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macOS Sierra Flashcards

1
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How would I restore an older Mac’s firmware?

A

Through a Firmware Restoration CD

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2
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What would you do if a restoration did not complete on a older Mac?

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Restore its firmware through its Firmware Restoration CD

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3
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What are two ways to change a disc structure?

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  1. Repartitioning the existing disk.

2. Adding a new disk.

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4
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What does a “clean Install” refer to?

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An erase and install

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5
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What one thing must I do before any OS install?

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I must prepare the disk to accept the new OS installation.

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6
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What are the 2 requirements that make a disk formatted to accept macOS?

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  1. Partitioned via GUID Partition Map (GPT) scheme.

2. Contain at least one macOS Extended (Journaled) Formatted volume.

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7
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What disks are already properly formatted to accept macOS Sierra?

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OS X Lion 10.7 and later

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8
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What would I use to erase and repartition a disk?

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Disk Utility

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9
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What is Mac’s default partition setup?

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Single disk formatted with a single large system volume.

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10
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What benefit does repartitioning a disk have?

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Separates a single large volume into several smaller volumes in order to have multiple storage options.

Example: taking one large storage bin and cutting it down to 2 or more for better organization.

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11
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What is one benefit to having a single disk partition?

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Often it is the most affective use of disk space.

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12
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What are 2 benefits to having multiple partitions?

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1) Allows for multiple operating systems on one computer

2) Replacing a damaged OS could potentially be easier

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13
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Do I need to stay with the computer while it is installing the OS?

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No, just choose the target installation destination then leave the computer to do the job.

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14
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Will the computer shut off during the installation?

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Yes, installing the OS will cause the computer to reboot on its own at least one time.

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15
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What do I do if the power shut off or the disk disconnected?

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Simply restart the installation

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16
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Do I have to choose the installation type of new or update?

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No, the installer chooses the appropriate installation type

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17
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What are upgrade installations

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Upgrade installations update the older operating system to new without erase.

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18
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What is a new installation?

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When there is no OS on a disk a new installation will place a new OS on a blank disk.

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19
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Does the installer ever delete data?

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No. The installer never deletes non-system data on the selected destination.

20
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What is a special design feature of the macOS installer?

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The macOS installer is designed to ensure that third-party applications and user data remain functional after an installation.

21
Q

What are a two installation destination choices for macOS?

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  1. Current disk that contains macOS

2. Disk without macOS on it

22
Q

Can I upgrade the OS if other computer users are logged in?

A

No.

23
Q

What are two ways to log another user out of my computer?

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  1. Have them log out

2. Force restart the computer

24
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What are 2 things I must do in order to perform a erase/install successfully?

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  1. Manually erase the destination system disk using Disk Utility.
  2. Run macOS installer
25
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How do I erase the system disk my Mac is currently running from?

A

Start up from another system.

26
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What one decision do you have to make when installing macOS Sierra?

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One must decide the disk volume where macOS will be installed.

27
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Can I choose an external disk to install macOS?

A

Yes. macOS can be installed on either an internal or external disk as long as it is properly formatted.

28
Q

Is there a default disk that macOS will choose?

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Yes. The default selection will be the current startup disk

29
Q

How do I choose a different disk to install macOS?

A

Click the “Show All Disks” button to choose an alternate

destination.

30
Q

Why are some disks/partitions greyed out?

A

The macOS installer has determined that the Mac cannot start from that location.

31
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What are 3 possible reasons disks/partitions are not able to operate macOS?

A
  1. Disk does not use the proper partition scheme for your Mac.
  2. Not formatted properly.
  3. Disk contains a Time Machine backup.
32
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What partition scheme do Intel Mac computers use?

A

GPT scheme

33
Q

What can I do if my disk is not properly partitioned with the GPT scheme?

A

Repartitioning the disk using Disk Utility.

34
Q

What partition format does macOS require?

A

macOS Extended (Journaled) volume

35
Q

How do I fix a partition that is not formatted properly with macOS Extended (Journaled) volume?

A

Erase the partition using Disk Utility.

36
Q

What article would I reference if I can’t install OS X on a Time Machine backup disk?

A

HT203322

37
Q

Can a previous OS version be put back onto my computer?

A

Yes. macOS installer has the

ability to “back out” of an installation and restore the previous system.

38
Q

What are 3 common macOS installation failures?

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  1. inability to verify the selected disk or partition
  2. some features of macOS are not supported
    on the selected disk
  3. installer does not let you select a properly formatted/partitioned disk
39
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What is a sign of serious disk problems?

A

Inability of the macOS installer to verify it.

40
Q

Why did I get an error message that some of the macOS features are not supported on the selected disk?

A

2 possible reasons:

  1. System disk is a software RAID (Redundant
    Array of Independent Disks) set.
  2. It uses non-standard Boot Camp partitioning.
41
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What if I install macOS Sierra to a disk that some features are not supported on?

A

The installer cannot create a macOS Recovery HD, but you can still install macOS Sierra.

42
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What is a macOS Recovery HD?

A

When macOS is installed on a computer there is a hidden partition that stores “Recovery HD.”

43
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Why d I have a macOS Recovery HD partition on my disk?

A

So you have a copy of an OSX Install Disc on your computer.

44
Q

How do I start my computer from the Recovery HD partition?

A

2 Ways:

  1. Start your Mac while holding down Command + R
  2. Start your Mac while holding down Alt/Option
45
Q

What does holding Command + R do when starting my Mac?

A

It will restart you computer from the Recovery HD associated with the last OSX volume you were running .

46
Q

What does holding down Alt/Options do when starting my Mac?

A

Bring up the Startup Manager

47
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What is the purpose of the “Startup Manager?”

A

Shows all possible startup volumes

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