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220-1102 · Question #357

Which of the following macOS utilities uses AES-128 to encrypt the startup disk?

The correct answer is D. FileVault. FileVault is the macOS utility that provides full disk encryption, specifically using AES-128 or AES-256 to protect the startup disk and all its data.

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Question

Which of the following macOS utilities uses AES-128 to encrypt the startup disk?

Options

  • Afdisk
  • BDiskpart
  • CDisk Utility
  • DFileVault

How the community answered

(48 responses)
  • B
    4% (2)
  • C
    2% (1)
  • D
    94% (45)

Why each option

FileVault is the macOS utility that provides full disk encryption, specifically using AES-128 or AES-256 to protect the startup disk and all its data.

Afdisk

fdisk is a command-line utility used in Unix-like operating systems for disk partitioning, not for full disk encryption.

BDiskpart

Diskpart is a command-line utility in Windows for managing disk partitions, and is not used on macOS.

CDisk Utility

Disk Utility is a macOS application for managing disks, volumes, and file systems, including formatting and partitioning, but FileVault is the specific feature for full disk encryption.

DFileVaultCorrect

FileVault is the native macOS full disk encryption feature that uses AES-128 or AES-256 encryption to protect the data on the startup disk, ensuring all stored information is secure.

Concept tested: macOS full disk encryption (FileVault)

Source: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204837

Topics

#macOS#Disk Encryption#FileVault#AES-128

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