MacOS Tools & Features Flashcards
What are the two main components of the macOS desktop environment?
Menu bar at the top and Dock at the bottom.
What is the default context for the macOS Menu bar?
Finder.
What can be accessed by clicking the Apple icon on the Menu bar?
Information on the hardware and software, System Preferences, quitting applications, shutdown/restart/sleep/logout.
What does the “Go” menu in macOS allow users to do?
Browse to different locations and launch applications.
What are some functions of the icons on the right side of the Menu bar?
Screen sharing and mirroring, Wi-Fi/network configuration, Spotlight search, Control Center, time and date.
What is the keyboard shortcut for Spotlight search?
Command+Spacebar.
What does Mission Control allow users to do?
View desktop spaces.
What does the Dock in macOS provide?
Application launcher, access to open applications, and recently used applications.
What are macOS gestures used for?
Swipe movements with multitouch input devices.
What is the Terminal in macOS?
A command-line interface (CLI) application that uses Z shell or zsh by default.
What can you use iCloud for in macOS?
Data synchronization and App Store purchases.
What is Keychain used for in macOS?
Managing secrets and passwords.
What is Time Machine in macOS?
The primary backup utility.
What is Disk Utility used for in macOS?
Viewing, managing, and modifying storage devices.
What is FileVault used for in macOS?
Full-disk encryption.
