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What utilities are available when booted from the Mac OS X Install DVD?
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The Utilities menu when booted from the Mac OS X Install DVD includes Startup Disk, Reset Password, Firmware Password Utility, Disk Utility, Terminal, System Profiler, Network Utility, and Restore System From Backup.
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Chapter 1 – Installation and Initial Setup
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What are the minimum hardware requirements for installing Mac OS X v10.6?
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The minimum requirements are:
- A Mac with an Intel processor - 1 GB of memory - 5 GB of available disk space - DVD drive for installation (Installation on a MacBook Air requires either an external - DVD drive or another computer with a DVD drive.) - A built-in display or a display connected to an Apple-supplied video card supported by your computer - Some features require a compatible Internet service provider; fees may apply. - Some features require Apple’s MobileMe service; fees apply. |
Chapter 1 – Installation and Initial Setup
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What four preparation steps must you take before installing Mac OS X?
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Check for firmware updates, verify application compatibility, back up vital files and folders, and document critical settings.
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of using a single-partition drive with Mac OS X? How about a multiple-partition drive?
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Single-partition drives are easier to set up initially, but they aren’t as flexible for administration and maintenance. Multiple-partition drives require repartitioning during setup but provide several separate volumes, which can be used to segregate user data and host multiple operating systems.
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Which packages are installed by default when installing Mac OS X?
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Items installed by default include the essential system software, printer drivers for currently used printers, additional fonts, language translations, and X11. Optional items include more printer drivers, Rosetta, and QuickTime 7.
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Chapter 1 – Installation and Initial Setup
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Where can you locate the system version number, build number, and serial number? What is the significance of these numbers?
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The system version, build number, and hardware serial number are located in the About This Mac dialog or the login screen. The system version number defines the specific version of Mac OS X currently installed. The system build number is an even more specific identifier used primarily by developers. Finally, the hardware serial number is a unique number used to identify your specific Mac.
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How do the four default System Preferences categories differ?
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Generally, Personal preferences affect only a single user, Hardware preferences adjust hardware and peripheral settings, Internet & Wireless preferences affect personal and system network settings, and System preferences affect all users and often require administrative access.
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How do you ensure that you have the latest Apple software?
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The Software Update application checks for Apple software updates via the Internet. You can adjust automatic update settings or manually open the Software Update application from the Software Update preferences.
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