Lesson 18: Install Apps

Question 1

How can apps you purchased on one Mac be installed on another Mac you use?

Answer 1

If you use more than one Mac, you can enable automatic downloads of purchased apps on your other Mac.

Question 2

How many Apple IDs can be part of a Family Sharing group?

Answer 2

A Family Sharing group can have up to six members.

Question 3

Which security technologies does the Mac use to help protect users when they install third-party apps?

Answer 3

The Mac uses these technologies to protect users when they install third-party apps:

• Process Security: Security mechanisms, including SIP, that prevent access to resources unless specifically allowed. Systemwide privileges are allowed only when needed.
• App sandboxing: Apps are granted access only to the items they need.
• Code signing: Used by the system to verify the authenticity and integrity of the software.
• File quarantine: Displays a warning when you attempt to open an item downloaded from an external source such as the Internet.
• Malware detection: macOS maintains a list of known malicious software that’s automatically updated by the macOS software update.
• Gatekeeper: Uses both code signing and file quarantine to protect your Mac from malicious apps.

Question 4

Which two security options does Gatekeeper allow?

Which Gatekeeper option is the macOS High Sierra default?

Answer 4

Gatekeeper allows apps downloaded from these sources:

• The App Store
• The App Store and identified developers (default option)

Question 5

How do you install apps that aren’t located in the App Store?

Answer 5

In addition to using the App Store, you can install software using drag-and-drop installations or installation packages.

Question 6

What are three ways you can uninstall apps?

Answer 6

You can uninstall apps in three ways:

a. Uninstall the App using Launchpad.
b. Drag the app to Trash.
c. Use a custom-built uninstaller package.