Discuss Apple Apple-Device-Support Exam Topic 2 Question 24

You are trying to connect a podcast mic to your mac. You go into Sounds, but the mic isn't appearing an as option. Where else can you check to see if the mic is properly connected to your mac?

ASystem Information > Hardware

BSystem Information > Devices

CSystem Settings > Printers & Devices

DSystem Settings > Hardware

Suggested Answer: A

System Information > Hardware is the place where you can check to see if your podcast mic is properly connected to your Mac. System Information is an app that shows detailed information about your Mac hardware, software, and network. You can access System Information from the Utilities folder in the Applications folder, or by choosing About This Mac from the Apple menu and clicking System Report. Under the Hardware section, you can find information about your audio devices, such as the manufacturer, model, and connection type. If your podcast mic is connected to your Mac, it should appear under the Audio section.If it does not appear, you may need to troubleshoot the connection or try a different port or cable12.Reference: =Apple - Support - Manuals, macOS User Guide, System Information;How do I connect a microphone to my MacBook? | ZDNET.

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33 comments · newest first

Willard 11 months ago

Wait, is it really not in Sounds? That’s weird!

Maryann 11 months ago

I always find it in Devices, works every time!

Ahmed 12 months ago

I thought it would show up in Hardware too.

Tawanna 12 months ago

Definitely not in Printers & Devices.

Aliza 1 year ago

Check System Information > Devices!

Kip 1 year ago

I’m a bit confused; I thought the mic would show up in System Settings, but I can't remember the exact path.

Altha 1 year ago

I practiced a similar question, and I think the right place to check is System Information > Devices. That seems familiar.

Charlene 1 year ago

I feel like the mic should show up in System Settings, but I can't recall if it's Printers & Devices or Hardware.

Jeannetta 1 year ago

I think I remember checking the System Information for devices before, but I'm not entirely sure if it's under Hardware or Devices.

Yasuko 1 year ago

Hmm, I'm a bit confused on this one. I'm not sure if I should be looking in System Information or System Settings. I guess I'll try System Information > Devices and see if that helps.

Yoko 1 year ago

This seems like a pretty standard troubleshooting question. I'm going to go with System Information > Hardware - that seems like the most logical place to check for connected hardware.

Jeanice 1 year ago

I'm a little unsure about this one. I'm thinking it might be in System Settings > Printers & Devices, but I'm not totally sure.

Denny 1 year ago

Hmm, this one seems straightforward. I think I'll check System Information > Hardware to see if the mic is detected there.

Allene 1 year ago

Okay, let me think this through. The question says the mic isn't showing up in Sounds, so I'll probably want to look in System Information > Devices to see if it's recognized there.

Jaclyn 1 year ago

Hmm, I think the key here is to find the right balance between security and performance. I'll need to review the options and see which one best meets those needs.

Aleta 2 years ago

Who uses a mic these days? I just shout at my Mac and it listens. But if I had to guess, I'd say B) System Information > Devices is the way to go.

Lasandra 2 years ago

↳ replying to Aleta

C) System Settings > Printers & Devices

Stephen 2 years ago

↳ replying to Aleta

B) System Information > Devices

Irma 2 years ago

↳ replying to Aleta

A) System Information > Hardware

Josephine 2 years ago

Ah, the old 'can't find the mic' problem. I bet it's C) System Settings > Printers & Devices. That's where all the cool kids check for their audio gear.

Denise 2 years ago

Definitely B) System Information > Devices. That's the go-to place to check for connected hardware on a Mac. Easy peasy!

Jacquelyne 2 years ago

↳ replying to Denise

I always go to B) System Information > Devices to make sure my mic is properly connected. It's the best way to troubleshoot.

Xuan 2 years ago

↳ replying to Denise

Yeah, I agree. B) System Information > Devices is the right place to check for connected hardware.

Adelle 2 years ago

↳ replying to Denise

I think you should check B) System Information > Devices. That's where you can see if the mic is connected.

Kindra 2 years ago

I think the answer is B) System Information > Devices. That's where I usually check for connected hardware on my Mac.

Hyun 2 years ago

↳ replying to Kindra

Yeah, System Information > Devices is the right place to check for connected hardware on a Mac.

Leatha 2 years ago

↳ replying to Kindra

I always check System Information > Devices first when I have trouble connecting hardware to my Mac.

Georgeanna 2 years ago

↳ replying to Kindra

I usually go to System Information > Devices too. It's the best place to check for connected devices.

Magdalene 2 years ago

↳ replying to Kindra

I think the answer is B) System Information > Devices. That's where I usually check for connected hardware on my Mac.

Kathrine 2 years ago

Hmm, I'm not sure about this one. Maybe it's C) System Settings > Printers & Devices? That's where I usually find my peripherals listed.

Bobbye 2 years ago

I'm not sure, but I think System Information > Devices could also show if the mic is connected.

Kenny 2 years ago

I agree with Dierdre, that's where you can see if the mic is properly connected.

Dierdre 2 years ago

I think you should check System Information > Hardware.

Apple-Device-Support Exam - Topic 2 Question 24 Discussion