Lesson 2 - Set Up and Configure macOS

Question 1

Which tool guides you through the initial macOS Sierra configuration?

Answer 1

Setup Assistant guides you through the macOS Sierra configuration process.

Question 2

Which key features do you gain by setting up iCloud?

Answer 2

iCloud is a free service from Apple that provides cloud storage and communication services for apps, including Mail, Contacts, Calendars, Reminders, Notes, Safari, Keychain, Photos, and any other apps that support iCloud integration. iCloud also provides Find My Mac technology for help locating a lost or stolen Mac.

Question 3

After you configure macOS Sierra, where can you manage iCloud settings?

Answer 3

After you set up macOS Sierra, you can manage iCloud settings from iCloud or Internet Accounts preferences.

Question 4

What’s a profile? How do you manage profiles?

Answer 4

A profile is a document with the filename extension .mobileconfig that contains system settings as defined by an administrator. When you open a profile document, macOS Sierra installs the profile and configures the settings. You can manage installed profiles through Profiles preferences.

Question 5

Where can you find the system version number, build number, and hardware serial number? What’s the significance of these numbers?

Answer 5

You can find the system version, build number, and hardware serial number in the About This Mac dialog or the login screen. The system version number defines the specific version of macOS Sierra currently installed. The system build number is an even more specific identifier used primarily by developers. The hardware serial number is a unique number used to identify your Mac.