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Use macOS Recovery Flashcards

1
Q

How do you access macOS Recovery with Apple silicon? Intel-based?

A

Apple silicon: When the computer is off, press and hold the power button
Intel-based: When the computer is off, press the power button and then press Command + R.

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What is the difference between recoveryOS and Fallback recoveryOS?

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Fallback recoveryOS is only available on a Mac with Apple silicon. It lets you start in a separate, limited version of macOS Recovery used to reinstall Monterey in the even the computer is unable to start in macOS Recovery.

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What is the recovery app?

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An app that macOS Recovery opens when you start the macOS Recovery.

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What are the four utilities in the recovery app?

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  1. Restore files from Time Machine
  2. Reinstall macOS Monterey
  3. Safari
  4. Disk Utility
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What are the 6 main things you can do in macOS Recovery on an Apple silicon Mac?

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  1. Repair your internal disk
  2. Reinstall macOS
  3. Restore your files from a Time Machine backup
  4. Set the security policy for different disks
  5. Transfer files between two Mac computers
  6. Use startup options to start up in safe mode
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What are the 4 main things you can use macOS Recovery mode for on an Intel-based Mac?

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  1. Repair your internal disk
  2. Reinstall macOS
  3. Restore your files from a Time Machine backup
  4. Set security options
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What are four alternative ways to access macOS Recovery if it doesn’t start?

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  1. Start macOS Recovery from an External Storage Device (if Intel-Based Mac, Allowed Boot Media settings must be set properly)
  2. Reinstall. recoverOS on a Mac with Apple Silicon
  3. Use Apple Configurator 2 to Restore your Mac (only applies to Mac’s with Apple silicon and Intel-based Mac computers with the T2 chip)
  4. User internet recoveryOS (Intel-based Macs only)
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8
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The following startup key combination does what:

Command - R

A

Installs the macOS that was installed on your Mac without upgrading to the latest version

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The following startup key combination does what:

Option - Command - R

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Upgrades to the latest macOS that’s compatible with your Mac

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The following startup key combination does what:

Option - Shift - Command - R

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Installs the macOS that came with your Mac or the version closes to it thats still available

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How do you access the Startup Disk in macOS Recovery?

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Apple logo drop down menu

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What are the three extra features in the Utilities Menu at the top of the screen in macOS Recovery?

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  1. Startup Security Utility
  2. Terminal
  3. Share Disk
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13
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What terminal command can you use in macOS Recovery to reset the passwords of any standard, administrator, and root user?

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resetpassword

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What does the Share Disk feature in macOS Recovery do and how do you set it up?

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Only available for Mac computers with Apple silicon, use it to share files with another Mac that’s connected using a USB-C, USB, or Thunderbolt cable.

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What are the three security policies for a Mac with Apple silicon?

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  1. Full Security
  2. Reduced Security
  3. Permissive Security
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What is the Full Security Policy

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That only the current OS from Apple, or an OS that’s currently signed and trusted by Apple, can run.

17
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What is the Reduced Security Policy

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Allows the Mac to run any version of signed OS software that Apple ever trusted.

18
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What is the Permissive Security policy?

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Enforces no required on the bootable OS and it is not recommended for use except by developers when creating specialized software.

19
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What does a firmware password do?

A

Prevents users who don’t have the firmware password from modifying firmware settings on a specific Mac.

20
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On an Intel-based Mac, what four things does a firmware password prevent someone who has physical access to your computer from accessing?

A
  1. macOS Recovery
  2. Single-user mode
  3. An unauthorized volume.
  4. Target disk mode
21
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Which tool should you use to set a firmware password for your Intel-based Mac?

A

Startup Security Utility

22
Q

How do you access Startup Security Utility?

A

Startup Security Utility is only available when you start from MacOS Recovery in the Utilities menu

23
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When are you asked to enter the firmware password when you set one for an Intel-based Mac?

A

When you turn on your Intel-based Mac and press a modifier key or keys to change the way a Mac starts up, such as T, D, Command-S, Command-R, or Option.

24
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When does your Mac require you to enter an administrator password before you can access macOS Recovery?

A

If your Mac has FileVault or Activation Lock turned on.

25
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What is the default Startup Security Utility option for Secure Boot for an Intel-based Mac with the T2 Security Chip.

A

The default setting is Full Security

26
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What is the default Startup Security Utility option for Allowed Boot Media for an Intel-based Mac with the T2 Security Chip?

A

The default option is Disallow booting from external or removable media.

27
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What must happen in order for you to change security levels (Full, Medium, or No Security) on an Intel-based Mac with a T2 Chip?

A

The Mac must be connected to the internet

28
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What should you do if Recovery Assistant opens when you try to start up in macOS Recovery?

A

Enter administrator credentials. If you don’t know the administrator password, you click “Forgot all passwords.”

29
Q

What happens if you don’t know the administrator password, Apple ID password, or FileVault password?

A

You have to erase the device.

30
Q

In macOS Monterey, how do you create a bootable installer for macOS?

A

Use the command “createinstallmedia”

This command converts a standard external storage device into a bootable installer volume.

31
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To use “createinstallmedia” how much free storage does the external device need to have, at least, and how should it be configured?

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14 GB

Must be configured to GUID partition scheme and formatted to Mac OS Extended (Not APFS)

macOS Support Essentials 12 (28 decks)

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