Lesson 2: Update, Upgrade, or Reinstall macOS Flashcards
• Describe the differences between a macOS update, upgrade, and reinstallation. • Describe the macOS Installer. • Update macOS. • Upgrade macOS. • Reinstall macOS. • Verify system information • Troubleshoot a macOS upgrade or reinstallation.
What are the differences between a macOS update, upgrade, and reinstallation?
The differences between a macOS update, upgrade, and reinstallation are:
- macOS update: Installs an incremental update of the Mac operating system but doesn’t upgrade it to the next major version.
- macOS 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 leaves apps, user home folders, and other files in place.
What steps should you take before you upgrade to macOS Mojave?
Before you upgrade to macOS Mojave, you should take these steps:
- Verify installation requirements.
- Plug notebook computers into power.
- Verify app compatibility.
- Back up important content.
- Document network settings.
- Open Software Update or the App Store.
What are the system requirements to upgrade to macOS Mojave?
The system requirements to upgrade to Mojave are:
- OS X Mountain Lion 10.8 or later
- 2 GB of memory
- 12.5 GB of available storage space for a new installation (or up to 18.5 GB of available storage to upgrade from OS X Yosemite 10.10 or earlier)
- Compatible Internet service provider
- Apple ID for some features
How do you check your Mac for updates?
To check your Mac for updates, go to the App Store, click updates, and click the Update buttons for the App updates you want to install.
Or you can Click the Update All button to install all of the updates.
How does the macOS installer know which firmware updates to download for your Mac?
The Installer uses your Mac model number to locate and download a firmware update specific for your Mac.
How can you get the macOS installer?
macOS installer is free and can be downloaded from the App Store.
How do you reinstall macOS?
To reinstall macOS, [boot to macOS Recovery], select Install macOS, and continue to the license agreement.
If it is acceptable, click agree, select your volume or show all disks, and select your volume and install.
What can you use to troubleshoot macOS installation issues?
To troubleshoot macOS installation issues from the macOS Installer menu bar, you can select the Window menu and then select and view the Installer Log.
