What are the different macOS Recovery options and startup key combinations?
- Command-R—Install the latest macOS that was installed on your Mac without upgrading to the latest version.
- Option-Command-R—Upgrade to the latest macOS that’s compatible with your Mac.
- Option-Shift-Command-R—Install the macOS that came with your Mac or the version closest to it that’s still available.
What are the types of local user accounts in macOS Catalina? 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 preferences that might affect other users.
- 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, such as 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.• Group—A group account is a list of user accounts that gives you greater control over file and folder access.
How can you limit the amount of time that a user account can access apps?
You can use Screen Time to manage downtime, app limits, and content and privacy restrictions.
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.
Which folder can you use to share a file with another user on the same computer?
Every user has a Dropbox folder, located in their Public folder, which can be used to transfer files with other users. Users can’t add or make changes to files in your public folder.
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.
What app should you use to manage keychain settings?
You should use Keychain Access to view and modify most keychain items.
How can you change your local computer account password?
You can change your local account passwords from the General pane of Security & Privacy preferences or from Users & Groups preferences.
