Best Practices

Question 1

Partial or full backups that can be used for immediate recovery purposes. Usually the most recent backup.

Answer 1

Working copy backups or Shadow copies

Question 2

A log file that includes all recent changes and transactions in case a crash occurs and the files were not saved.

Answer 2

Journaled File System (JFS)

Question 3

A container that can withstand damage from any type of fire or temperature.

Answer 3

Fireproof

Question 4

A container that can withstand damage for in a given situation for a certain amount of time

Answer 4

Fire Rated

Question 5

Ability to take file data that is spread out on a disk and put it in the same location

Answer 5

Deframentation

Question 6

Where do you find software updates on iPhone / iPad

Answer 6

Touch Settings > General > Software Update

Question 7

Where do you find software updates on macOS

Answer 7

From Apple Menu > Click System Preferences > Software Update

Question 8

Linux tool used for getting patches from a repository site and downloading it for installation

Answer 8

APT (Advanced Package Tool)

Question 9

Linux command for requesting a patch

Answer 9

apt-get

Question 10

Tool used with RPM (Redhat Package Manager) to obtain patches

Answer 10

YUM (Yellowdog Updater Modified)

Question 11

macOS tool for making Backups

Answer 11

Time Machine

Question 12

macOS archives key files and settings using ________ in the event an external backup drive is not connected.

Answer 12

Snapshot

Question 13

macOS tool that backup project files and all files on the system at the time of failure

Answer 13

Image Recovery

Question 14

macOS tool used to create an image of the operating system and can be directed towards an external device

Answer 14

macOS Disk Utility

Question 15

Linux / macOS command that shows how much disk space is in use

Answer 15

-du

Question 16

Linux / macOS command that shows how much space is free

Answer 16

-df

Question 17

Linux / macOS command that checks and repairs disk

Answer 17

-fsck

Question 18

Path to macOS terminal utility

Answer 18

Finder > Devices > Applications > Utilities > Terminal

Question 19

macOS requires ________ to enable screen share

Answer 19

VNC (Virtual Networking Computing)

Question 20

How to close an unresponsive app on macOS

Answer 20

Force Quit

Option+Command+Esc

Question 21

How to open Mission Control on Apple

Answer 21

1. Press the mission control key on the keyboard
2. Click mission control icon on the dock
3. Swipe up with 3 or 4 fingers on a trackpad

Question 22

Password management system on Apple that allows you to store passwords for websites, mail servers, Wi-Fi, etc.

Answer 22

Keychain Access
iCloud Keychain (cloud version)

Question 23

Search feature provided by Apple

Answer 23

Spotlight

Press Command + Spacebar (from any app)

Question 24

Apple’s remote storage

Answer 24

iCloud

Question 25

iOS tool for viewing folders, files, apps, disc, etc.

Answer 25

Finder

Question 26

macOS feature that allows access to files on a CD / DVD that is installed on a different machine

Answer 26

Remote Disc

Question 27

Bar on the bottom of macOS that provides easy access to key apps.

Answer 27

Dock

Question 28

What are the minimum requirements to use Boot Camp on an Apple PC?

Answer 28

• Intel Based
• 64 Bit Windows Version
• 30 GB free disk space