Using Console Flashcards
Q: Can standard accounts access system log files and reports?
A: No, they can only access logs and reports that belong to them.
Q: How do you open Console from the Finder menu bar?
A: Go to Finder > Go > Utilities > Console.
Q: What is an alternative way to access Console?
A: Using Spotlight or Launchpad.
Q: What should you do before starting to stream log messages to save battery?
A: Connect to a power source and close noncritical apps.
Q: How do you start streaming log messages in Console?
A: Click “Start streaming.”
Q: How do you stop streaming log messages in Console?
A: Click “Pause.”
Q: How can you filter log messages to show only those from Safari?
A: Type “Safari” in the search field and choose Process from the pop-up menu.
Q: What color dot indicates a fault in the log message type column?
A: Red.
Q: What color dot indicates an error in the log message type column?
A: Yellow.
Q: How do you open the install.log file in Console?
A: Locate and click install.log in the sidebar.
Q: What type of messages does the install.log file contain?
A: Messages related to macOS installation, software updates, and the Installer app.
Q: What should you do if Console is already streaming messages?
A: Click the Pause button.
Q: How do you filter messages to show only errors and faults?
A: Click Errors and Faults in the Favorites bar.
Q: What does a red dot indicate in the log message type column?
A: A fault that may require investigation.
Q: What does a yellow dot indicate in the log message type column?
A: An error that is important but not critical.
