Apple-Device-Support Exam - Topic 8 Question 39 Discussion

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

Question #: 39
Topic #: 8

How do you start up in safe mode on a Mac with Apple silicon?

A1. Shut down your Mac, Turn on your Mac and continue to press and hold the power button. O A. 2. When the startup options window appears, release the power button.3. Select your startup disk, press and hold the Shift key, click Continue in Safe Mode, then release the Shift key.4. Log in to your Mac.

B1. Connect to power, then shut down your Mac. B. 2. Press and hold the power button for three seconds, then remove power for at least 10 seconds.3. Wait for the Continue in Safe Mode button to appear.4. Log in to your Mac.

C1. Shut down your Mac. then quickly press the power button three times. O C. 2. Wait until the startup options window appears.3. Select your startup disk, then press and hold the Shift key until the Continue in Safe Mode button appears4. Continue to press and hold the Shift key until the Login window appears or you're asked to log in again.

D1. Shut down your Mac, then press and hold the power button for three seconds.2. When the startup options window appears, select your startup disk.3. Click the Continue in Safe Mode button.4. Log in to your Mac.

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Suggested Answer: D

by Major at Jul 09, 2025, 02:57 PM

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Mi

2 months ago

Is it really that simple? I always thought it was more involved!

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Jennifer

2 months ago

I think D is the easiest way to get into Safe Mode.

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Flo

2 months ago

Definitely A! That’s how I do it every time.

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Vallie

3 months ago

Wait, you have to hold the Shift key? Sounds complicated!

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Carlota

3 months ago

You just hold the power button until the options show up!

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Otis

3 months ago

I’m confused about whether you need to hold the power button for three seconds or just press it once. I should have reviewed that part more!

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Zita

3 months ago

I’m leaning towards option A because it mentions holding the Shift key after selecting the startup disk, which seems right.

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Margart

4 months ago

I practiced a similar question, and I feel like the Shift key is involved, but I can't recall if it's held before or after selecting the startup disk.

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Phuong

4 months ago

I think I remember that you need to hold the power button to access the startup options, but I'm not sure about the exact steps after that.

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Dong

4 months ago

This is a good one. I remember learning about safe mode startup on Macs, but the specifics are a bit hazy. I'll use the process of elimination to narrow down the options and pick the most likely correct answer.

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Colette

4 months ago

Wait, I'm a little confused. Do I need to disconnect the power before turning it back on? And what's this about pressing the power button three times? I better re-read the question and options to make sure I understand the right steps.

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Delbert

4 months ago

Okay, I've got this. The key is to shut down the Mac, then press and hold the power button until the startup options window appears. From there, I select the startup disk and press the Continue in Safe Mode button. Easy peasy!

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Clarinda

5 months ago

Hmm, I'm a little unsure about this one. I know there's a specific process for booting a Mac into safe mode, but I can't quite remember all the details. I'll have to think it through carefully.

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Maile

5 months ago

This looks like a pretty straightforward question about starting up a Mac in safe mode. I think I've got a good handle on the steps, so I'll just carefully read through the options and select the right one.

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