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Question 1

What standard does Apple use for near-field, high-speed wireless file sharing between iPhones without internet connectivity?

Accepted Answer

AirDrop using Bluetooth and peer-to-peer Wi-Fi

Answer

AirDrop uses Bluetooth for device discovery and a direct peer-to-peer Wi-Fi connection for high-speed file transfers, requiring no internet or router.

Question 2

Which Apple networking feature allows a Mac to share its internet connection with nearby devices?

Accepted Answer

Internet Sharing in System Settings

Answer

Internet Sharing in macOS System Settings allows a Mac to share its active network connection via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or USB to other devices.

Question 3

What protocol does Apple use for zero-configuration networking, enabling devices to discover printers, Macs, and services without DNS setup?

Accepted Answer

Bonjour (mDNS/DNS-SD)

Answer

Bonjour is Apple's implementation of Zeroconf networking using multicast DNS, allowing devices to discover and connect to services on a local network without manual configuration.

Question 4

What is the maximum Wi-Fi standard supported by recent iPhone models (iPhone 15 Pro and later)?

Accepted Answer

Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)

Answer

iPhone 15 Pro models introduced Wi-Fi 6E support, which adds the 6 GHz band for faster speeds and reduced congestion compared to standard Wi-Fi 6.

Question 5

Which connection port do modern MacBook Pro and MacBook Air models use for charging, display output, and data transfer?

Accepted Answer

Thunderbolt / USB-C

Answer

Modern MacBook Pro and Air models use Thunderbolt/USB-C ports that support charging, DisplayPort video output, USB data, and Thunderbolt accessory connectivity.

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