4. Data Management: Lesson Thirteen Flashcards
Why does the Finder hide certain folders at the root of the system volume?
The Finder hides certain UNIX folders from standard and managed users because they don’t need them.
If users need access to these folders, they can access them from Terminal.
What are the two ways you can hide items from the Finder?
The Finder doesn’t show items with periods at the beginning of their filenames or items with the hidden file flag enabled.
You can manage these hidden items from Terminal.
What does OS X use bundles or packages for?
Bundles and packages are used to combine complex items into individual folders.
Packages appear as a single item in the Finder. This allows software developers to combine resources into a single item and prevents users from seeing and potentially damaging those resources by moving or deleting files.
How does an alias differ from a symbolic link?
Both aliases and symbolic links act as shortcuts to an original item.
An alias contains additional information that allows the system to keep track of the original item if it’s renamed or moved within the same volume.
Any change to an original item breaks a symbolic link.
Why would you use an archive file instead of a disk image? Why would you use a disk image instead of an archive file?
Archive files are much simpler to create in the Finder and are compatible with third-party operating systems.
Disk images are more difficult to create and manage but offer greater flexibility.
Primarily, disk images can be easily modified and converted. However, OS X style disk images aren’t compatible with third-party operating systems.
What type of file is created by the Finder when you select the Archive option?
The Archive option in the Finder creates compressed zip archive files.
Which action in OS X is set as the default for opening zip archive files?
By default in OS X, double-clicking a zip archive causes the system to expand the contents of the zip archive next to the same location as the original zip archive.
Which OS X app do you use to create and manage disk images?
Disk Utility is the primary app for creating and managing disk images.
