Free Practice Questions for Apple Apple-Device-Support Exam

A:Force close (swipe up from App Switcher) and reopen refreshes the app.

D:Delete and reinstall (from App Store) fixes corruption.

Option B: No “Settings > Apps” path exists on iOS.

Option C: “Relaunch” isn’t a shortcut option.

Option E: Location settings don’t fix opening issues.References: Apple Support - "If an app stops responding" (support.apple.com/HT201398).

Passkeys (passwordless authentication) require:

B:Two-factor authenticationfor Apple Account security.

D:iCloud Keychainto store and sync passkeys across devices.

Option A: App-Specific Passwords are for third-party apps, not passkeys.

Option C: Legacy Contact is for data inheritance, unrelated.

Option E: Account Recovery aids access but isn’t required.References: Apple Support - "Use passkeys to sign in" (support.apple.com/HT213305).

APFS is a file system that supports encryption at the volume level. Each volume has its own encryption key, called the Volume Encryption Key (VEK), which is stored in the APFS container metadata and protected by another key, called the Key Encryption Key (KEK). The KEK is derived from the user’s password and wrapped by a secure token, which is a feature that ensures only authorized users can access the encrypted data. According to the Apple Device Support Reference Materials12, the following scenarios cause APFS volumes to generate encryption keys:

During user creation. When a new user is created on an APFS volume, a secure token is generated for that user and a KEK is derived from the user’s password. The KEK is used to encrypt the VEK and store it in the metadata.

During the first user’s password creation. When the first user on an APFS volume sets their password, a secure token is granted to that user and a KEK is derived from the password. The KEK is used to encrypt the VEK and store it in the metadata.

After erase content and setting. When a user erases all content and settings on an APFS volume, the VEK and the KEK are deleted and new ones are generated. The new VEK is encrypted with the new KEK and stored in the metadata.

References:

Use secure token, bootstrap token, and volume ownership in deployments.

Data Protection in Apple devices.

If you see a lock icon and a password prompt when you try to start up a Mac with Apple silicon to recoveryOS, the most likely reason is that your Mac is enrolled in an MDM solution and has a recoveryOS password set by the administrator. This password prevents unauthorized access to the recovery environment and the startup options screen, where you can change the security policy, erase the internal storage, or reinstall macOS. You need to enter the correct password to proceed to recoveryOS. If you don’t know the password, you should contact your administrator or the organization that manages your Mac. The other options are not the most likely reasons for this screen to appear, as they have different effects or symptoms.

A FileVault password is used to unlock the encrypted startup volume, not the recoveryOS. If your Mac has a FileVault password set, you will see a different screen that asks you to enter the password or the recovery key to unlock the disk. You can still access the recoveryOS without entering the FileVault password by holding down the power button until you see the startup options screen.

A security policy that disallows access to recoveryOS is not possible on a Mac with Apple silicon. The security policy only affects the ability to boot from external media or run non-Apple operating systems. You can always access the recoveryOS by holding down the power button until you see the startup options screen, unless there is a recoveryOS password set by an MDM solution.

A Startup Utility password is not a feature on a Mac with Apple silicon. The Startup Utility is an app that lets you select a startup disk on a Mac with Intel processor. On a Mac with Apple silicon, you can select a startup disk from the startup options screen, which may require a recoveryOS password if your Mac is enrolled in an MDM solution. References:

Apple Device Support Exam Prep Guide, page 8

Use macOS Recovery on a Mac with Apple silicon

Revive or restore a Mac with Apple silicon using Apple Configurator

How to Enter macOS Recovery Mode on Apple Silicon Macs

How to Enter macOS Recovery on an Apple Silicon Mac - MUO

Any way to block Safe Mode on a Macbook w/ an M1 chip?

 You can recover files you deleted from iCloud Drive within the last 30 days, whether you deleted them on iCloud.com or another device that has iCloud Drive turned on. However, you can’t recover or restore files you permanently remove. To recover files from iCloud Drive, you can use the Recently Deleted folder in iCloud Drive or the Restore Files option in Account Settings on iCloud.com. For instructions, see the references below. References: Recover deleted files on iCloud.com, Recover recently deleted iCloud Drive files in iCloud for Windows, How to Recover Deleted Files from iCloud Drive

 Universal Control is a feature that allows you to use a single keyboard, mouse, or trackpad to control up to two other nearby Mac or iPad devices, and work seamlessly between them1. When using Universal Control, you can share the following peripherals between iPad and Mac:

Trackpad: You can use the trackpad of your Mac or iPad to move the pointer across the screens of both devices. You can also use gestures to scroll, zoom, or switch between apps2.

Keyboard: You can use the keyboard of your Mac or iPad to type on both devices. You can also use keyboard shortcuts to perform actions or access menus3.

Mouse: You can use the mouse of your Mac to move the pointer across the screens of both devices. You can also use the mouse buttons to click or right-click4.

You cannot share the following peripherals between iPad and Mac when using Universal Control:

Apple Pencil: You can only use the Apple Pencil on your iPad, not on your Mac. The Apple Pencil is designed to work with the touch screen of the iPad, not with the display of the Mac5.

Touch ID: You can only use Touch ID on the device that has the Touch ID sensor, not on the other device. Touch ID is a biometric security feature that requires your fingerprint to unlock your device, make purchases, or use Apple Pay. References: = Universal Control: Use a single keyboard and mouse between Mac and iPad, Use gestures on your Mac trackpad, Mac keyboard shortcuts, Use a Bluetooth mouse or trackpad with your iPad, Use Apple Pencil with your iPad or iPad Pro, [Use Touch ID on your Mac]

The image shows the Emergency SOS screen on an iPhone, which allows you to quickly call emergency services and access your Medical ID. To get to this screen, you need to press and hold the side button and one of the volume buttons until the Emergency SOS slider appears. This works on iPhone 8 and later models. If you continue holding the buttons, a countdown will begin and an alert will sound. At the end of the countdown, your iPhone will automatically call emergency services. Alternatively, you can swipe right on the Emergency SOS slider to call emergency services immediately. You can also tap the Medical ID button to view or share yourmedical information, or the cancel button to exit the screen. References: 1 Use Emergency SOS on your iPhone - Apple Support 2 How to trigger Emergency SOS on your iPhone (and shut it off) - iMore

 A warning icon might appear in the Security Recommendation window for a password in Passwords settings if the password meets any of the following criteria:

The password is reused on another website. This means that the same password is used for more than one saved password across different domains. This can make the accounts vulnerable to credential-stuffing attacks, where attackers try the same credentials on other services to compromise additional accounts1.

The password appeared in a data leak. This means that the password has been compromised by a data breach and exposed online. This can allow attackers to access the accounts that use the leaked password or try to guess other passwords based on the leaked one1.

It’s a commonly used password or it’s easily guessed. This means that the password is weak and may be easily cracked by an attacker. This can happen if the password uses wordsfound in a dictionary, common character substitutions, patterns found on a keyboard, or repeated sequences. These patterns are often used to create passwords that satisfy minimum password requirements for services, but are also commonly used by attackers attempting toobtain a password using brute force1. References: 1: Password security recommendations - Apple Support