Users and Authentication Practice Questions Flashcards
(50 cards)
What is the primary purpose of Safari profiles introduced in Safari 17?
A. Improve website loading speeds
B. Keep browsing separate for different topics like work, personal, or school
C. Enhance security for all websites
D. Manage multiple Apple Account sign-ins
B. Keep browsing separate for different topics like work, personal, or school
Safari profiles allow users to keep browsing separate for different contexts, with each profile having separate history, cookies, website data, extensions, Tab Groups, and favorites.
Reference: Apple Support - ‘Use profiles in Safari on Mac’
Which browsing data is shared between Safari profiles?
A. Browsing history and cookies
B. Tab Groups and favorites
C. AutoFill information and passwords
D. Website data and extensions
C. AutoFill information and passwords
AutoFill information, passwords, security settings, websites settings, and privacy settings are shared between profiles, while browsing data like history and cookies remain separate.
Reference: Apple Support - ‘Use profiles in Safari on Mac’
How do you create a new Safari profile?
A. System Settings > Safari > Profiles
B. Safari menu > Create Profile
C. Finder > Applications > Safari Profiles
D. Apple menu > Safari Profiles
B. Safari menu > Create Profile
Safari profiles are created through the Safari menu by choosing ‘Create Profile’ or by going to Safari > Settings > Profiles and clicking ‘Start Using Profiles.’
Reference: Apple Support - ‘Use profiles in Safari on Mac’
What are the requirements for Safari profiles to sync between devices?
A. Same Wi-Fi network and Bluetooth enabled
B. Safari 17+, same Apple Account, Safari enabled in iCloud
C. macOS Ventura or later on all devices
D. iCloud+ subscription and two-factor authentication
B. Safari 17+, same Apple Account, Safari enabled in iCloud
Safari profile synchronization requires Safari 17 or later on all devices, being signed in with the same Apple Account, and having Safari turned on in iCloud settings.
Reference: Apple Support - ‘Use profiles in Safari on Mac’
What is the main security advantage of passkeys over traditional passwords?
A. They are longer and more complex
B. They are uniquely generated for every account and less vulnerable to phishing
C. They expire automatically after 30 days
D. They require biometric authentication only
B. They are uniquely generated for every account and less vulnerable to phishing
Passkeys are more secure because they are uniquely generated for every account by the device and are less vulnerable to phishing attacks compared to traditional passwords.
Reference: Apple Support - ‘Use passkeys to sign in to websites and apps on iPad’
What are the requirements for using passkeys on Apple devices?
A. iOS 16+ and Face ID enabled
B. iCloud Keychain and two-factor authentication enabled
C. Apple Account and Touch ID enabled
D. iCloud+ subscription and device passcode
B. iCloud Keychain and two-factor authentication enabled
Passkeys require both iCloud Keychain and two-factor authentication to be enabled on the device.
Reference: Apple Support - ‘Use passkeys to sign in to websites and apps on iPad’
Where are passkeys stored on Apple devices?
A. Locally on the device only
B. In Apple’s servers with full access
C. Encrypted in iCloud Keychain, not visible to Apple
D. In a separate passkey database
C. Encrypted in iCloud Keychain, not visible to Apple
Passkeys are encrypted and stored in iCloud Keychain, and they are not visible to anyone including Apple.
Reference: Apple Support - ‘Use passkeys to sign in to websites and apps on iPad’
How do you add a passkey to an existing account?
A. Contact the website administrator
B. Sign in with current credentials, go to account settings, tap Continue when passkey option appears
C. Reset your password first, then create a passkey
D. Use Safari’s password manager to convert existing passwords
B. Sign in with current credentials, go to account settings, tap Continue when passkey option appears
To add a passkey to an existing account, sign in with your current username and password, navigate to account settings, and tap Continue when the passkey option appears.
Reference: Apple Support - ‘Use passkeys to sign in to websites and apps on iPad’
How can you use passkeys on a device not associated with your Apple Account?
A. Enter your Apple Account credentials on the device
B. The other device displays a QR code that you scan with your device
C. Transfer the passkey via AirDrop
D. This is not possible for security reasons
B. The other device displays a QR code that you scan with your device
When using passkeys on public or other devices, the other device displays a QR code that you scan with your camera, and the passkey from iCloud completes the sign-in automatically.
Reference: Apple Support - ‘Use passkeys to sign in to websites and apps on iPad’
What user permission levels exist for password management on Mac?
A. All users can reset any password
B. Standard users can change their own password; Administrators can reset other users’ passwords
C. Only administrators can change any passwords
D. Password changes require Apple Account verification
B. Standard users can change their own password; Administrators can reset other users’ passwords
Standard users can change their own password and user picture, while administrators can change their own settings AND reset other users’ passwords.
Reference: Apple Support - ‘Change a password or user picture on Mac’
Where do you reset user passwords on Mac?
A. System Settings > Security > Password Management
B. System Settings > Users & Groups > info button > Reset
C. Apple menu > System Preferences > Accounts
D. Keychain Access > Password Reset
B. System Settings > Users & Groups > info button > Reset
User passwords are reset in System Settings > Users & Groups by clicking the info button next to the user and then clicking the Reset button for other users.
Reference: Apple Support - ‘Change a password or user picture on Mac’
What accessibility feature allows screen content enlargement with multiple viewing options?
A. Display Zoom
B. Zoom
C. Magnifier
D. VoiceOver
B. Zoom
The Zoom accessibility feature enlarges screen content with options for Full Screen, Split Screen, or Picture-in-Picture viewing modes.
Reference: Apple Support - ‘Zoom in on what’s onscreen on Mac’
What keyboard shortcut provides quick toggle for Zoom on Mac?
