure all its computers have the latest security patches without interrupting users. Which strategy is best?

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Intro to Computing - How Software Works
A company wants to ensure all its computers have the latest security patches without interrupting users. Which strategy is best?
ARequire users to manually check and install updates daily
BSchedule automatic updates during off-hours with user notification
CDisable updates to avoid any interruptions
DInstall updates only when a device shows problems
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Understand company needs

    The company wants latest patches and minimal user interruption.

  2. Step 2: Evaluate options

    Automatic updates during off-hours with notifications balance security and user convenience. Manual daily checks are unreliable. Disabling updates risks security. Updating only on problems is reactive and unsafe.

  3. Final Answer:

    Schedule automatic updates during off-hours with user notification -> Option B

  4. Quick Check:

    Automatic off-hours updates = best practice [OK]
Quick Trick: Use automatic updates off-hours with alerts [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Thinking manual updates are best
  • Disabling updates to avoid interruptions
  • Waiting for problems before updating

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