Lesson11

Question 1

What does Erase Assistant do?

Answer 1

Securely erases all content and settings while keeping macOS intact.

Question 2

What tool allows manual erasing and reformatting of disks/volumes?

Answer 2

Disk Utility.

Question 3

Which app lets you revive or restore supervised or unresponsive Mac computers?

Answer 3

Apple Configurator.

Question 4

Can users revive or restore a Mac from Finder?

Answer 4

Yes.

Question 5

What does reinstalling macOS from macOS Recovery attempt to preserve?

Answer 5

User data and settings.

Question 6

When reinstalling macOS, what issues can it resolve?

Answer 6

Startup issues, missing system files, software corruption.

Question 7

What must you erase when performing a Disk Utility factory reset?

Answer 7

The internal disk.

Question 8

Which method requires starting in macOS Recovery?

Answer 8

Disk Utility.

Question 9

What does Apple Configurator require to revive or restore a Mac?

Answer 9

Another Mac.

Question 10

Is Migration Assistant a factory-reset method?

Answer 10

No.

Question 11

What factory reset tool is easiest for end-users?

Answer 11

Erase Assistant.

Question 12

Which method allows deep control for troubleshooting?

Answer 12

Disk Utility.

Question 13

Which reset method is used for supervised Macs?

Answer 13

Apple Configurator restore.

Question 14

What does Erase Assistant retain after wiping?

Answer 14

The macOS system software.

Question 15

What condition often requires Disk Utility over Erase Assistant?

Answer 15

Severe disk corruption.

Question 16

What state must a Mac be in for Configurator restore?

Answer 16

Connected in DFU/recovery mode.

Question 17

Does Disk Utility automatically reinstall macOS?

Answer 17

No, you must reinstall manually afterward.

Question 18

What is the expected result of Disk Utility factory erase?

Answer 18

Completely erased internal disk.

Question 19

What device type can be revived with Apple Configurator?

Answer 19

Apple silicon and T2 Macs.

Question 20

What does revive preserve compared to restore?

Answer 20

User data and settings.

Question 21

Where do you access macOS Recovery?

Answer 21

By starting up Mac with recovery key combination.

Question 22

What option in macOS Recovery reinstalls macOS?

Answer 22

Reinstall macOS.

Question 23

What’s the purpose of reinstalling macOS from Recovery?

Answer 23

Restore system software without erasing user data.

Question 24

What startup issue can macOS reinstall fix?

Answer 24

Missing or corrupted system files.

Question 25

Does reinstalling macOS delete apps?

Answer 25

No, it attempts to retain them.

Question 26

Does macOS Recovery require internet?

Answer 26

Yes.

Question 27

Can macOS reinstall fix third-party app corruption?

Answer 27

No.

Question 28

What tool in Recovery helps check or repair the disk?

Answer 28

Disk Utility.

Question 29

Which resource explains macOS installation steps?

Answer 29

macOS installation (5 mins).

Question 30

Which recovery tool can restore from Time Machine?

Answer 30

macOS Recovery.

Question 31

What two workflows can Apple Configurator perform on a Mac?

Answer 31

Revive and Restore.

Question 32

What does a revive do?

Answer 32

Reinstalls firmware and iOS layer while preserving user data.

Question 33

What does a restore do in Configurator?

Answer 33

Erases and reinstalls the system — full wipe.

Question 34

What cable type is needed for Configurator restore?

Answer 34

USB-C to USB-C or USB-C to USB-A.

Question 35

What mode must the target Mac enter for Configurator restore?

Answer 35

DFU mode.

Question 36

Does revive erase user data?

Answer 36

No.

Question 37

Does Configurator restore maintain supervision status?

Answer 37

Yes.

Question 38

Which Macs use Configurator instead of Internet Recovery?

Answer 38

Apple silicon and T2 Macs.

Question 39

Can Configurator help when the Mac won't power on normally?

Answer 39

Yes.

Question 40

Does Finder support revive for Macs?

Answer 40

Yes for some models.

Question 41

What does a factory reset achieve?

Answer 41

Return Mac to original state.

Question 42

Which tool is recommended for recycling or redeployment?

Answer 42

Erase Assistant.

Question 43

If a Mac’s startup volume is corrupted, what should be used?

Answer 43

Disk Utility erase + reinstall.

Question 44

What is needed to restore using Finder?

Answer 44

Mac connected to another Mac.

Question 45

What can cause Erase Assistant to be unavailable?

Answer 45

Older macOS versions.

Question 46

What might be required before reinstalling macOS on a managed Mac?

Answer 46

Managed Apple Account credentials.

Question 47

What should you check before using Disk Utility to erase?

Answer 47

Backup availability.

Question 48

What feature in Recovery lets you change security policies?

Answer 48

Startup Security Utility.

Question 49

What resource teaches Disk Utility basics?

Answer 49

Use Disk Utility (4 mins).

Question 50

What is the estimated time for this entire module?

Answer 50

25 minutes.