3. File Systems: Lesson Twelve Flashcards
Which two built-in OS X apps can you use to get information about storage devices?
You can use Disk Utility and System Information to get storage device information.
What does the Disk Utility Verify and Repair feature do?
You can use the Disk Utility Verify and Repair feature to verify or repair a volume partition scheme and directory structure.
What is target disk mode and how is it engaged?
Target disk mode is a Mac-specific hardware feature that, when engaged, will share a Mac computer’s internal disks through the FireWire ports.
You can engage Target disk mode from Startup Disk preferences or by holding down the T key as you turn on the Mac.
Which permissions are modified by the Disk Utility Repair Permissions feature?
The Disk Utility Repair Permissions feature repairs only the ownership and permissions for items installed by Apple.
This may resolve issues with third-party products.
How can you reset a user’s home folder permissions?
You can reset user home folder permissions from the Reset Password app on OS X Recovery.