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If a revive is unsuccessful, you can use Apple Configurator to restore the Mac. A restore updates the firmware, updates recoveryOS to the latest version, and erases and installs the latest version of macOS on your internal storage. When this process is complete, any data on any internal volumes is unrecoverable. You must restore the firmware and erase the internal flash storage if reviving the firmware is unsuccessful or if you can’t start the Mac from the startup volume or the recoveryOS. References: Revive or restore a Mac with Apple silicon using Apple Configurator - Apple Support

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 16EB, 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.

References:

File system formats available in Disk Utility on Mac.

General > About, then follow the onscreen instructions

Windows Migration Assistant is a software that helps you transfer your contacts, calendars, email accounts, and more from your Windows PC to your Mac. It copies but does not delete files from your PC. You need to download and install the appropriate version of Windows Migration Assistant on your PC, depending on which macOS your Mac is using. Then you need to connect your Mac and PC to the same network, such as your home Wi-Fi network or an Ethernet cable. Finally, you need to use Migration Assistant on both your Mac and PC to start the transfer process. References: = Transfer from PC to Mac with Migration Assistant, Download Windows Migration Assistant v2.4.5.0 (Monterey, Ventura and Sonoma)

 SharePlay is a feature that lets you share your screen, watch videos, listen to music, or work out together with others in a FaceTime call. You can use SharePlay to bring apps, webpages, and more into the conversation. To share your screen in a FaceTime call, you need to tap the Share Content button and then tap Share My Screen. Everyone in the call can see what’s on your screen until you stop sharing, but they can’t control anything on your device. If you get any notifications while sharing your screen, others won’t be able to see them. SharePlay requires iOS or iPadOS 15.1 or later on your iPhone or iPad, or macOS Monterey or later on your Mac. References:

Apple Device Support Exam Prep Guide, page 6

Share your screen in FaceTime on your iPhone or iPad

Share your screen in a FaceTime call on iPhone

Connection Doctor is a built-in tool in Mail that helps you diagnose and fix problems with your email accounts and connections. It shows the status of each account, whether it is online or offline, and any errors that occurred. It also lets you test the connection to the incoming and outgoing mail servers, and view the details of the connection attempt. Connection Doctor is the first tool you should use when you encounter Mail connectivity issues in macOS, as it can help you identify the source and nature of the problem quickly and easily. References: = Apple Device Support Exam Prep Guide, page 11; [Mail User Guide for Mac], section “Check the status of your email accounts”.

According to the Apple Device Support Reference Materials, you can go to Settings > General > Profiles & Device Management to see if an iPad has an MGM solution installed1. MGM standsfor Mobile Device Management, which is a way for organizations to manage and secure their devices remotely2. If an iPad has an MGM solution installed, you will see the name of the organization and the configuration profile under the Profiles & Device Management section1. The other options, A, C, and D, are not correct because they are not related to MGM settings. Privacy & Security > Device Management is not a valid path in the iPad settings3. Privacy & Security > Analytics & Improvements is a section where you can choose to share diagnostic and usage data with Apple or app developers4. General > VPN & Device Management is a section where you can configure VPN settings and view device management information5. References: 1: About Apple device supervision - Apple Support, Section "Manual supervision using Apple Configurator for Mac (iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV)". 2: Mobile Device Management (MDM) - Apple Support 3: Privacy settings on iPhone - Apple Support 4: Share analytics, diagnostics, and usage information with Apple on iPhone - Apple Support 5: VPN settings overview for Apple devices - Apple Support

 iCloud Account Recovery is an alternative method to unlock FileVault and reset your password if you’ve forgotten your login password or it’s locked from too many failed attempts to log in. iCloud Account Recovery allows you to use your Apple ID and password to unlock your Mac and reset your user account password, if you stored your FileVault recovery key in iCloud when you turned on FileVault. To use iCloud Account Recovery, you need to restart your Mac and enter the Password Reset Assistant from the FileVault login screen or from Recovery Mode. Then, you need to select “I forgot my password” and sign in with your Apple ID and password. Follow the onscreen instructions to unlock your Mac and reset your password. References: = Apple - Support - Manuals, Find My User Guide, iCloud Account Recovery; Apple Device Support Exam Prep Guide, page 6.

 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 usedto 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. References: Intro to FileVault - Apple Support, Volume encryption with FileVault in macOS - Apple Support