Troubleshooting Mac Startup Issues

Question 1

Which steps start up a Mac with Apple silicon in macOS Recovery?

Answer 1

With the Mac shut down, press and hold the power button until “Loading startup options” appears.

Mac computers with Apple silicon use the power button for all options.

Question 2

What does safe mode prevent from loading when you start up a Mac?

Answer 2

Login items

Safe mode prevents your Mac from loading login items, system extensions not required by macOS, and fonts not installed by macOS.

Question 3

What is a function of macOS Recovery?

Answer 3

macOS Recovery helps you repair or erase a hard disk.

macOS Recovery helps you restore from Time Machine, reinstall macOS, get help online, repair or erase a hard disk, and more.