FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

APPLICATION SYSTEM SOFTWARE

APPLICATION SOFTWARE FOR PERSONAL ENTERPRISE WORKGROUP OBJECTIVES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following statements highlights the importance of updating Operating Systems?
A
Make sure your operating system is running the older version.
B
Updating your software and operating systems helps hackers.
C
Updates help patch security flaws to keep hackers out.
D
A trusted security program can help keep viruses in your devices.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Updates can prevent security issues and improve compatibility and program features. Software updates are necessary to keep computers, mobile devices and tablets running smoothly–and they may lower security vulnerabilities. Data breaches, hacks, cyber attacks and identity theft have all been in the news.

Detailed explanation-2: -Security: Patch management fixes vulnerabilities on your software and applications that are susceptible to cyber-attacks, helping your organization reduce its security risk. System uptime: Patch management ensures your software and applications are kept up-to-date and run smoothly, supporting system uptime.

Detailed explanation-3: -Along with other updates like dot-releases to (or complete overhauls of) an operating system, patches are part of essential preventative maintenance necessary to keep machines up-to-date, stable, and safe from malware and other threats.

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