Users and Authentication Flashcards
(52 cards)
What is the purpose of Safari profiles?
Keep browsing separate for topics like work, personal, or school with Safari 17+
Reference: Safari Profile Management (Comprehensive) - Apple Support (Use profiles in Safari on Mac)
What browsing data is separate between Safari profiles?
History, cookies, website data, extensions, Tab Groups, and favorites
Reference: Safari Profile Management (Comprehensive) - Apple Support (Use profiles in Safari on Mac)
What browsing data is shared between Safari profiles?
AutoFill information, Passwords information, Security settings, Websites settings, Privacy settings
Reference: Safari Profile Management (Comprehensive) - Apple Support (Use profiles in Safari on Mac)
How do you create a new Safari profile?
Safari menu > Create Profile OR Safari > Settings > Profiles > Start Using Profiles
Reference: Safari Profile Management (Comprehensive) - Apple Support (Use profiles in Safari on Mac)
What profile settings can be configured when creating a Safari profile?
Name, Symbol, Color, and Favorites settings for identification and organization
Reference: Safari Profile Management (Comprehensive) - Apple Support (Use profiles in Safari on Mac)
What are the Safari profile synchronization requirements?
Safari 17+, same Apple Account, Safari enabled in iCloud section of Apple Account settings
Reference: Safari Profile Management (Comprehensive) - Apple Support (Use profiles in Safari on Mac)
What is the main security advantage of passkeys over passwords?
More secure than passwords; uniquely generated for every account, less vulnerable to phishing
Reference: Passkey Creation and Management (Comprehensive) - Apple Support (Use passkeys to sign in to websites and apps on iPad)
What are the requirements for passkeys on Apple devices?
iCloud Keychain and two-factor authentication must be enabled
Reference: Passkey Creation and Management (Comprehensive) - Apple Support (Use passkeys to sign in to websites and apps on iPad)
Where are passkeys stored?
Encrypted and stored in iCloud Keychain, not visible to anyone including Apple
Reference: Passkey Creation and Management (Comprehensive) - Apple Support (Use passkeys to sign in to websites and apps on iPad)
How do you create a passkey for a new account?
Go to sign-in screen > tap setup new account > follow instructions > when passkey option appears, tap Continue
Reference: Passkey Creation and Management (Comprehensive) - Apple Support (Use passkeys to sign in to websites and apps on iPad)
How do you add a passkey to an existing account?
Sign in with current username/password > go to account settings > when passkey option appears, tap Continue
Reference: Passkey Creation and Management (Comprehensive) - Apple Support (Use passkeys to sign in to websites and apps on iPad)
How do you use passkeys to sign in?
Go to website/app > tap account name field > tap suggested account name > use Face ID, Touch ID, or device passcode
Reference: Passkey Creation and Management (Comprehensive) - Apple Support (Use passkeys to sign in to websites and apps on iPad)
How can you use passkeys on devices not associated with your Apple Account?
Other device displays QR code, scan with iPad camera, passkey from iCloud completes sign-in
Reference: Passkey Creation and Management (Comprehensive) - Apple Support (Use passkeys to sign in to websites and apps on iPad)
Where do you manage and delete passkeys?
Passwords app > Passkeys > select account > Edit > Delete Passkey
Reference: Passkey Creation and Management (Comprehensive) - Apple Support (Use passkeys to sign in to websites and apps on iPad)
What user types can reset passwords on Mac?
Standard users can change their own password; Administrators can reset other users’ passwords
Reference: Administrative Password Management - Apple Support (Change a password or user picture on Mac)
Where do you reset user passwords on Mac?
System Settings > Users & Groups > click info button next to user > Reset button
Reference: Administrative Password Management - Apple Support (Change a password or user picture on Mac)
What is the difference between ‘Change’ and ‘Reset’ password options?
Change button for own password; Reset button for other user passwords
Reference: Administrative Password Management - Apple Support (Change a password or user picture on Mac)
Where can you change user pictures on Mac?
Click user picture in Users & Groups settings or click user picture directly in user list
Reference: Administrative Password Management - Apple Support (Change a password or user picture on Mac)
What accessibility feature enlarges screen content with multiple viewing options?
Zoom - available as Full Screen, Split Screen, or Picture-in-Picture
Reference: Zoom Accessibility Feature (Detailed) - Apple Support (Zoom in on what’s onscreen on Mac)
What are the three Zoom activation methods on Mac?
Keyboard shortcuts, scroll to zoom with modifier keys, trackpad gesture
Reference: Zoom Accessibility Feature (Detailed) - Apple Support (Zoom in on what’s onscreen on Mac)
What keyboard shortcuts control Zoom on Mac?
Zoom In: Option-Command-Equal, Zoom Out: Option-Command-Minus, Quick Toggle: Option-Command-8
Reference: Zoom Accessibility Feature (Detailed) - Apple Support (Zoom in on what’s onscreen on Mac)
What are the three Zoom style options?
Full Screen, Split Screen, Picture-in-Picture
Reference: Zoom Accessibility Feature (Detailed) - Apple Support (Zoom in on what’s onscreen on Mac)
What is the purpose of Mouse Keys accessibility feature?
Use keyboard to move pointer and click mouse when mouse/trackpad isn’t available
Reference: Mouse Keys and Keyboard Navigation - Apple Support (Use your keyboard like a mouse with Mac)
What keyboard controls are used for Mouse Keys with numeric keypad?
Keys 7,8,9,4,6,1,2,3 for movement; Key 5 for click; Key 0 to hold; Period to release
Reference: Mouse Keys and Keyboard Navigation - Apple Support (Use your keyboard like a mouse with Mac)