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Module 4 Graded Quiz: macOS and Virtualization :Overview, Administration, and Security (IBM Cybersecurity Analyst Professional Certificate) Answers 2025

1. Question 1

Which ID type should a company use to manage Apple devices?

  • ❌ Guest Apple ID

  • Managed Apple ID

  • ❌ Personal Apple ID

  • ❌ Universal Apple ID

Explanation:
Managed Apple IDs are created and controlled by organizations for device management, not by users.


2. Question 2

Feature that lets you continue work from iMac to MacBook?

  • Handoff

  • ❌ Spotlight

  • ❌ Keychain

  • ❌ FileVault

Explanation:
Handoff lets users continue tasks across Apple devices instantly.


3. Question 3

Which settings pane secures internet traffic (e.g., VPN setup)?

  • Network

  • ❌ Time Machine

  • ❌ Printers and Scanners

  • ❌ Displays

Explanation:
VPN and other network security configurations are found inside Network settings.


4. Question 4

How to check Android OS updates?

  • ❌ App notifications

  • System updates in Settings

  • ❌ General → About phone

  • ❌ Wi-Fi MAC address

Explanation:
OS updates are always available under Settings → System → System update.


5. Question 5

Why is Docker not ideal for high-performance or high-security workloads?

  • ❌ Doesn’t support Agile/CI-CD

  • ❌ Always open to internet

  • ❌ Containers run slower

  • Isolation can limit performance & may not meet strict security needs

Explanation:
Docker’s shared kernel model can conflict with strict performance or security requirements.


6. Question 6

Most critical aspect for a secure hybrid cloud strategy?

  • ❌ Serverless efficiency

  • The exclusivity of a private cloud

  • ❌ Public cloud resources

  • ❌ PaaS scalability

Explanation:
A hybrid cloud relies on private cloud exclusivity to maintain compliance and security.


7. Question 7

Virtualization that controls communication between devices?

  • ❌ Data center virtualization

  • ❌ Storage virtualization

  • ❌ Desktop virtualization

  • Network virtualization

Explanation:
Network virtualization lets admins manage traffic, routing, and segmentation without touching hardware.


8. Question 8

Which component helps scale cloud infrastructure for rapid growth?

  • ❌ Containerization

  • ❌ Data center

  • Virtualization

  • ❌ Networking

Explanation:
Virtualization enables rapid scaling of compute resources as demand grows.


9. Question 9

Why are containers important today?

  • They simplify deployment across environments.

  • ❌ Virtualize physical hardware

  • ❌ Create virtual networks

  • ❌ Improve VM storage provisioning

Explanation:
Containers make apps portable, consistent, and easy to deploy.


10. Question 10

Rob wants security, performance, and full Apple ecosystem access. Best OS?

  • ❌ Android

  • ❌ Linux

  • iOS

  • ❌ Windows

Explanation:
iOS is tightly integrated with Apple hardware, known for strong security and performance.


🧾 Summary Table

Q No. Correct Answer Key Concept
1 Managed Apple ID Device management
2 Handoff Apple continuity
3 Network pane Secure connections
4 System update in Settings Android updates
5 Docker isolation limits performance/security Container limitations
6 Exclusivity of private cloud Hybrid cloud compliance
7 Network virtualization Virtualized networking
8 Virtualization Infrastructure scaling
9 Containers simplify deployment Modern DevOps
10 iOS Secure mobile platform