A. Command-Option-8
B. Option-Command-8
C. Control-Option-8
D. Shift-Option-8
B. Option-Command-8
Option-Command-8 provides quick toggle to switch between zoomed and normal view on Mac.
Reference: Apple Support - ‘Zoom in on what’s onscreen on Mac’
What is the purpose of Mouse Keys accessibility feature?
A. Enhance mouse sensitivity
B. Use keyboard to control pointer and clicking when mouse/trackpad unavailable
C. Enable right-click functionality
D. Provide gesture controls
B. Use keyboard to control pointer and clicking when mouse/trackpad unavailable
Mouse Keys allows users to use the keyboard to move the pointer and perform mouse clicks when a mouse or trackpad is not available.
Reference: Apple Support - ‘Use your keyboard like a mouse with Mac’
What limitation exists when Mouse Keys is enabled?
A. Trackpad becomes disabled
B. Cannot enter text
C. Mouse sensitivity is reduced
D. Only basic clicking is available
B. Cannot enter text
When Mouse Keys is enabled, users cannot enter text because the keyboard is being used for pointer control.
Reference: Apple Support - ‘Use your keyboard like a mouse with Mac’
What is Full Keyboard Access designed to accomplish?
A. Provide advanced keyboard shortcuts
B. Navigate Mac using keyboard instead of mouse/trackpad
C. Enable voice control features
D. Improve typing speed and accuracy
B. Navigate Mac using keyboard instead of mouse/trackpad
Full Keyboard Access allows users to navigate their Mac using the keyboard instead of a mouse or trackpad, with visual feedback highlighting the focused item.
Reference: Apple Support - ‘Navigate your Mac using Full Keyboard Access’
What are the basic navigation commands for Full Keyboard Access?
A. Arrow keys only
B. Tab (next), Shift-Tab (previous), Space (select), Arrow keys (group navigation)
C. Function keys and modifiers
D. Number keys for direct access
B. Tab (next), Shift-Tab (previous), Space (select), Arrow keys (group navigation)
Basic Full Keyboard Access uses Tab for next element, Shift-Tab for previous element, Space bar to select items, and Arrow keys for group navigation.
Reference: Apple Support - ‘Navigate your Mac using Full Keyboard Access’
What accessibility feature provides real-time captioning of spoken audio?
A. VoiceOver
B. Live Captions
C. Audio Descriptions
D. Speech Recognition
B. Live Captions
Live Captions provides real-time captioning of spoken audio from apps or conversations for hearing accessibility support.
Reference: Apple Support - ‘Get started with accessibility features on Mac’
What is Voice Control in macOS accessibility features?
A. Text-to-speech functionality
B. Navigate and perform actions using spoken commands
C. Voice recognition for passwords
D. Audio feedback for actions
B. Navigate and perform actions using spoken commands
Voice Control allows users to navigate and perform actions on their Mac using spoken commands, providing mobility support for users who cannot use traditional input methods.
Reference: Apple Support - ‘Get started with accessibility features on Mac’
A user wants to separate their work and personal browsing but share saved passwords between both contexts. How should they configure Safari?
A. Use two different browsers
B. Create separate Safari profiles, which automatically share AutoFill and password information
C. Use Private Browsing for work content
D. Create separate user accounts on the Mac
B. Create separate Safari profiles, which automatically share AutoFill and password information
Safari profiles keep browsing history and cookies separate while sharing AutoFill information, passwords, and security settings between profiles, making this the ideal solution.
Reference: Apple Support - ‘Use profiles in Safari on Mac’
An organization wants to deploy passkeys for secure authentication but needs to understand the backup scenario. What happens if a user loses their primary device?
A. Passkeys are permanently lost and must be recreated
B. Passkeys sync across devices signed in to the same Apple Account via iCloud Keychain
C. Users must contact Apple Support for passkey recovery
D. Passkeys are stored on Apple’s servers and can be restored
B. Passkeys sync across devices signed in to the same Apple Account via iCloud Keychain
Passkeys work across all devices signed in to the same Apple Account because they are stored in iCloud Keychain, providing automatic backup and synchronization.
Reference: Apple Support - ‘Use passkeys to sign in to websites and apps on iPad’
A Mac administrator needs to reset a user’s password but the user is currently logged in and has unsaved work. What is the safest approach?
A. Use the Reset button immediately to change the password
B. Coordinate with the user to save work, then reset the password in Users & Groups
C. Force logout the user first, then reset the password
D. Use Terminal commands to reset the password remotely
B. Coordinate with the user to save work, then reset the password in Users & Groups
The safest approach is to coordinate with the user to ensure their work is saved before using the administrator Reset function in System Settings > Users & Groups.
Reference: Apple Support - ‘Change a password or user picture on Mac’
A user with vision impairment needs to enlarge specific areas of the screen without affecting the entire display. Which Zoom configuration should they use?
A. Full Screen zoom with maximum magnification
B. Split Screen or Picture-in-Picture zoom
C. System-wide display scaling
D. VoiceOver with zoom integration
B. Split Screen or Picture-in-Picture zoom
Split Screen zoom shows zoom on one edge of the screen, while Picture-in-Picture zoom shows zoom in a moveable box, both allowing selective screen enlargement.
Reference: Apple Support - ‘Zoom in on what’s onscreen on Mac’
A user cannot use a mouse or trackpad due to mobility limitations. They need to control the pointer and perform clicks using only the keyboard. What accessibility feature should be enabled?
A. Full Keyboard Access
B. Mouse Keys
C. Voice Control
D. Switch Control
B. Mouse Keys
Mouse Keys specifically allows users to use the keyboard to move the pointer and perform mouse clicks when a mouse or trackpad is not available.
Reference: Apple Support - ‘Use your keyboard like a mouse with Mac’