Lesson 4 Flashcards
What utilities are available when started up from OS X Recovery?
The OS X Recovery system provides access to restore system from time machine backup, install/reinstall OS X, get help online via safari, disk utility, startup disk, firmware password utility, network utility, terminal, and reset password.
What two resources does the local hidden OS X Recovery HD need to reinstall OS X Mavericks?
The local hidden OS X recovery HD doesn’t include the OS X installation assets. So reinstalling OS X Mavericks from here requires high-speed internet access and the ability to verify verified by entering the apple ID used to purchase OS X mavericks. Verification is automatic for mac systems that included OS X mavericks when purchased new
What two methods can be used to create an external OS X Recovery Disk?
The OS X recovery disk assistant can create a small OS X recovery disk that lacks the OS X installation assets. An OS X installation disk, which includes the full OS X installation assets, can be created by using the createinstallmedia command line tool found inside the OS X Mavericks application.
