Part 2

Question 1

What are the different macOS Recovery options and startup key combinations?

Answer 1

• Command-R—Install the latest macOS that was installed on your Mac without upgrading to the latest version.
• Option-Command-R—Upgrade to the latest macOS that’s compatible with your Mac.
• Option-Shift-Command-R—Install the macOS that came with your Mac or the version closest to it that’s still available.

Question 2

What are the types of local user accounts in macOS Catalina? How are they different?

Answer 2

• Administrator—Administrator user accounts are part of the admin group and are allowed full access to all apps, preferences, and shared resource locations.
• Standard—Standard users are allowed to take advantage of nearly all the resources and features of a Mac, but they generally can’t change preferences that might affect other users.
• Guest—The default guest account is similar to a standard user, but it doesn’t require a password. When a guest user logs out, the home folder is deleted, including any home folder items that would normally be saved, such as preference files or web browser history.
• Sharing only—“Sharing only” accounts allow you to share files with someone on a different computer, but they can’t log in to your Mac.• Group—A group account is a list of user accounts that gives you greater control over file and folder access.

Question 3

How can you limit the amount of time that a user account can access apps?

Answer 3

You can use Screen Time to manage downtime, app limits, and content and privacy restrictions.

Question 4

What does fast user switching allow you to do?

Answer 4

Fast user switching lets a Mac switch between user accounts without users having to log out or quit apps.

Question 5

Which folder can you use to share a file with another user on the same computer?

Answer 5

Every user has a Dropbox folder, located in their Public folder, which can be used to transfer files with other users. Users can’t add or make changes to files in your public folder.

Question 6

What does Migration Assistant enable you to do?

Answer 6

Migration Assistant enables you to transfer settings, user accounts, and content from a Mac or Windows computer or from a Time Machine backup to your Mac.

Question 7

What app should you use to manage keychain settings?

Answer 7

You should use Keychain Access to view and modify most keychain items.

Question 8

How can you change your local computer account password?

Answer 8

You can change your local account passwords from the General pane of Security & Privacy preferences or from Users & Groups preferences.