OS & App Installation & Updates

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How are macOS apps mainly distributed?

through the App Store and direct downloads

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What is the App Store in macOS?

a central platform for distributing free and paid software, macOS updates, and new releases

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What is required to access the App Store?

an Apple ID

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What can the App Store Updates section be used to monitor?

available updates

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What kinds of categories are shown in the App Store sidebar?

Discover, Arcade, Create, Work, Play, Develop, and Updates

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What should you do when downloading apps not available in the App Store?

download them from the vendor's website and select the macOS version

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How are downloaded apps often installed on macOS?

drag the downloaded app to the Applications folder

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What app sources does macOS allow by default?

the App Store and identified developers

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Where do you change app installation source settings in macOS?

System Settings > Security & Privacy

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What is required to change Security & Privacy installation settings?

click the padlock and enter the Administrator password

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What is a DMG (.dmg) file used for?

simple installs where disk image contents are copied to the Applications folder

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What does DMG stand for or describe?

disk image

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What is a PKG (.pkg) file used for?

installs requiring additional actions, like running services or writing files to multiple folders

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What is stored in an APP (.app) directory?

an installed app

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Where are installed .app directories placed?

in the Applications folder

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How do you uninstall an app in macOS?

use Finder to delete the .APP directory

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Why is dragging an app to the Trash unreliable for complete uninstallation?

it often leaves behind associated or cached files

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Why is patching macOS important?

known vulnerabilities could allow an unprivileged user to gain root access

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Are conventional viruses or worms common on macOS?

relatively rare

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What kinds of malware can still affect macOS?

fake security alerts and Trojans

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Can a macOS host transmit Windows viruses?

yes, via email or file transfer

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What should you do if you change the default app installation setting?

download apps from trusted websites

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What should you do about media and other content on macOS?

obtain it from reliable sources

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Why use antivirus software on a Mac?

detect macOS malware and Windows viruses and prevent their spread via email or file sharing

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How should a Boot Camp Windows partition be treated?

like a standalone Windows computer

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What can corporate management suites do on macOS?

restrict app installation and uninstallation

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How can corporate apps be deployed on macOS?

pushed via the Business Manager portal

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How often does the macOS App Store check for updates and patches for installed apps?
daily
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How are available App Store updates indicated in macOS?
a notification appears on the App Store icon in the Dock
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What is the recommended best practice when updates are available in the App Store?
select "Update All"
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Why is keeping macOS and apps up-to-date important?
maintaining security and performance
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How do you enable automatic App Store updates on macOS?
go to App Store and enable options to automatically download and install App Store updates
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Where do you configure automatic macOS updates?
System Settings > General > Software Update
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What can you configure in Software Update?
automatic download and installation of macOS updates
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How do most third-party apps downloaded outside the App Store handle updates?
check for updates when launched and prompt you to update or cancel
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What is the best practice for updating third-party apps outside the App Store?
manually check for updates within the app
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What menu option is typically used to manually update a third-party app?
Check for Updates
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What is Rapid Security Response (RSR) in macOS?
important security updates delivered faster than traditional software updates
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What does Rapid Security Response address?
vulnerabilities and threats without needing a full operating system update
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Why is Rapid Security Response useful?
users receive critical patches promptly to protect against exploits
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How are RSR updates different from traditional updates?
smaller and quicker to install
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How can Rapid Security Response updates be applied?
automatically or manually, based on user settings