MacOS Tools and Features Flashcards
1
Q
What is Finder used for?
A
The Finder is MacOS’s file and folder management utility
2
Q
iCloud
A
use an Apple ID for data synchronization and App Store
3
Q
Key Chain
A
manage secrets, passwords
4
Q
Time Machine
A
macOS’s primary backup utility
5
Q
Disk Utility
A
view, manage and modify storage devices
6
Q
FileVault
A
implement full disk encryption
7
Q
Boot Camp
A
Windows virtualization software
8
Q
Remote Disc
A
software that allows macOS to connect over a network to another macOS machine’s optical drive
9
Q
Common application installation files
A
.dmg - disk image file
.app - installer file, self contained application
.pkg - “Pack of Files”, needs to be installed before a program can run
10
Q
What is “Terminal”?
A
macOS CLI-based application
(cmd prompt for macOS)
uses Z shell or zsh by default
