Lesson 11 Flashcards
Manage File Systems and Storage
What do you call the process of applying logic to storage in the form of partitions, containers, and volumes?
Formatting
When should you use partitions instead of volumes?
a. You need to install multiple kinds of operating systems.
b. You want to install Windows using Boot Camp Assistant.
What is the default partition scheme used by Mac computers?
GUID Partition Map (GPT)
Which major volume formats are supported by macOS Mojave?
APFS Mac OS Extended FAT ExFAT NTFS
What are some of the advantages of APFS?
Makes common operations such as copying files and directories instantaneous Helps protect data from power outages and system crashes
Keeps files safe and secure with native encryption.
Name seven ways you can unmount and eject a volume or disk from the Finder?
a. Drag the disk icon to the Trash icon in the Dock.
b. In the Finder sidebar, click the small Eject button next to the volume you want to unmount and eject.
c. Select the disk you want to unmount and eject, go to the menubar, and choose File > Eject.
d. Select the volume you want to unmount and eject, and then choose File > Eject diskname.
e. Select the volume you want to unmount and eject, and then use the Command-E keyboard shortcut.
f. Select the volume you want to unmount and eject, and then secondary-click (or Control-click) to reveal a pop-up menu enabling you to select Eject diskname.
g. Select the disk you want to unmount and eject, click the Action button in the Finder window toolbar (it looks like a gear), and then choose Eject diskname
Which two built-in macOS Mojave apps can you use to gather information about storage devices?
Disk Utility and System Information can both be used to gather information about storage devices.
What does the Disk Utility First Aid feature do?
Verifies and repairs the partition scheme and volume directory structures.
