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MacOS & iOS Configuration & Management Flashcards

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  1. A technician needs to erase and restore multiple iPhones simultaneously using a Mac. Which Apple tool is designed for this task?

    Answer: Apple Configurator 2

    Apple Configurator 2 supports bulk erase, restore, and configuration of multiple iOS devices connected via USB simultaneously.

  2. On macOS Ventura and later, where are configuration profiles installed by the user or MDM visible for inspection?

    Answer: System Settings > Privacy & Security > Profiles

    In macOS Ventura (13) and later, installed profiles are visible under System Settings > Privacy & Security > Profiles.

  3. Which payload in a configuration profile is used to distribute a Wi-Fi network configuration to iOS devices without users entering the password?

    Answer: Wi-Fi payload

    The Wi-Fi payload in a configuration profile pre-configures SSID, security type, and password so devices join automatically.

  4. An organization needs all company iPhones to use a specific DNS server. Which MDM payload achieves this?

    Answer: DNS Settings payload

    The DNS Settings payload allows MDM to push custom DNS server addresses and search domains to managed iOS and macOS devices.

  5. What is the function of System Integrity Protection (SIP) on macOS?

    Answer: Prevents modification of protected system files even by root

    SIP restricts the root user from modifying protected system directories, processes, and kernel extensions even with administrator privileges.

  6. Which Apple service must an organization enroll in to use Automated Device Enrollment (ADE) for Mac and iPhone deployment?

    Answer: Apple Business Manager or Apple School Manager

    ADE requires the organization to be enrolled in Apple Business Manager (for enterprises) or Apple School Manager (for education).

  7. A managed Mac shows 'Supervised' status. What additional capability does supervision enable compared to an unsupervised Mac?

    Answer: Stricter MDM restrictions such as disabling AirDrop and restricting iCloud features

    Supervised Macs (via ADE) support a broader set of MDM restrictions, including disabling AirDrop, iCloud Drive, and content caching controls.