Lesson 1: Introduction to macOS

Question 1

Which two industry standards have been shared with the developer community and have contributed to the success of macOS?

Answer 1

Multicast DNS for networking and the Swift programming language for writing software are two industry standards that have been shared with the developer community and have contributed to the success of macOS.

Question 2

What is the default file system for all Mac computers running macOS Mojave?

Answer 2

The default file system for all Mac computers is Apple File System (APFS).

Question 3

What happens to the startup disk when you upgrade to macOS Mojave?

Answer 3

The startup disk is automatically converted to APFS when you upgrade to macOS Mojave.

Question 4

What are some of the new features of macOS Mojave?

Answer 4

macOS Mojave new features include the following:

• Dark Mode: A desktop look that helps you focus on your work.
• Finder: An improved search feature that opens automatically. It displays at the top and bottom of the screen and stays open as you use other apps.
• Stacks: A control-click feature that organizes and keeps your desktop clutter free.
• Quick Actions: A feature that allows you to perform actions on a file, such as rotating an image or trimming audio or video clips, without opening the file.
• Quick Look: A feature that allows you to preview the contents of many common file types, even without having apps installed.
• Screenshot Utility: A feature that lets you capture a screenshot or record a screen when you press Shift-Command-5.
• Continuity Camera: A feature that lets you import and scan your photos from your iOS device to your Mac and then insert them into a document.

Question 5

Which four iOS apps are introduced with macOS Mojave?

Answer 5

The four apps introduced with macOS Mojave are:

1. News
2. Stocks
3. Home
4. Voice Memos

Question 6

Which privacy and security enhancements have been improved with macOS Mojave?

Answer 6

macOS Mojave privacy and security enhancements include the following:

• App permission requirements: An app must get consent before it can access the camera, microphone, or sensitive information such as location data, your message history, or your mail database.
• Intelligent Tracking Prevention: It reduces the amount of information that sites can learn about your browser and device, and it limits an advertiser’s ability to track you.

Question 7

What is an upgraded function of Siri in macOS Mojave 10.14?

Answer 7

Siri can control your HomeKit-enabled devices, find your saved passwords, and discover more information about food, celebrities, and motorsports.

It can even find your devices that are associated with your iCloud account and have Find My iPhone, Find My iPad, or Find My Mac turned on.

Question 8

Where can you access a guided tour to learn about new macOS Mojave 10.14 features and learn how to navigate your Mac?

Answer 8

You can see a guided tour in the Finder when you select the Help menu.

You have the choice of viewing:

• What’s new in macOS?
• New to Mac? Tour the Basics.
• Get to know your MacBook Pro