Lesson 1—Introduction to macOS Flashcards
Which two Apple-developed and -engineered industry standards that Apple shared with the developer
community have contributed to the success of macOS?
Multicast domain name server (DNS) for networking and the Swift programming language for writing
software are two industry standards that Apple shared with the developer community that have
contributed to the success of macOS.
What is the default file system for all Mac computers running macOS Big Sur?
The default file system for all Mac computers is Apple File System (APFS).
When you upgrade a Mac with a version of macOS earlier than macOS High Sierra (SSD storage) or
Catalina (Fusion or hard disk drives), the startup disk is formatted with macOS Extended (HFS+)
Journaled. What happens to the startup disk when you upgrade to macOS Big Sur?
The startup disk is automatically converted to APFS when you upgrade to macOS Big Sur.
What are some of the new features of macOS Big Sur?
macOS Big Sur new features include the following:
• New design for refined experience
• New Control Center for macOS
• Updated Notification Center with notifications and widgets in a single dedicated column
• Updated Safari with new privacy reports
• Improved Messages
• Redesigned Maps
• New App Store privacy information
• Time Machine improvements
• Improved accessibility features
• Mac Catalyst improvements
Which privacy and security enhancements does macOS Big Sur improve?
macOS Big Sur privacy and security enhancements include the following:
• Signed system volume—macOS Big Sur introduces a cryptographically signed system volume that
protects against malicious tampering. It also means that your Mac knows the exact layout of your
system volume, allowing it to begin software updates in the background while you work.
• Faster updates—When macOS Big Sur is installed, software updates begin in the background and
complete faster than before—so it’s easier than ever to keep your Mac up to date and secure.
• Privacy information on the App Store—A new section on each app’s page on the App Store helps you
understand the privacy practices of the app before you download it.
• Self-reported privacy practices—Developers self-report their app privacy practices on the App Store.
See the types of data their app might collect—like usage data, contact information, or location—and
whether that data is shared with third parties.
Where can you access a guided tour to learn about new macOS Big Sur 11 features and how to navigate
your Mac?
You can see a guided tour in the Finder when you click the Help menu. You can choose the following
commands:
• See What’s New in macOS
• New to Mac? Tour the Basics.
