18. Install Apps

Question 1

1. How can apps you purchased on one Mac be installed on another Mac you use?

Answer 1

1. If you use more than one Mac, you can enable automatic downloads of purchased apps on your other Mac.

Question 2

2. How many Apple IDs can be part of a Family Sharing group?

Answer 2

2. A Family Sharing group can have up to six members.

Question 3

3. Which security technologies does the Mac use to help protect users when they install third-party apps?

Answer 3

3. The Mac uses these technologies to protect users when they install third-party apps:
   * Process Security—Security mechanisms, including SIP, that prevent access to resources unless specifically allowed. Systemwide privileges are allowed only when needed.
   * App sandboxing—Apps are granted access only to the items they need.
   * Code signing—Used by the system to verify the authenticity and integrity of the software.
   * File quarantine—Displays a warning when you attempt to open an item downloaded from an external source such as the Internet.
   * Malware detection—macOS maintains a list of known malicious software that’s automatically updated by the macOS software update.
   * Gatekeeper—Uses both code signing and file quarantine to protect your Mac from malicious apps.

Question 4

4. Which two security options does Gatekeeper allow? Which Gatekeeper option is the macOS High Sierra default?

Answer 4

4. Gatekeeper allows apps downloaded from these sources:
   * The App Store
   * The App Store and identified developers (default option)

Question 5

5. How do you install apps that aren’t located in the App Store?

Answer 5

5. In addition to using the App Store, you can install software using drag-and-drop installations or installation packages.

Question 6

6. What are three ways you can uninstall apps?

Answer 6

6. You can uninstall apps in three ways:
   a. Uninstall the App using Launchpad.
   b. Drag the app to Trash.
   c. Use a custom-built uninstaller package