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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is a service pack?
A
A collection of software updates.
B
A form of spyware.
C
A power mode designed to provide emergency power during a power outage.
D
A collection of Desktop backgrounds, sounds and themes that you can find online and then download and install on your system.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In computing, a service pack comprises a collection of updates, fixes, or enhancements to a software program delivered in the form of a single installable package.

Detailed explanation-2: -A service pack is a collection of updates and fixes, called patches, for an operating system or a software program. Many of these patches are often released before a larger service pack, but the service pack allows for an easy, single installation.

Detailed explanation-3: -A service pack (SP) is a Windows update, often combining previously released updates, that helps make Windows more reliable. Service packs can include security and performance improvements and support for new types of hardware. Make sure you install the latest service pack to help keep Windows up to date.

Detailed explanation-4: -A minor revision to a software product that contains feature updates or bug fixes, but not enough new code to warrant a new version number.

Detailed explanation-5: -Service Packs deliver more complex changes, but require more time to produce and verify than Updates. There are a couple of other differences between Service Packs and Updates: Service packs can be included in deployment images, Updates can’t. Service Packs increment the build number, Updates don’t.

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