Lesson 3—Set Up Your Mac

Question 1

Which tool guides you through the initial macOS Big Sur configuration?

Answer 1

Setup Assistant guides you through the macOS Big Sur configuration process.

Question 2

Which feature can significantly improve Apple ID security on Mac computers that have iCloud enabled?

Answer 2

Two-factor authentication can improve Apple ID security if iCloud is enabled.

Question 3

Which key features do you gain by setting up iCloud?

Answer 3

A key feature of iCloud is providing cloud storage and communication services for apps, including
iCloud Drive, Photos, Contacts, Calendars, Reminders, Safari, Siri, Notes, and Find My. iCloud Keychain
is also enabled if the Apple ID you entered has two-factor authentication. If the Apple ID you entered
belongs to the @mac.com, @me.com, or @icloud.com domain, Mail is also configured.

Question 4

Where can you manage iCloud settings after you configure macOS Big Sur?

Answer 4

After you set up macOS Big Sur, you can manage iCloud settings by opening System Preferences,
selecting Apple ID, then selecting the iCloud pane.

Question 5

What is a configuration profile? How do you install or remove a configuration profile?

Answer 5

A configuration profile is a document with the filename extension .mobileconfig that contains system
settings as defined by an administrator. When you open a configuration profile document, macOS Big
Sur displays an alert in Notification Center. Click the notification to open the Profiles preferences.
Review the information about the profile, then click Install. When you install the profile, macOS
configures the settings contained in the profile. You can remove installed profiles through Profiles
preferences.

Question 6

Where can you find system information and repair and warranty coverage information for your Mac?

Answer 6

You can find system information and repair and warranty coverage information for your Mac in the
About This Mac window.