Microsoft 365 Endpoint AdministratorDeploy Windows client (25-30%)Medium
A company is piloting Windows 11 on 50 devices. They want to ensure that all drivers and firmware are kept up-to-date automatically without requiring manual intervention, but also want to control the timing of these updates. Which Windows Update for Business (WUfB) policy should be configured to manage these types of updates?
- AActive hours
- BFeature update deferral
- CDriver and firmware update deferral
- DQuality update deferral
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: C. Driver and firmware update deferral
Windows Update for Business allows specific deferral policies for different update types. To manage driver and firmware updates, the dedicated 'Driver and firmware update deferral' policy should be configured. This allows automatic updates while providing control over their deployment timing.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Active hours prevent restarts during specified times but do not control the deferral of specific update types.
- B. Feature update deferral controls major OS version upgrades (e.g., Windows 10 to 11).
- D. Quality update deferral controls monthly security and bug fixes.
WUfB Driver and Firmware Update Deferral
A Windows Update for Business policy that allows administrators to delay the installation of driver and firmware updates on managed devices for a specified number of days.
- Applies specifically to driver and firmware updates.
- Provides control over update timing for these critical components.
- Ensures automatic updates while allowing for testing/validation.
Memory trick: Defer different updates for different delays.