Lesson 12—Manage FileVault Flashcards
How does FileVault protect user data?
FileVault uses full-disk encryption to help prevent unauthorized access to the information on your
startup disk.
How can you turn on FileVault if you didn’t turn it on when you were prompted by Setup Assistant?
You can turn on FileVault at any time from Security & Privacy preferences.
What are the two ways you can save the FileVault recovery key when you enable FileVault in Security &
Privacy preferences?
FileVault Recovery offers two ways to recover passwords if FileVault passwords are lost:
a. You can use your Apple ID to unlock the FileVault volume and reset your password.
b. Record the key that FileVault randomly generates.