Lesson 3: Set Up Your Mac Flashcards
• Complete initial macOS configuration. • Adjust common system settings. • Identify and install a configuration profile.
Which tool guides you through the initial macOS Big Sur configuration?
Setup Assistant guides you through the macOS Big Sur configuration process.
Which feature can significantly improve Apple ID security on Mac computers that have iCloud enabled?
Two-factor authentication can improve Apple ID security if iCloud is enabled.
See also: Apple ID Support
Which key features do you gain by setting up iCloud?
A key feature of iCloud is providing cloud storage and communication services for apps, including iCloud Drive, Photos, Contacts, Calendars, Reminders, Safari, Siri, Notes, Find My, News, Stocks, and Home.
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.
If you enter an Apple ID that belongs to someone under the age of 13 (made possible with Apple School Manager or Family Sharing), no iCloud services are turned on by default.
Where can you manage iCloud settings after you configure macOS Big Sur?
After you set up macOS Big Sur, you can manage iCloud settings by opening System Preferences, selecting Apple ID, then selecting the iCloud pane.
What’s a Configuration Profile?
How do you install or remove a Configuration Profile?
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 opens the Profiles preferences and prompts you to install the profile.
If you install the profile, macOS configures the settings contained in the profile.
You can remove installed profiles through Profiles preferences.
Where can you find system information and repair and warranty coverage information for your Mac?
You can find the system information and repair and warranty coverage information for your Mac in the About This Mac window.
If a Preference Pane is not displayed in System Preferences, how can you display it?
If a Preference Pane is not displayed in System Preferences, choose View > Show All Preferences.
