Lesson 1 - Install OS X El Capitan Flashcards
What are the minimum requirements for upgrading a system to OS X El Capitan?
The minimum requirements for upgrading to OS X El Capitan are: OS X v10.6.8 or later
2 GB of memory
8.8 GB of available space
Some features require an Apple ID.
Some features require a compatible Internet service provider.
A compatible Mac model as listed at www.apple.com/osx/how-to-upgrade/.
What four preparation steps should you take before upgrading a system?
The four steps you should take before upgrading a system to OS X are to verify application compatibility, back up important files and folders, back up critical settings, and install Apple software and firmware updates.
How can you determine whether a Mac requires a firmware update?
You can identify a Mac computer’s firmware version by opening the full system report in the System Information application or the System Profiler application. You can determine whether a Mac computer’s firmware is up to date by visiting the Apple support website, which maintains a list of available firmware updates.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of using a single-partition disk with OS X? How about a multiple-partition disk?
Single-partition disks are easier to set up initially, but they aren’t as flexible for administration and maintenance. Multiple-partition disks require repartitioning during setup, but separate partitions can be used to segregate user data and host multiple operating systems.
How can you acquire the OS X El Capitan installer?
The OS X El Capitan installer can be downloaded only from the Mac App Store. It is completely free of charge.
What options can you select from during the OS X installation?
During installation of OS X, the only optional choice is to define an installation destination other than the Mac computer’s current default system disk.
When troubleshooting a failed OS X installation, how can you find out more about why the installation may have failed?
Once the system restarts after the failed installation, you can open the Console application and view the resulting /var/log/install.log.
