CompTIA A+ 1102 Mac OS Flashcards
1
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- .dmg
- .pkg
- .app
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Mac OS File Types (list)
2
Q
- apple disk image format
- mountable as a drive in finder
- commonly used to distribute software
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“.dmg” (file type)
3
Q
- installer package
- runs through an installer script
- like “.dmg”, commonly used to distribute software
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“.pkg” (file type)
4
Q
- application bundle
- contains all the necessary files to use the application
- “view package contents” from the finder
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“.app” (file type)
5
Q
Uninstalling an Application
A
- move the “.app” file to the trash
- though some applications include a separate uninstall program
6
Q
- supports managed Apple IDs
- integrate with Active Directory
- can connect with an existing MDM
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Apple Business Manager
7
Q
- local backups on Mac OS
- keeps hourly backups for the past 24 hours, daily backups for the past month, and weekly backups for all previous months
- backups are deleted when the disk gets full
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Time Machine
8
Q
- quickly view everything that’s running
- spaces refers to multiple desktops
A
Mission Control and Spaces
9
Q
Keychain
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- password management utility
- encrypted
10
Q
- built-in search engine
- accessible by clicking the magnifying glass in the top right of the screen
- or by keying cmd-space
- define search categories in System Preferences
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Spotlight
11
Q
- the central OS file manager
- provides integrated access to other devices
A
Finder
12
Q
- use an optical drive from another computer
- designed for copying data files
- set up in System Preferences, under Sharing
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Remote Disc
13
Q
Disk Utility
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- manage disks and images
- has file system utilities
14
Q
FileVault
- FDE tool
- decryption requires a local key or iCloud authentication
- required before Mac OS can start
- set up in System Preferences, under Security & Privacy
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FileVault
15
Q
- press cmd-option-esc to bring up the menu
- or, hold down the option key when right clicking the application icon in the dock
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Force Quit
16
Q
System Preferences
A
the Mac OS version of the Windows Control Panel
17
Q
- configure the locations of multiple displays
- modify which display contains the Apple menu
- modify individual display settings
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Displays (System Preferences)
18
Q
- modify and configure printers and scanners
- including share options
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Printers and Scanners (System Preferences)
19
Q
- limit application access to private data, as well as cameras and microphones
- by default, Mac OS apps cannot view your private data
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Privacy (System Preferences)
20
Q
- allow applications to use system input
- can be used to further secure a system
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Accessability
