Moving to a New Mac Flashcards
Q: What app is used to transfer documents, apps, user accounts, and settings from an old Mac to a new Mac?
A: Migration Assistant.
Q: What type of connection does Migration Assistant use to transfer data between Macs?
A: A Wi-Fi peer-to-peer connection.
Q: What should you turn off on your old Mac before starting the migration process?
A: Any antivirus or firewall software.
Q: Where do you find the local hostname on your old Mac?
A: Apple menu > System Settings > General > Sharing.
Q: What should you do if the Migration Assistant screen does not appear on your new Mac?
A: Contact your MDM administrator.
Q: What happens if a user account exists on the new Mac during migration?
A: You are asked to either rename the account you’re moving or replace the existing account.
Q: How long can the migration process take?
A: Several hours, depending on the amount of content and data.
Q: What should you verify after the migration completes?
A: That the content and data transferred successfully.
Q: What should you do if a user forgets their login password?
A: Use the appropriate method to reset it depending on the Mac and user account configuration.
Q: What is the first step in resetting a forgotten login password?
A: Determine the applicable configuration for the Mac and user account.
Q: Can you reuse the login password for the account on your new Mac during migration?
A: Yes, you can reuse the login password or create a new one.
Q: What should you do after entering and confirming the login password on your new Mac?
A: Click “Set Password.”
Q: What appears after you click “Continue” in Migration Assistant?
A: A user name and password dialog.
Q: What should you do if you migrate multiple administrator accounts?
A: Repeat the steps to create a secure password for each of them.
Q: What is the final step in the migration process?
A: Click “Done” on the Migration Completed screen on both computers.
