1. Installation and Configuration: Lesson Two

Question 1

Which process is used to guide a user through the initial configuration of OS X?

Answer 1

The Setup Assistant process guides a user through initial configuration of OS X.

Question 2

Which key features do you gain by setting up iCloud?

Answer 2

iCloud is a free service from Apple that provides cloud storage and communication services for apps, including Mail, Contacts, Calendars, Reminders, Notes, Safari, Keychain, Photos and any other apps that support iCloud integration.
iCloud also provides Find My Mac technology for help locating a lost or stolen Mac.

Question 3

Aside from initial OS X configuration, where can you manage iCloud settings?

Answer 3

After initial OS X setup, iCloud settings can be managed from iCloud or Internet Accounts preferences.

Question 4

What are the five System Preferences categories?

Answer 4

• Personal preferences affect only a single user;
• Hardware preferences adjust hardware and peripheral settings;
• Internet and Wireless preferences affect personal and system network settings; and
• System preferences affect all users and often require administrative access.

Question 5

How do the four default System Preferences categories differ?

Answer 5

• Personal preferences affect only a single user;
• Hardware preferences adjust hardware and peripheral settings;
• Internet and Wireless preferences affect personal and system network settings; and
• System preferences affect all users and often require administrative access.

Question 6

What’s a profile?

How are profiles managed?

Answer 6

A profile is a document with the filename extension “.mobileconfig” that contains system settings as defined by an administrator.
Opening a profile document prompts the system to install the profile and configure the settings. Installed profiles can be managed via Profiles preferences.

Question 7

Where can you locate the system version number, build number, and hardware serial number?
What’s the significance of these numbers?

Answer 7

The system version, build number, and hardware serial number are located in the About This Mac dialog or the login screen.
• The system version number defines the specific version of OS X currently installed.
• The system build number is an even more specific identifier used primarily by developers.
• The hardware serial number is a unique number used to identify your specific Mac.