macOS and Apple Hardware Compatibility Quiz

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What is the reason behind macOS being limited to Apple-built hardware?

To simplify the installation process

To ensure stability by controlling the supported hardware (correct)

To comply with industry standards

To prevent competition from using the operating system

What was the previous name for macOS?

OSX (correct)

MacX

iOSX

MacOS 9

Why does macOS tend to be more stable compared to Windows and Linux?

Because it has a simpler user interface

Due to supporting a limited number of devices (correct)

Due to its compatibility with a wide range of hardware

Because it has more third-party software support

What is the primary reason that macOS cannot be installed on non-Apple systems?

Apple's end user license agreement restricts installation to their hardware Signup and view all the answers

What is the kernel of the macOS operating system based on?

Unix Signup and view all the answers

What were the early macOS versions named after?

Big cats Signup and view all the answers

What naming convention is currently used for macOS versions?

Areas of California Signup and view all the answers

How does Apple distribute macOS to its users?

With no extra cost Signup and view all the answers

What type of operating system is macOS considered to be?

Proprietary Signup and view all the answers

Which operating system shares a similar foundation with macOS?

Linux Signup and view all the answers

What is the current version of macOS known as?

Monterey Signup and view all the answers

Which devices can run the macOS operating system?

iMacs, Mac desktops, and MacBooks Signup and view all the answers

macOS and Apple Hardware Compatibility Quiz

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What is the reason behind macOS being limited to Apple-built hardware?

What was the previous name for macOS?

Why does macOS tend to be more stable compared to Windows and Linux?

What is the primary reason that macOS cannot be installed on non-Apple systems?

What is the kernel of the macOS operating system based on?

What were the early macOS versions named after?

What naming convention is currently used for macOS versions?

How does Apple distribute macOS to its users?

What type of operating system is macOS considered to be?

Which operating system shares a similar foundation with macOS?

What is the current version of macOS known as?

Which devices can run the macOS operating system?

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