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Turning On FileVault Flashcards

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Q: What is the primary purpose of FileVault on a Mac?

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A: To encrypt sensitive data and protect against unauthorized access.

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Q: What does FileVault encrypt on a Mac?

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A: Both the system and data volumes.

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Q: What are the two methods to access encrypted data with FileVault?

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A: Valid login password or Touch ID.

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Q: What are the two recovery options available when setting up FileVault?

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A: iCloud account or personal recovery key.

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Q: What should your Mac be connected to during the FileVault setup?

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A: A power source.

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Q: What might affect FileVault settings on organization-owned devices?

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A: MDM (Mobile Device Management) settings.

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Q: Where do you go in System Settings to turn on FileVault?

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A: Privacy & Security.

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Q: What should you do with the recovery key once it is generated?

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A: Write it down and keep it somewhere safe.

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Q: What happens if you forget your login password with FileVault enabled?

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A: You won’t be able to access your encrypted files.

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Q: What should you check if your organization uses an MDM solution?

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A: The organization’s policy or preference for configuring FileVault.

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Q: What is a personal recovery key used for in FileVault?

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A: To unlock your disk and reset your password if needed.

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Q: What is the alternative to using a personal recovery key for FileVault recovery?

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A: Using your iCloud account.

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Q: What must you do if you select the option to use your iCloud account for FileVault?

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A: Sign in to your iCloud account to start encryption.

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Q: What appears if iCloud is not set up on your Mac during FileVault setup?

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A: The option “Set up my iCloud account to reset my password.”

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Q: What is the first step to turn on FileVault in System Settings?

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A: Click Privacy & Security.

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Q: What should you do after recording the recovery key during FileVault setup?

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A: Click Continue to begin data encryption.

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Q: What is the final step to verify that FileVault is turned on?

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A: Ensure encryption is finished or in progress, then close System Settings.

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Q: What is the importance of keeping the recovery key safe?

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A: If you forget your login password, you’ll need the recovery key to access your user account and files.

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Q: When are encryption keys generated in macOS on APFS volumes?

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A: During user creation, first user password creation, or first user login.

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Q: What is a bootstrap token used for in macOS?

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A: To facilitate secure access and encryption key management.

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Q: What should you refer to for more information about secure tokens and bootstrap tokens?

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A: Use secure token, bootstrap token, and volume ownership in deployments.

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Q: What is the role of a secure token in macOS?

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A: To manage user authentication and encryption.

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Q: How does macOS ensure data security during user creation?

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A: By generating encryption keys.

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Q: What is the significance of volume ownership in macOS deployments?

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A: It determines who has control over the encrypted volumes.

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Q: What is the relationship between bootstrap tokens and encryption keys?

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A: Bootstrap tokens help manage and distribute encryption keys securely.

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Q: Why is it important to understand bootstrap tokens in macOS?

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A: To effectively manage encryption and secure access in deployments.

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Q: What happens during the first user login on a Mac regarding encryption?

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A: Encryption keys are generated.

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Q: What is the first step to turn on FileVault in System Settings?

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A: Click Privacy & Security.

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Q: What should you do after clicking Turn On for FileVault?

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A: Enter an administrator’s name and password, then click Unlock.

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Q: What are the two options for unlocking the disk when turning on FileVault?

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A: Use an iCloud account or a recovery key.

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Q: What should you select if you do not want to use your iCloud account for FileVault?

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A: Select “Create a recovery key and do not use my iCloud account.”

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Q: What must you do with the recovery key during FileVault setup?

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A: Record the displayed recovery key and keep it safe.

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Q: What is the importance of keeping the recovery key safe?

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A: If you forget your login password, you’ll need the recovery key to reset it and access your files.

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Q: How can you verify that FileVault is turned on?

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A: Check that encryption is finished or in progress in System Settings.

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Q: What should you do after verifying FileVault is turned on?

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A: Close System Settings.

36
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Q: How does FileVault enhance data security when your Mac wakes from sleep?

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A: It requires you to enter your login password.

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Q: What is the impact of the Apple T2 Security Chip or Apple silicon on FileVault encryption?

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A: FileVault encryption is nearly immediate on these devices.

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Q: Why is user consent important for applications accessing folders on a Mac?

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A: To protect user privacy and sensitive information.

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Q: What can users manage to enhance privacy on a Mac?

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A: Which applications and processes can monitor information.

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Q: How does Apple ensure privacy for users conducting private video conferences?

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A: By requiring user consent for applications to access folders.

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Q: What should users do to manage application access on a Mac?

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A: Control permissions in System Settings.

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Q: What is the role of System Settings in managing privacy on a Mac?

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A: It allows users to manage application permissions and access.

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Q: How can users protect sensitive content on a Mac?

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A: By managing which applications have access to their data.

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Q: What is the impact of not managing application permissions on a Mac?

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A: Potential unauthorized access to sensitive information.

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Q: What should users do to ensure their privacy settings are up to date?

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A: Regularly review and update application permissions in System Settings.

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Q: How does Apple prioritize user privacy on a Mac?

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A: By requiring user consent for applications to access folders and data.

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Q: What is a key step in maintaining privacy on a Mac?

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A: Managing which applications and processes can monitor information.

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What should you do after you turn on FileVault?

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Continue to use your Mac as you normally do.

You can use your Mac normally because encryption is nearly immediate for Mac computers with Apple silicon or the T2 chip, and it proceeds safely in the background on other Mac computers.

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You’ve forgotten your login password or it’s locked from too many failed attempts to log in. What’s the alternative method to unlock FileVault and reset your password?

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Use iCloud Account Recovery.

Instead of using a personal recovery key, you can set up FileVault to use your iCloud account to reset the password and access your user account and files.

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