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What is the default file system for Mac computers with all-
flash storage running macOS High Sierra? - Correct Answer
✅ The default file system for all-flash storage Mac computers
is Apple File System (APFS).
Which industry standard allows a Mac running High Sierra to
better deal with the rising popularity of 4K video? - Correct
Answer ✅ The High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC), also
known as H.265, allows Mac computers to better handle 4K
video.
What capability does Metal 2 add to High Sierra? - Correct
Answer ✅ Metal 2 adds adds the capability to use machine
learning, virtual reality, and external GPU support
entertainment and professional creative apps.
How can you get the macOS installer? - Correct Answer ✅
macOS is free to anyone with a qualifying Mac.
What are the differences between a macOS update, upgrade,
and reinstallation? - Correct Answer ✅ These are the
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differences between a macOS update, upgrade, and
reinstallation:
• macOS update—Installs an incremental update of the Mac
operating system but doesn't upgrade it to
the next major version.
• macOS upgrade—Installs the next major standalone
version.
• Reinstall—Installs the same major version of macOS on a
disk that already has macOS installed.
What are system requirements to upgrade to macOS High
Sierra? - Correct Answer ✅ OS X Mountain Lion 10.8 or
later
• 2 GB of memory
• 14.3 GB of available storage space
What steps should you take before you upgrade to macOS
High Sierra? - Correct Answer ✅ Verify app compatibility.
b. Back up important files and folders.
c. Document critical settings.
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d. Open Software Update or App Store.
How does the macOS installer know which firmware updates
to download for your Mac? - Correct Answer ✅ The Installer
uses your Mac model number to locate and download
firmware updates for your Mac.
What can you use to troubleshoot macOS installation issues?
- Correct Answer ✅ You can view the Installer Log from the
macOS Installer menu bar.
Which tool guides you through the initial macOS High Sierra
configuration? - Correct Answer ✅ Setup Assistant guides
you through the macOS High Sierra configuration process.
Which key features do you gain by setting up iCloud? -
Correct Answer ✅ iCloud provides cloud storage and
communication services for apps, including Mail, Contacts,
Calendars, Reminders, Notes, Safari, Keychain, Photos, and
any other apps that support iCloud integration. iCloud also
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provides Find My Mac technology for help locating a lost or
stolen Mac.
Which feature can significantly improve Apple ID security on
Mac computers that have iCloud enabled? - Correct Answer
✅ Two-factor authentication can improve Apple ID security if
iCloud is enabled.
After you configure macOS High Sierra, where can you
manage iCloud settings? - Correct Answer ✅ After you set
up macOS High Sierra, you can manage iCloud settings from
iCloud or Internet Accounts preferences.
What's a profile? How do you manage profiles? - Correct
Answer ✅ A profile is a document with the filename
extension .mobileconfig that contains system settings as
defined by an administrator. When you open a profile
document, macOS High Sierra installs the profile and
configures the settings. You can manage installed profiles
through Profiles preferences.
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