Google ChromeOS Administrator — Question 1

A ChromeOS Administrator has deployed ChromeOS devices in their organization. How can the company evaluate the compatibility with future updates following Google’s best practices while still gaining access to new features when they launch?

Answer options

• A. Enable "Auto Updates" on all devices on the "Stable", but let the employees in the IT department run their devices on the "Beta channel" so they have time to evaluate and adapt the environment to each update before it reaches Stable.
• B. Disable "Auto Updates" on all devices and let the admin test the newest release on the "Stable channel" on their own device before rolling it out organization-wide.
• C. Set 5% of the organization across several departments on the "Beta channel", and configure the rest of the fleet to receive auto updates on the "Stable channel".
• D. Set the entire fleet to update in accordance with the "Long-term Support (LTS) channel".

Correct answer: C

Explanation

Option C is correct because it allows a small portion of the organization to test new features on the 'Beta channel', while the majority continues to receive stable updates, ensuring compatibility and minimizing disruption. Option A fails as it does not involve a representative testing group from across the organization, and B limits testing to a single admin's device, which lacks broader feedback. Option D restricts updates to a very slow pace, delaying access to new features.