What is the term for a small piece of software that fixes bugs or security issues in an existing program?
Difficulty: Easy
About this MCQ
This Easy Windows 10/11 Mcqs question asks: What is the term for a small piece of software that fixes bugs or security issues in an existing program? The correct choice is B. Patch/Update. Read the options below, commit to one, then use the explanation to see why that choice holds and why the others do not.
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- A. Compiler
Why not A: “Compiler” is not Patch/Update.
- B. Patch/Update ✓
- C. Driver
Why not C: “Driver” is not Patch/Update.
- D. Firmware
Why not D: “Firmware” is not Patch/Update.
Correct answer
B. Patch/Update
Explanation
Patch/Update is the value that answers “What is the term for a small piece of software that fixes bugs or security issues in an existing program” (option B). Option A (Compiler) is a different value from Patch/Update. Option C (Driver) is a different value from Patch/Update. Option D (Firmware) is a different value from Patch/Update. Keep Patch/Update as the Windows 10/11 Mcqs fact for this stem.
Source: General IT/Computer Science Reference
Tags: General Computer Knowledge
Submitted by: MCQsHub Editorial
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