Apple Exam Apple-Device-Support Topic 1 Question 31 Discussion

Actual exam question for Apple's Apple-Device-Support exam

Question #: 31
Topic #: 1

Scenario

You're using Migration Assistant to transfer your account named "Andre" from your current MacBook Pro to your new iMac. The iMac is already configured with an account also named "Andre."

What happens with Migration Assistant if the account names are the same on both Mac computers?

AYou need to manually rename your old account before proceeding with Migration Assistant.

BThe account on the new iMac is automatically updated with the contents of the old account.

COn the new iMac, a new account is automatically created and named 'Andre (1).'

DYou're asked to either rename the old account or replace the one already on the iMac.

Show Suggested Answer

Suggested Answer: B

The installer log is a useful tool to troubleshoot macOS installation issues. The installer log records the progress and status of the installation process, as well as any errors or warnings that may occur.You can view the installer log during or after the installation by following these steps1:

To view the installer log during the installation, press Command-L on your keyboard. A new window will open showing the log messages. You can press Command-3 to show all messages, or Command-4 to show errors and progress messages only.

To view the installer log after the installation, open the Console app from the Applications > Utilities folder. In the sidebar, select your Mac under Devices, then choose /var/log > install.log from the list of log files. You can use the search field or the filter bar to find relevant messages.

The installer log can help you identify the cause of the installation issue, such as a corrupted installer file, insufficient disk space, incompatible software, or network problems. You can use the information in the installer log to troubleshoot the issue or contact Apple Support for further assistance.Reference:How to use the macOS installer log to troubleshoot installation problems - Macworld

by Isidra at Jan 12, 2025, 05:52 AM

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Norah

25 days ago

I'm leaning towards D, but I'm curious to see what the actual answer is. Migration Assistant should give us some flexibility there.

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Mitsue

26 days ago

Haha, imagine if it just deleted the existing 'Andre' account on the iMac and said 'oops, my bad!' That would be a real migration disaster!

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Celestine

27 days ago

I'm going to have to go with C on this one. It makes sense that Migration Assistant would create a new account to avoid any conflicts.

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Paris

28 days ago

I'm pretty sure B is the correct answer. Migration Assistant should just update the existing account on the iMac, that's the whole point of the tool, right?

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