Part 4 Data Management: Lesson 17 Flashcards
What action is set as the default for opening archive files?
By default on OS X, double-clicking a zip archive causes the system to expand the zip archive into a folder next to the same location as the original zip archive.
What type of file is created by the Finder when you select the Archive option?
The Archive option in the Finder creates compressed zip archive files.
Which OS X application is responsible for the creation and management of disk images?
Disk utility is the primary application for creating and managing disk images.
Why would you use an archive file over a disk image? Why would you use a disk image over and archive file?
Archive files are much simpler to create in the finder and are compatible with third-party operating systems. Disk images are more difficult create and manage, the offer greater flexibility. Primarily disk images can be easily modified and converted. However OS X- style disk images aren’t compatible with third-party operating systems.
