Apple
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)- A10% (6)
- B6% (4)
- C81% (51)
- D3% (2)
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