3540 Mac OS Lesson 7, 8, & 9
How can you ensure that audio recordings used for Dictation service remain private?
Enhanced Dictation option is enabled by default. When you use Enhanced Dictation, your Mac converts what you say into text without sending your dictated speech to Apple. Only if you turn Enhanced Dictation off is what you say is sent to Apple to be converted to text.
What does fast user switching allow you to do?
Fast user switching lets a Mac switch between user accounts without users having to log out or quit apps.
When and why would you use an iCloud Security Code?
If you use an Apple ID that doesn't have two-factor authentication enabled, iCloud Keychain is automatically enabled. You should use the iCloud Security Code to grant access to use your Apple ID on additional devices.
How does Keychain Access help protect your information?
Keychain Access manages encrypted files that are used to securely save your items. They are impenetrable unless you know the keychain password. If you forget the keychain password, you lose the file contents forever.
Where are keychain files stored?
Keychains are stored throughout macOS for different users and resources. a. Local login keychains are stored in /Users/username/Library/Keychain/login.keychain. b. Other local keychains are stored in /Users/username/Library/Keychains/others.keychain. c. iCloud keychains are stored in /Users/username/Library/Keychains/UUID/ . d. System keychains are stored in /Library/Keychains/System.keychain. e. System Root keychains for trusted networks do not appear by default, but can be located here: /System/Library/Keychains/
What does Migration Assistant enable you to do?
Migration Assistant enables you to transfer settings, user accounts, and content from a Mac or Windows computer or from a Time Machine backup to your Mac.
Which folders, by default, are contained in a user's home folder?
The default folders in a user's home folder include the Desktop, Documents, Downloads, Movies, Music, Pictures, and Public folders.
What are the different types of passwords you use to secure a Mac?
These are the different types of passwords you use to secure a Mac: a. Local user account password. b. Apple ID and password—For iCloud, iTunes, and the App Store. c. Keychain passwords—To protect authentication assets in encrypted keychain files. d. Resource passwords—Such as email, websites, file servers, apps, and encrypted disk images. e. Firmware password—Prevents your Mac from starting up up from any disk other than your designated startup disk.
How do you associate a new local user account with a manually migrated or restored user's home folder in macOS?
To associate a new local user account with a manually migrated or restored user's home folder, follow these steps: a. Copy the restored user's home folder to the /Users folder. b. Open System Preferences and select Users and Groups. c. Create a new local user account with the same account name that was used for the user's home folder. macOS will prompt you to associate the new local user account with the restored home folder.
What options do you have when you delete a local user account?
When you delete a local user account, you have three options: a. Save the home folder in a disk image. b. Don't change the home folder. c. Delete the home folder.
How does two-factor authentication provide added security to your Apple ID?
With two-factor authentication, your Apple ID account can be accessed only on devices you trust, like your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
How can you limit a user account from having full access to all apps?
You can use parental controls to restrict what users can do. Examples of limitations include enforcing a simple Finder, limiting apps, limiting App Store content, setting time limits, privacy settings, and more.
How can you limit the use of Location Services?
You can use the Privacy pane of Security & Privacy preferences to configure app access to Location Services, Contacts, Calendars, Reminders, and social network services. When a new app requests information that is considered personal, macOS asks you for permission.
What app should you use to manage keychain settings?
You should use Keychain Access to view and modify most keychain items.
Which types of items can you store in a keychain?
You use Keychains to store resource passwords, certificates, keys, website forms and secure notes. The keychain system can also securely store Safari AutoFill information, Internet Account settings, and secure text notes.
Which feature can you enable to find a lost Mac?
iCloud Find My Mac helps you find a lost Mac by allowing you to remotely access the Mac computer's Location Services service.
What are the types of local user accounts in macOS High Sierra? How are they different?
* Administrator—Administrator user accounts are part of the admin group and are allowed full access to all apps, preferences, and shared resource locations. * Standard—Standard users are allowed to take advantage of nearly all the resources and features of a Mac, but they generally can't change things that might affect other users. * Managed with parental controls—A managed account is a standard account with parental controls enabled. * Guest—The default guest account is similar to a standard user, but it doesn't require a password. When a guest user logs out, the home folder is deleted, including any home folder items that would normally be saved, like preference files or web browser history. * Sharing only—"Sharing only" accounts allow you to share files with someone on a different computer, but they can't log in to your Mac. * System Administrator (root)—The System Administrator account has unlimited access to almost everything on a Mac. It is turned off by default on macOS. * Group—A group account is a list of user accounts that gives you greater control over file and folder access.
What are account attributes?
Account attributes are the individual pieces of information used to define a user account. Examples include User ID, group, account name, full name, login shell, home directory, universally unique ID (UUID), Apple ID, and aliases.