System Preferences and macOS Settings Management Flashcards

A user wants to prevent macOS from automatically switching to a different Wi-Fi network. Which System Preferences pane contains the option to disable 'Ask to join new networks'?

Answer: Network

The Network preference pane contains Wi-Fi settings including 'Ask to join new networks' and 'Auto-join' options.

Which command-line tool reads and writes macOS user defaults (preferences) stored in .plist files?

Answer: defaults

The `defaults` command reads and writes values in macOS preference (.plist) files for users and applications.

A technician needs to enable Remote Management so IT can use Apple Remote Desktop. Which System Preferences pane provides this option?

Answer: Sharing

Remote Management (and Remote Desktop access) is enabled under the Sharing preference pane.

In macOS, where would an administrator configure which apps are allowed to use the Mac's microphone?

Answer: Security & Privacy > Privacy > Microphone

App microphone permissions are managed in Security & Privacy > Privacy > Microphone.

A user's Mac goes to sleep too quickly while running a presentation. Which Energy Saver (or Battery) setting should be adjusted?

Answer: Turn display off after

The 'Turn display off after' slider controls how long the display stays on before sleeping; setting it to 'Never' prevents sleep during a presentation.

Which System Preferences pane would a technician use to add a network printer that uses the IPP protocol?

Answer: Printers & Scanners

Printers & Scanners is used to add, remove, and configure printers including those using IPP.

A macOS administrator uses 'profiles' installed via System Preferences. What type of file format are configuration profiles distributed in?

Answer: .mobileconfig

Configuration profiles are distributed as .mobileconfig files and can be installed via System Preferences > Profiles.