Discuss Apple Apple-Device-Support Exam Topic 8 Question 29

How can you control who can discover your iPhone or iPad when it's within AirDrop range?

ASet AirDrop to Contacts Only.

BRequire a verification code from the other device in Password & Security settings.

CTurn off AirDrop in Privacy settings.

Suggested Answer: A

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 ID account on a new device2.Turning off AirDrop in Privacy settings is not possible, as AirDrop is not listed under Privacy settings3.Reference: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

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37 comments · newest first

Louann 11 months ago

I always just leave it on for everyone, seems easier.

Julene 11 months ago

Definitely agree with the Contacts Only setting!

Tuyet 12 months ago

Wait, can you really require a verification code? Sounds too complicated.

Rosendo 12 months ago

I thought turning it off completely was the best option.

Tammara 1 year ago

Just set AirDrop to Contacts Only for more privacy!

Kaitlyn 1 year ago

I remember a similar question where we discussed the importance of privacy settings. I’m leaning towards option A, but I’m not 100% confident.

Maile 1 year ago

I definitely recall that turning off AirDrop in Privacy settings would stop anyone from discovering my device, but I think that's more of a last resort.

Tamra 1 year ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like requiring a verification code might be more about security than discovery. It seems a bit off for this question.

Dannie 1 year ago

I think setting AirDrop to Contacts Only is the right way to limit who can see my device. I remember practicing that in a tutorial.

Michel 1 year ago

Okay, let me think this through. I could turn off AirDrop completely, but that might be overkill. Setting it to Contacts Only seems like the best balance of functionality and privacy. I'll go with that.

Janey 1 year ago

Ah, I know this one! The answer is to set AirDrop to "Contacts Only" so only people in my contacts can discover my devices. Easy peasy.

Hermila 1 year ago

Hmm, I'm not totally sure about this one. I know AirDrop has some privacy settings, but I can't remember the details off the top of my head. I'll have to think it through step-by-step.

Colette 1 year ago

This seems like a straightforward question about AirDrop settings. I'll review the options carefully and choose the one that best controls who can discover my devices.

Judy 2 years ago

B) Require a verification code from the other device in Password & Security settings. Ooh, that's like a secret handshake for AirDrop!

Shawnta 2 years ago

↳ replying to Judy

B) Require a verification code from the other device in Password & Security settings.

Beula 2 years ago

↳ replying to Judy

A) Set AirDrop to Contacts Only.

Jina 2 years ago

A) Set AirDrop to Contacts Only. Ain't nobody got time for random AirDrop shenanigans!

Alica 2 years ago

B) Require a verification code from the other device in Password & Security settings. Gotta keep those sneaky AirDroppers out!

Eric 2 years ago

↳ replying to Alica

C) Turn off AirDrop in Privacy settings.

Theron 2 years ago

↳ replying to Alica

B) Require a verification code from the other device in Password & Security settings.

Celia 2 years ago

↳ replying to Alica

A) Set AirDrop to Contacts Only.

Miss 2 years ago

I'm not sure, but I think turning off AirDrop in Privacy settings could also work to control who can discover your device.

Rusty 2 years ago

C) Turn off AirDrop in Privacy settings. Easy peasy, lemon squeezy!

Barney 2 years ago

↳ replying to Rusty

C) Turn off AirDrop in Privacy settings. Easy peasy, lemon squeezy!

Denny 2 years ago

↳ replying to Rusty

C) Turn off AirDrop in Privacy settings.

Carey 2 years ago

↳ replying to Rusty

B) Require a verification code from the other device in Password & Security settings.

Willow 2 years ago

↳ replying to Rusty

C) Turn off AirDrop in Privacy settings.

Marion 2 years ago

↳ replying to Rusty

A) Set AirDrop to Contacts Only.

Kasandra 2 years ago

↳ replying to Rusty

B) Require a verification code from the other device in Password & Security settings.

Felix 2 years ago

↳ replying to Rusty

A) Set AirDrop to Contacts Only.

Dusti 2 years ago

I agree with Carman, setting AirDrop to Contacts Only limits who can discover your device.

Carman 2 years ago

I think the answer is A) Set AirDrop to Contacts Only.

Dulce 2 years ago

A) Set AirDrop to Contacts Only. That's the way to go! Keeps those random AirDrop requests at bay.

Rachael 2 years ago

↳ replying to Dulce

C) Turn off AirDrop in Privacy settings.

Joseph 2 years ago

↳ replying to Dulce

A) Definitely! I only want my contacts to be able to discover my device.

Emelda 2 years ago

↳ replying to Dulce

B) Require a verification code from the other device in Password & Security settings.

Florencia 2 years ago

↳ replying to Dulce

A) Set AirDrop to Contacts Only. That's the way to go! Keeps those random AirDrop requests at bay.

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