1. Installation and Configuration: Lesson Three

Question 1

Which utilities are available when you start up from OS X Recovery?

Answer 1

The OS X Recovery System provides access to:
• Restore System From Time Machine Backup
• Install/Reinstall OS X
• Get Help Online via Safari
• Disk Utility
• Startup Disk
• Firmware Password Utility
• Network Utility
• Terminal
• Reset Password

Question 2

Which two resources does the local hidden OS X Recovery HD need to reinstall OS X?

Answer 2

The local hidden OS X Recovery HD doesn’t include the OS X installation assets. So reinstalling OS X from here requires high-speed Internet access and the ability to verify access to the installation assets.
Upgraded Mac computers are verified by entering the Apple ID used to purchase OS X. Verification is automatic for Mac computers that included OS X El Capitan when purchased new.

Question 3

Which two methods can you use to create an external OS X installation disk?

Answer 3

The OS X Recovery Disk Assistant can create a small OS X Recovery disk that lacks the OS X installation assets.
You can create an OS X Installation disk, which includes all OS X installation assets, with the “createinstallmedia” tool which is in the Install OS X El Capitan app.