Managing Network and Sharing on Mac

Question 1

Where should you check the status of your network connection?

A. Accessibility settings
B. Network settings
C. General settings
D. Find My app

Answer 1

B. Network settings

You can check the status of a network connection, such as Ethernet or Wi-Fi, in Network settings.

Question 2

Where in Network settings can you renew your DHCP lease?

A. Other Services > Set Service Order
B. [service name] > Details > TCP/IP
C. [service name] > Known Networks > Network Settings
D. Other Services > Add Service

Answer 2

B. [service name] > Details > TCP/IP

Click the Renew DHCP Lease button to renew your lease.

Question 3

Which Terminal command can help you determine whether a communication issue is related to your computer, your connection, or a remote device?

A. Info
B. Netstat
C. Ping

Answer 3

C. Ping

Pinging can help you determine whether a communication issue is related to your computer, your connection, or a remote device.

Question 4

Which key or key combination do you press and hold before you click the Wi-Fi status icon to access the Open Wireless Diagnostics option?

A. Shift
B. Option
C. Command-W
D. Option-Command-Esc

Answer 4

B. Option

Option-clicking the Wi-Fi status icon accesses the Open Wireless Diagnostics option in the macOS Wi-Fi status menu.

Question 5

Which type of file is the wireless diagnostics report?

A. Plain text
B. Encrypted
C. Obfuscated
D. Compressed

Answer 5

D. Compressed

The report is a compressed file with a name that begins with WirelessDiagnostics.

Question 6

Where can you find the wireless diagnostics report?

A. /system/volumes
B. /library/logs
C. /root/shared
D. /var/tmp

Answer 6

D. /var/tmp

The wireless diagnostics report is located in the /var/tmp folder.

Question 7

Where can you find AirDrop settings on macOS?

A. The Finder window
B. Network settings pane
C. Privacy & Security settings pane

Answer 7

A. The Finder window

AirDrop settings are in the Finder sidebar below Favorites, in the General settings pane, or in Control Center in the menu bar.

Question 8

If you want to send a file that’s automatically accepted by a secondary device, what must you verify on both devices?

A. Both devices must be signed in to the same Apple ID.
B. Both devices must have Firewall settings turned on.
C. Both devices must have Wi-Fi and Bluetooth turned off.

Answer 8

A. Both devices must be signed in to the same Apple ID.

If you use AirDrop to send a file that’s automatically sent to your device, make sure that you sign in to both devices with the same Apple ID.

Question 9

When troubleshooting AirDrop, which System Settings option should you choose?

A. Network > Firewall
B. Privacy & Security
C. General

Answer 9

A. Network > Firewall

Remember to deselect “Block all incoming connections” in the Options section of Firewall.