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DEP-2025 · Question #132

You try to start in macOS Recovery. You're asked to choose a user and enter a password. Why are you asked to choose a user and enter a password?

The correct answer is B. FileVault is turned on. FileVault encryption requires authentication. The macOS Security Overview states, "When FileVault is enabled, macOS Recovery requires a FileVault-enabled user account and password to decrypt the disk."

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Question

You try to start in macOS Recovery. You're asked to choose a user and enter a password. Why are you asked to choose a user and enter a password?

Options

  • ALockdown Mode is turned on
  • BFileVault is turned on
  • CStartup Security Utility is set to Full Security
  • DRecovery Lock is enabled

How the community answered

(62 responses)
  • A
    11% (7)
  • B
    79% (49)
  • C
    3% (2)
  • D
    6% (4)

Explanation

FileVault encryption requires authentication. The macOS Security Overview states, "When FileVault is enabled, macOS Recovery requires a FileVault-enabled user account and password to decrypt the disk."

Topics

#FileVault#macOS Recovery#authentication#disk encryption

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