Lesson 2

Question 1

What are the differences between a macOS update, upgrade, and reinstallation?

Answer 1

Update—Installs an incremental update of the macOS but doesn’t upgrade it to the next major version.
Upgrade—Installs the next major standalone version.
Reinstall—Installs the same major version of macOS on a disk that already has macOS installed. This overwrites the existing system files but has no effect on data.

Question 2

What steps should you take before you upgrade to macOS Mojave?

Answer 2

a. Verify installation requirements.
b. Connect to power.
c. Verify app compatibility.
d. Back up data.
e. Document network settings.
f. Open Software Update/App Store.

Question 3

What are the system requirements to upgrade to macOS Mojave?

Answer 3

OS X 10.8 or higher
2GB RAM
12.5GB storage
Internet
Apple ID(some cases)

Question 4

How do you check your Mac for updates?

Answer 4

Updates tab in the App store

Question 5

How does the macOS installer know which firmware updates to download for your Mac?

Answer 5

Installer uses your Mac model number for firmware updates specific to that model.

Question 6

How can you get the macOS installer?

Answer 6

Free from the App store

Question 7

How do you reinstall macOS?

Answer 7

Go to Utilities, select Install macOS, accept license agreement. Select your volume and install.

Question 8

What can you use to troubleshoot macOS installation issues?

Answer 8

From the macOS Installer menu bar, you can select the Window menu and then select and view the Installer Log.