1.10 macOS Flashcards

Identify common features and tools of macOS

1
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Time Machine

A

Automatically backs up Mac and performs hourly, daily and weekly backup of files

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2
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Finder

A

File Explorer for mac

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3
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Dock

A

Used for managing applications from the desktop (taskbar)

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4
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Spotlight

A

Search function

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5
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.pkg (Package)

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Installer that supports complex setup tasks using a setup wizard

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6
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.dmg (Disc image)

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Installer for copying self-contained apps to an app folder

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7
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Mission Control

A

Enables setup of multiple virtual desktops

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8
Q

File Vault

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Disk encryption tool - encrypts data stored on HDD or SSD

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9
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Remote Disc

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Utility that allows access to an optical disc drive over the network

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10
Q

Why do Mac computers need Remote Disc?

A

They need to access an ODD over the network because most don’t have an internal optical drive

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11
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Keychain

A

Password management system

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12
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System Preferences (renamed to System Settings)

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Centralised location for mail, contacts, calendar, photos, notes, reminders etc.

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13
Q

How much storage does a free iCloud account include?

A

5GB

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14
Q

What is one reason Mac is less secure than Windows?

A

It does not have any built in AV software

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15
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Apple Business Manager

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Supervises the use of macOS systems, locates devices and updates devices

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