Lesson 18: Install Apps

Question 1

How can apps you purchased on one Mac be installed on another Mac you use?

Answer 1

If you use more than one Mac, you can enable automatic downloads of purchased apps on your other Mac.

Question 2

Which programs allow businesses and educational institutions to acquire multiple licenses for App Store items?

Answer 2

Apple Business Manager and Apple School Manager allow businesses and educational institutions to acquire multiple licenses for App Store items.

Question 3

How many Apple IDs can be part of a Family Sharing group?

Answer 3

A Family Sharing group can have up to six members.

Question 4

From which two sources does macOS allow you to open apps by default?

Answer 4

macOS allows you to open apps from the App Store and trusted developers.

However, you can override this protection.

Question 5

Which security technologies does Mac use to help protect users when they install third-party apps?

Answer 5

macOS uses these technologies to protect users when they install third-party apps:

• Process security: Security mechanisms, including SIP, that prevent access to resources unless specifically allowed. System-wide privileges are allowed only when needed.
• App sandboxing: Apps are granted access only to the items they need.
• Code signing: Used by the system to verify the authenticity and integrity of the software.
• Notarization: Indicates that Apple has performed a security check on the software and didn’t find any malicious software.
• File quarantine: A warning appears when you attempt to open an item downloaded from an external source such as the Internet.
• Malware detection: The macOS software update automatically updates a maintained list of known malicious software.

Question 6

How do you install apps that aren’t located in the App Store?

Answer 6

In addition to using the App Store, you can install software using drag-and-drop installations or installation packages.

Question 7

What are three ways you can uninstall apps?

Answer 7

You can uninstall apps in three ways:

1. Uninstall the app using Launchpad
2. Drag the app to the Trash
3. Use a custom-built uninstaller package