Part 3: File Systems - Lesson 12—Manage FileVault Flashcards
Goals • Describe how FileVault helps protect data. • Enable FileVault protection. • Describe how to regain access to a FileVault-protected Mac when all local user account passwords are lost.
1
Q
How does FileVault protect user data?
A
FileVault uses full-disk encryption to help prevent unauthorized access to the information on your
startup disk.
2
Q
How can you turn on FileVault if you didn’t turn it on when you were prompted by Setup Assistant?
A
You can turn on FileVault at any time from Security & Privacy preferences.
3
Q
What are the two ways you can save the FileVault recovery key when you enable FileVault in Security &
Privacy preferences?
A
FileVault Recovery offers two ways to recover passwords if FileVault passwords are lost:
a. You can use your Apple ID to unlock the FileVault volume and reset your password.
b. Record the key that FileVault randomly generates.
