Mac OS tools

Question 1

Terminal

Answer 1

Is the command-line interface app for MacOS based on the UNIX model. Very similar to a Linux

Question 2

Snapshot/Restore

Answer 2

a tool used to create an image of APFS files and settings to backup them up to the local drive, or restore from a backed up image. introduced in OS High Sierra

similar to Windows restore points.

Question 3

Time Machine

Answer 3

creates incremental backups of files that can be restored at a later date. Back up data or schedule regular backups to an external hard drive, Apple’s Time Capsule storage unit, or a hard drive

Question 4

Screen sharing

Answer 4

Allows for the remote control of a Mac computer display.

useful for troubleshoot problems or coach a user on a remote computer. This feature is especially

Question 5

Force Quit

Answer 5

Force an unresponsive app to close. You can use this feature when you’re trying to troubleshoot app and system issues.

Question 6

Disk Utility

Answer 6

A MacOS tool used to…
perform setup or maintenance on hard disks
to create and format partitions.
check for disk errors and file system problems.
create disk images, or recover a disk from a backup image