macOS Support Essentials System Configuration Quiz

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1. Which feature in macOS allows seamless handoff between devices?

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macOS Support Essentials System Configuration Quiz - Quiz

This quiz evaluates your understanding of macOS system configuration and support essentials. It covers key topics including system preferences, security settings, network configuration, user management, and troubleshooting techniques essential for macOS administrators and support professionals. Master the fundamentals needed to effectively manage and maintain macOS environments.

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2. How do you enable automatic updates on macOS?

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3. Which macOS feature allows you to extend your display to another Mac wirelessly?

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4. What does the 'chmod' command do in macOS Terminal?

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5. Which macOS security feature requires authentication for sensitive operations?

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6. How do you check disk usage on a macOS system from Terminal?

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7. What is the purpose of Time Machine in macOS?

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8. Which tool is used to manage installed software packages on macOS?

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9. How do you force quit an unresponsive application on macOS?

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10. What does the 'sudo' command do in macOS Terminal?

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11. Which macOS utility allows you to manage system startup items and login items?

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12. What is the default shell in modern macOS versions?

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13. How can you reset the NVRAM on an Intel-based Mac?

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14. Which command displays the macOS version and build number?

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15. What is the purpose of System Integrity Protection (SIP) in macOS?

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16. Which macOS feature allows you to create multiple virtual desktops?

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17. How do you access the macOS Activity Monitor?

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18. What does FileVault provide in macOS?

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19. Which command-line tool is used to manage user accounts in macOS?

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20. What is the primary function of the Keychain in macOS?

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Which feature in macOS allows seamless handoff between devices?
How do you enable automatic updates on macOS?
Which macOS feature allows you to extend your display to another Mac...
What does the 'chmod' command do in macOS Terminal?
Which macOS security feature requires authentication for sensitive...
How do you check disk usage on a macOS system from Terminal?
What is the purpose of Time Machine in macOS?
Which tool is used to manage installed software packages on macOS?
How do you force quit an unresponsive application on macOS?
What does the 'sudo' command do in macOS Terminal?
Which macOS utility allows you to manage system startup items and...
What is the default shell in modern macOS versions?
How can you reset the NVRAM on an Intel-based Mac?
Which command displays the macOS version and build number?
What is the purpose of System Integrity Protection (SIP) in macOS?
Which macOS feature allows you to create multiple virtual desktops?
How do you access the macOS Activity Monitor?
What does FileVault provide in macOS?
Which command-line tool is used to manage user accounts in macOS?
What is the primary function of the Keychain in macOS?
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