COMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Two dangers of not updating operating system software are____?
A
You loose the license rights
B
You computer will defragment
C
Your computer is vulnerable to attack
D
You miss out on new features
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Data Breach/Malware Infection. Not Getting Bug Fixes. Missing Out on New Features. Loss of Software Compatibility. 18-Mar-2020

Detailed explanation-2: -If you don’t regularly update it, your software becomes vulnerable. As TechTarget states, threat actors see these vulnerabilities as open doors, enabling them to plant malware on people’s systems. Malware enables threat actors to take control of computers and steal information.

Detailed explanation-3: -That includes Android phones-if you don’t update your phone, you could encounter a variety of problems, including performance issues and malware. Keeping your phone updated should be considered essential, but it won’t protect you from privacy breaches and all malware.

Detailed explanation-4: -Software updates provide new and improved functionality while addressing existing issues, such as bugs and crashes. And with antivirus updates, the developers often continue to improve their products to keep you safe from new viruses and malware.

Detailed explanation-5: -What are two reasons why updates are released for the operating system? Fix bugs(errors) in programming code, patch security vulnerabilities and add features or provide support for new hardware.

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