CompTIA Exam 220-1102 Topic 3 Question 54 Discussion

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Question #: 54
Topic #: 3

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Which of the following macOS file types requires mounting before installation?

A.pkg

B.zip

C.app

D.dmg

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Suggested Answer: D

The .dmg file type in macOS requires mounting before installation. .dmg files are disk image files used to distribute software on macOS. When opened, they mount a virtual disk on the desktop, from which the application can be installed. Other file types like .pkg, .zip, and .app have different processes for installation and do not require mounting in the same way.

by Stefania at Apr 05, 2025, 11:31 PM

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Stevie

2 months ago

Wait, is .dmg the one that also comes with a complimentary trip to the Genius Bar? I always get those mixed up.

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Eun

16 days ago

Oh, I see. Thanks for clarifying that!

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Micheal

17 days ago

No, .dmg is the macOS file type that requires mounting before installation.

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Nobuko

19 days ago

D) .dmg

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Denny

20 days ago

C) .app

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Dudley

21 days ago

B) .zip

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Marjory

1 months ago

A) .pkg

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Kanisha

2 months ago

Easy, it's .dmg. Who doesn't know that macOS installers come in that format? It's like the universal language of Apple software.

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Na

14 days ago

It's a common mistake, but once you know to mount the .dmg file, installing macOS software becomes a breeze.

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Jacklyn

19 days ago

I remember the first time I tried to install a macOS app and couldn't figure out why it wasn't working until someone told me to mount the .dmg file.

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Susana

20 days ago

Yeah, .dmg files are like virtual disks that need to be mounted before you can access the contents.

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Precious

2 months ago

I always thought .dmg files were just disk images, didn't know they needed to be mounted for installation.

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Goldie

2 months ago

Hmm, I think .pkg is the one that requires mounting. Or was it .dmg? I'm not 100% sure.

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Rene

26 days ago

I always thought it was .dmg that needed to be mounted before installation.

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Lindsey

27 days ago

No, I'm pretty sure it's .pkg that needs to be mounted.

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Curt

30 days ago

I think it's .dmg that requires mounting.

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Arlyne

3 months ago

Definitely .dmg, I remember that from my last macOS upgrade. You can't just double-click and install with that file type.

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Kris

1 months ago

That's right, .dmg files are the ones that need to be mounted.

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Darrin

1 months ago

Yes, .dmg files require mounting first.

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Lavonna

2 months ago

I agree, .dmg files need to be mounted before installation.

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Albina

3 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think .app files also need to be mounted for installation.

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Susana

3 months ago

I agree with Pamella, .dmg files need to be mounted before installation.

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Buddy

3 months ago

I'm pretty sure it's .dmg, that's the file type for disk images that need to be mounted before installing.

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Sharan

2 months ago

It's definitely important to remember to mount .dmg files before trying to install anything.

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Alease

2 months ago

I've made the mistake of trying to install a .dmg without mounting it first, it never works.

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Vernice

2 months ago

Yeah, I always have to double click on .dmg files to mount them before installing.

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Douglass

2 months ago

I think you're right, .dmg files do need to be mounted before installation.

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Pamella

3 months ago

I think the answer is D) .dmg because it's a disk image file.

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