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SUP-2025 · Question #118

You attempt to start up a Mac with Apple silicon to recoveryOS, but a lock icon appears on the screen and you're asked to enter a password. What is the most likely reason that this screen appears?

The correct answer is C. Your Mac is enrolled in an MDM solution and has a recoveryOS password set. See the full explanation below for the reasoning.

Question

You attempt to start up a Mac with Apple silicon to recoveryOS, but a lock icon appears on the screen and you're asked to enter a password. What is the most likely reason that this screen appears?

Options

  • AYour Mac is enrolled in an MDM solution and has a FileVault password set.
  • BYour Mac has a security policy set that disallows access to recoveryOS.
  • CYour Mac is enrolled in an MDM solution and has a recoveryOS password set.
  • DYour Mac has a Startup Utility password set.

How the community answered

(63 responses)
  • A
    10% (6)
  • B
    6% (4)
  • C
    81% (51)
  • D
    3% (2)

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