Apple-Device-Support Apple Device Support Exam (SUP-2024) Exam Practice Test

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Which iPads is the Apple Pencil 1st gen compatible with?



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In MacOS on APFS volumes, when are FileVault encryption keys generated?



Answer : B, C, E

FileVault is a feature that encrypts the entire APFS volume on a Mac using the AES-XTS data encryption algorithm. FileVault encryption keys are generated at different times depending on the scenario.According to the Apple Support documents12, FileVault encryption keys are generated in the following situations:

During the first login by a user on the Mac: This happens when FileVault is turned on during the initial Setup Assistant process. The user's password and the hardware UID are used to protect the class key, which wraps the volume encryption key. The user's password is also used to generate a personal recovery key, which can be used to unlock the volume if the user forgets their password or their account is deleted.

When a user turns on FileVault: This happens when FileVault is turned on later from the System Settings. The user's password and the hardware UID are used to protect the class key, which wraps the volume encryption key. The user's password is also used to generate a personal recovery key, which can be used to unlock the volume if the user forgets their password or their account is deleted. An anti-replay mechanism prevents the old key (based on hardware UID only) from being used to decrypt the volume.

During user creation: This happens when a new user is added to the Mac after FileVault is turned on. The new user's password and the hardware UID are used to protect the class key, which wraps the volume encryption key. The new user's password is also used to generate a personal recovery key, which can be used to unlock the volume if the user forgets their password or their account is deleted.

The other options are not correct because FileVault encryption keys are not generated in those situations. When a user is deleted, their FileVault encryption key is removed from the Mac, but the volume encryption key remains the same. Setting the first user's password does not generate FileVault encryption keys unless FileVault is turned on during the Setup Assistant process or later from the System Settings.Reference:Intro to FileVault - Apple Support,Volume encryption with FileVault in macOS - Apple Support


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What file system formats are available in Disk Utility on a Mac



Answer : A, C, D, F

Disk Utility on Mac supports several file system formats for formatting, partitioning, and erasing disks.According to the Apple Device Support Reference Materials1, these formats are:

Apple File System (APFS): The file system used by macOS 10.13 or later, which features strong encryption, space sharing, snapshots, fast directory sizing, and improved file system fundamentals. APFS is optimized for the Flash/SSD storage used in recent Mac computers, but it can also be used with older systems with traditional hard disk drives (HDD) and external, direct-attached storage. APFS supports four variants: APFS, APFS (Encrypted), APFS (Case-sensitive), and APFS (Case-sensitive, Encrypted).

Mac OS Extended: The file system used by macOS 10.12 or earlier, which is also known as HFS Plus or HFS+. Mac OS Extended supports journaling, which helps protect the integrity of the file system in case of power outages or hardware failures. Mac OS Extended also supports four variants: Mac OS Extended (Journaled), Mac OS Extended (Journaled, Encrypted), Mac OS Extended (Case-sensitive, Journaled), and Mac OS Extended (Case-sensitive, Journaled, Encrypted).

ExFAT: A file system that is compatible with both Mac and Windows computers, and can be used for transferring files between them. ExFAT supports larger file sizes than FAT32, up to 16 EB, and larger volumes, up to 128 PB. ExFAT does not support journaling, encryption, or case sensitivity.

MS-DOS (FAT): A file system that is compatible with both Mac and Windows computers, and can be used for transferring files between them. MS-DOS (FAT) supports two variants: FAT16 and FAT32. FAT16 is limited to 2 GB volumes and 4 GB files, while FAT32 can support up to 2 TB volumes and 4 GB files. MS-DOS (FAT) does not support journaling, encryption, or case sensitivity.

Therefore, the correct answer is A, C, D, and F.


File system formats available in Disk Utility on Mac.

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