Apple Apple-Device-Support - Apple Device Support Exam (SUP-2025)

To use AirPlay to share content exclusively with a specific individual from your Apple iPhone and Mac, you need to set the “Allow AirPlay for” option to “Current user” on your Mac. This option allows only devices where you’re signed in with the same Apple ID as on the Mac to stream to the Mac. To set this option, you need to go to System Preferences > Sharing and click on “AirPlay Receiver” in the list that appears on the left. Then, choose “Current user” from the menu next to “Allow AirPlay for”. After that, you can use AirPlay to stream or mirror content from your iPhone to your Mac by tapping the AirPlay button in the app that you’re using or in Control Center1234. References: = Apple - Support - Manuals, macOS User Guide, Set up your Mac to be an AirPlay receiver; Apple - Support - Manuals, Use AirPlay to stream video or mirror the screen of your iPhone; How to AirPlay From iPhone or iPad to Your Mac - How-To Geek; How to Use AirPlay (Screen Mirroring) on a Mac - How-To Geek.

 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]

 You can enter your iPhone passcode wrong up to ten times before your account is disabled. After six failed attempts, your iPhone will be disabled for one minute. After seven attempts, it will be disabled for five minutes. After eight attempts, it will be disabled for 15 minutes. After nine attempts, it will be disabled for 60 minutes. After ten attempts, it will be disabled until you connect it to a computer and restore it using iTunes or Finder12. References: = If you forgot your iPhone passcode - Apple Support; What to do when your iPhone is disabled | Tom’s Guide.

WPA3 Enterprise is a wireless authentication method that allows a Mac to use digital certificates to authenticate to secure wireless networks. WPA3 Enterprise provides stronger confidentiality protections for traffic sent over the air, using 256-bit AES encryption when connecting to compatible wireless access points. WPA3 Enterprise also supports 802.1X authentication protocols, such as EAP-TLS, which use digital certificates to verify the identity of the client and the server. WPA3 Enterprise is supported on Mac computers (late 2013 or later, with 802.11ac or later). References:

Secure access to wireless networks

How Apple devices join Wi-Fi networks

Face ID is a biometric authentication method that allows you to securely unlock your iPhone or iPad, authenticate purchases, sign in to apps, and more, all with just a glance. However, there are situations where Face ID is not permitted and you need to enter your passcode instead. According to the Apple Device Support Reference Materials1, these situations include:

The device has just been turned on or restarted.

The user hasn’t used their passcode or password to unlock their device for 156 hours (six and a half days), and the user hasn’t used a biometric to unlock their device in 4 hours.

The device hasn’t been unlocked for more than 48 hours.

Therefore, the correct answer is C, D, and E.

References:

Face ID, Touch ID, passcodes, and passwords

To create password encrypted backups with Apple Configurator, you need to enable encrypted backups for the devices or Blueprints that you want to back up. This option is available under the Actions > Advanced menu, and it requires you to enter and verify a password for the backups. Once enabled, encrypted backups save users’ passwords and provide more security for the data. Encrypted backups can be restored only to devices or Blueprints that have the same encryption settings and password. References: Enable encrypted backups in Apple Configurator

Resetting the printing system on a Mac can resolve problems such as print jobs stuck in the queue, connection issues, and incomplete driver setups. This process deletes all printers fromyour list of printers, deletes information about all completed print jobs, and deletes all printer presets. All printers and scanners must be set up again after completing the reset. To reset the printing system, you need to control-click the printer in the Printers list on the right, then choose Reset Printing System from the shortcut menu. You will be prompted to confirm that you want to reset your entire printing system. References: Reset the printing system on your Mac to solve a problem, HP printers - Reset the printing system (macOS)

According to the Apple Device Support Reference Materials, you can control who can discover your iPhone or iPad when it’s within AirDrop range by setting AirDrop to Contacts Only1. This means that only people in your Contacts app can see your device and send you content via AirDrop. You can also set AirDrop to Receiving Off, which means that no one can see your device or send you content via AirDrop1. The other two options, B and C, are not correct because they are not related to AirDrop settings. Requiring a verification code from the other device in Password & Security settings is a feature that helps you sign in to your Apple IDaccount on a new device2. Turning off AirDrop in Privacy settings is not possible, as AirDrop is not listed under Privacy settings3. References: 1: How to use AirDrop on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support, Section "How to adjust AirDrop settings". 2: Sign in with your Apple ID - Apple Support, Section "Use a verification code with two-factor authentication". 3: Privacy settings on iPhone - Apple Support

The terminal command defaults write com.apple.finder ShowMountedServersOnDesktop true sets the Finder preference to show mounted servers on the desktop. This is equivalent to checking the box for “Connected Servers” in the Finder settings under the General tab. The other commands are either invalid or do not change the preference value.

defaults read com.apple.finder ShowMountedServersOnDesktop true reads the current value of the preference, but does not modify it.

defaults cat com.apple.finder ShowMountedServersOnDesktop true is not a valid command, as cat is not a valid subcommand for defaults.

defaults append ShowMountedServersOnDesktop com.apple.finder true appends the value true to the preference key ShowMountedServersOnDesktop, which is not a valid operation, as the preference value should be a boolean, not a list. References:

Apple Device Support Exam Prep Guide, page 11

Change Finder settings on Mac

How to show Hard Disk icon on Desktop via Terminal?

Screen Sharing is a feature that allows you to view and control the screen of another Mac on your network. However, Screen Sharing cannot be turned on if Remote Management is already enabled on your Mac. Remote Management is a more advanced feature that allows you to remotely manage Mac computers in a commercial or business environment. Remote Management and Screen Sharing are compatible with Virtual Network Computing (VNC), but they cannot be used at the same time. To turn on Screen Sharing, you need to turn off Remote Management first in the Sharing settings of System Settings12. The other sharing settings, such as Remote Login, Media Sharing, and Remote Apple Events, do not affect Screen Sharing and can be turned on or off independently. References: Turn Mac screen sharing on or off - Apple Support, Share the screen of another Mac - Apple Support