Apple 10.6 Essentials Quiz

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A quiz to help prepare for the Apple OS X Essentials 10. 6

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1.

How do you start up a Mac OS X v10.6 computer in single-user mode?
- A.
  
  Type the command reboot -single in Terminal
- B.
  
  Hold down the Command-S keys while the computer restarts
- C.
  
  Hold down the Shift-Option keys while the computer restarts
- D.
  
  Select Single-User Mode in the Startup Disk pane of System Preferences and restart the computer
2.

Which folder contains items that are started by the launchd process when a Mac OS X v10.6 computer starts up?
- A.
  
  /etc/launchd/
- B.
  
  /var/run/launchd/
- C.
  
  /Library/Extensions/
- D.
  
  /System/Library/LaunchDaemons/
3.

When installing onto a blank hard disk, which of these is installed by default by the Mac OS X v10.6 Installer?
- A.
  
  X11
- B.
  
  Rosetta
- C.
  
  Developer Tools
- D.
  
  QuickTime Player 7
- E.
  
  All printer drivers on the Install DVD
4.

Which task is NOT performed by loginwindow when a user logs in?
- A.
  
  Launch Dock and Finder
- B.
  
  Launch Login Items specified in Accounts preferences
- C.
  
  Scan for new peripheral devices and register them with Launch Services
- D.
  
  Configure input device and system settings according to System Preferences
5.

Which of these is an attribute in a user record for a Mac OS X v10.6 user account?
- A.
  
  Access ID (AID)
- B.
  
  Security ID (SID)
- C.
  
  Service Profile ID (SPID)
- D.
  
  Generated Unique ID (GUID)
6.

The primary role of the master password in Mac OS X v10.6 is to let you ________.
- A.
  
  Access all the passwords stored in a local keychain
- B.
  
  Reset the password of an account that has FileVault enabled
- C.
  
  Change the startup device by holding down the Option key while the computer starts up
- D.
  
  Connect to any password-protected web server whose password is stored in a local keychain
7.

The______ key will let you start up a computer in target disk mode
8.

The function of journaling in the Mac OS Extended (Journaled) file system is to ________.
- A.
  
  Provide a backup of user files
- B.
  
  Provide support for Spotlight searches
- C.
  
  Protect volume integrity in cases of unexpected shutdown
- D.
  
  Provide support for resource forks, extended attributes, and metadata
9.

Where do most applications store their preferences in Mac OS X v10.6?
- A.
  
  In a preferences database in the /Library/ folder
- B.
  
  In a preferences database in each ~/Library/ folder
- C.
  
  .In .DS_Store files, at the root level of each ~/ folder
- D.
  
  In individual files in each ~/Library/Preferences/ folder
10.

What Mac OS X v10.6 tool lets you enable system features that can help users with impaired vision?
- A.
  
  Speech Utility
- B.
  
  Accessibility Assistant
- C.
  
  Finder's Vision preferences
- D.
  
  Universal Access preferences
11.

What function does Rosetta perform in Mac OS X v10.6?
- A.
  
  Rosetta allows Intel-based Macintosh computers to run software written for PowerPC-based Macintosh computers
- B.
  
  Rosetta allows PowerPC-based Macintosh computers to run software written for Intel-based Macintosh computers
12.

Which IP address is a Mac OS X computer most likely to self- assign if no DHCP services are available on the network
- A.
  
  127.0.0.1
- B.
  
  172.16.100.100
- C.
  
  192.168.100.100
- D.
  
  169.254.100.100
13.

Which of these Network Utility modules can you use to determine whether a host at 10.37.129.2 on your LAN is responsive?
- A.
  
  Ping
- B.
  
  Whois
- C.
  
  FInger
- D.
  
  Lookup
14.

You cannot connect to a web server from your Mac OS X v10.6 computer. How can Traceroute help you troubleshoot this issue?
- A.
  
  Traceroute can determine if the web server is configured correctly
- B.
  
  Traceroute can determine if the DNS server is configured correctly
- C.
  
  Traceroute can determine if the server that the web service is running on has a firewall
- D.
  
  Traceroute can determine if each of the routers between your computer and the web server are responsive
15.

Which of these is the result of an authorization denial?
- A.
  
  The login window shakes after a user enters an incorrect password
- B.
  
  Finder displays an insufficient access privileges dialog when you try to open a folder
- C.
  
  Connect To Server displays an invalid password dialog when you try to connect to a share point
16.

Which statement is true of Kerberos?
- A.
  
  Kerberos requires LDAP
- B.
  
  Kerberos supports single sign on
- C.
  
  Kerberos requires service discovery
17.

When you enable File Sharing in the Sharing preferences on a Mac OS X v10.6 computer, which protocol(s) is (are) enabled by default?
- A.
  
  AFP
- B.
  
  NfS
- C.
  
  SMB
- D.
  
  FTP
18.

Which statement is TRUE of both USB and FireWire bus technologies?
- A.
  
  Both buses can host up to 127 peripherals.
- B.
  
  Both buses can operate at speeds up to 800Mbit/s
- C.
  
  Both bus technologies support only one type of connector each
- D.
  
  Both buses can supply power to low-power consumption devices on the bus
19.

How do you reset the Mac OS X v10.6 printing system?
- A.
  
  Navigate to /Library/Printers/ in the Finder, select all items, and move them to the Trash
- B.
  
  Open Printer Setup Utility and choose Reset Printing System from the Printer Setup Utility menu.
- C.
  
  Control-click in the Printers list of the Print & Fax preferences, then choose Reset printing system
- D.
  
  Open System Preferences, Option-click the Print & Fax preferences icon, and click Reset in the dialog that appears.
20.

In what order do these Mac OS X components load at startup?
- A.
  
  Firmware Booter Kernel
- B.
  
  Booter Kernel Firmware
- C.
  
  Kernel FirmwareBooter