Section 2: macOS Core Competencies Flashcards
In which Setup Assistant pane is the Mac enrolled with MDM, if assigned?
Remote Management. However, even if the computer is part of a management solution it will not go through this step if it is not connected to the internet.
Are users required to sign in with an Apple ID during Setup Assistant?
No, although many services (iCloud, iMessage, App Store, etc) will not be available until signed in.
After completing Setup Assistant, where can users reconfigure settings such as Location Services, Analytics, or Screen Time?
A user can navigate to System Preferences to update previously selected preferences.
By default, which items are contained in the Dock?
Applications, files, folders, recently used apps, the Trash, and the Finder
How can items be added to the Dock?
Select the desired application, file, or folder, and drag it to the appropriate section in the Dock.
What are some ways Spotlight can be used?
Open files and applications, search for locations with Maps, perform calculations, and much more.
Under which tab can system memory information be found in About This Mac?
The Overview tab
What are some different ways to open System Preferences?
Several options are available:
Click the System Preferences icon in the dock.
Select the Apple menu from the menu bar and click System Preferences.
Open Spotlight, enter System Preferences, and press Return.
Navigate to the Applications folder and double click System Preferences.
Where can users change the local user account password?
System Preferences > Users & Groups > Change Password
User data (documents, photos, and applications) is stored in which volume?
Data volume
Which technology prevents users from modifying the /System directory?
System Integrity Protection (SIP)
How can a file’s absolute path be found?
Secondary click a file, hold Option, choose Copy filename as Pathname.
Where can apps be downloaded that have been reviewed and approved by Apple?
Mac App Store
What is required to download an app from the Mac App Store?
Apple ID
What process automatically scans third-party apps for malicious software?
Notarization
What does the .plist file extension stand for?
Property list
How do property list files impact the user experience?
Property list files store app preferences (default color scheme, web browser home page, etc.).
Why is it important for IT administrators to understand property list files?
Properly list files can be configured by the user or remotely by administrators with tools like Jamf Pro. This allows admins to write and enforce preferences.
Where is the Terminal app located in macOS?
Applications > Utilities
What command provides the manual pages for a command?
man
What keyboard shortcut quits a manual page?
Q
What does the / key represent in the command-line interface (CLI)?
The root directory
What does the ~ key represent in CLI?
The current working user’s home directory
What command is used to move to different directories in the file system?
cd
Which keyboard shortcut moves the cursor to the beginning of a command?
Control-A
Which key can be used to complete directory and file names?
Tab
What can be used to execute commands with elevated privileges?
sudo
Why create a script?
Scripts help to automate tasks that would otherwise require them to be executed manually.
Why is it important to write a script in plain text?
Rich text formats may contain hidden characters used for formatting that would cause the script to not function properly.
What character informs the shell to not treat text as a command in a script?
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