Restoring a Mac to Factory Settings

Question 1

Which statement about Erase All Content and Settings is true?

Answer 1

Third-party apps are removed on your Mac after it’s been erased.

All settings, media, and data are erased from the Mac.

Question 2

Disk Utility can erase the built-in startup disk of a Mac when started in macOS.
True or False

Answer 2

False

You need to start in macOS Recovery to erase the built-in startup disk.

Question 3

How do you start a Mac notebook with Apple silicon in DFU mode?

Answer 3

Press and hold the power button and at the same time press all three of the following keys for 10 seconds: the left Control key, left Option key, and right Shift key. After 10 seconds, immediately release the three keys but continue to press and hold the power button until a DFU icon appears in Apple Configurator.

You can access DFU mode only by using these specific keys on a Mac notebook with Apple silicon.