ACSP System Preferences and macOS Settings Management 4

Question 1

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'?

Accepted Answer

Network

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

defaults

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Sharing

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Security & Privacy > Privacy > Microphone

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Turn display off after

Answer

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

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ACSP System Preferences and macOS Settings Management 4