Lesson 3: iOS and iPadOS File Storage Structure Flashcards
(14 cards)
What are the two volumes that is contained in the iOS and iPadOS file system?
The System Volume & The Data Volume
What type of device is an exception to the iPadOS volume structure, and it allows multiple users to sign in the same device by creating separate data volumes?
Shared iPad
Which volume is an isolated, dedicated volume for system content such as the OS because it includes protections to help prevent tampering with any Apple software that’s part of the OS?
The System Volume
Which volume contains user data, such as downloaded applications, photos, and contacts?
The Data Volume
When is all the information The Data Volume is encrypted?
When the device is protected with a passcode.
What is The Data Volume further subdivided into for each individual app?
App Sandboxes
Data for each app is stored within its app sandbox. What can access that data?
The Associated App
What would the user have to do to allow other apps, besides the associated app, to access the data stored in the app sandbox?
Grant it permission.
What happens to the stored data and settings of the app when deleted?
It will be removed as well.
What would you have to do when re-install a previously deleted app?
You’ll have to set it up again
While apps will store data within the app sandbox, what are two places that apps will allow their data to sync with?
Apple’s iCloud or a server hosted by the app developer for additional storage.
What are two benefits for the user to sync their data?
They can access their data across multiple devices and it will save their data should the app ever be deleted.
What is listed for each app in the App Store, to better understand what information an app will be accessing and collecting about the user?
App Privacy
What can prevent data from being stored in iCloud or even restrict the use of an app altogether, and enforce security practices?
Jamf Pro
