ACS App Store & Developer Tools Flashcards

Where do customers download apps for iPhone and iPad in the US?

Answer: App Store

The App Store, available on iPhone and iPad, is Apple's official marketplace where customers can browse, purchase, and download apps for iOS and iPadOS.

What does the 'Offload Unused Apps' setting on iPhone do?

Answer: Removes the app but keeps its data, freeing up storage space

Offload Unused Apps automatically removes apps you haven't used recently while keeping their documents and data, so reinstalling restores all your information.

What is 'TestFlight' used for in the Apple developer ecosystem?

Answer: Beta testing apps before their App Store release

TestFlight allows developers to distribute beta versions of their apps to testers, who install them via the TestFlight app to provide feedback before App Store release.

What is 'Screen Time' on iPhone and Mac primarily used for by parents and administrators?

Answer: Setting app limits, content restrictions, and downtime schedules for devices

Screen Time provides usage reports and allows users or family organizers to set app limits, content restrictions, communication limits, and scheduled downtime.

What does the 'Family Sharing' feature in the Apple ecosystem allow a family organizer to do?

Answer: Share App Store purchases, iCloud storage, and subscriptions with up to five family members

Family Sharing lets up to six family members share App Store purchases, Apple subscriptions, iCloud storage, and Apple Pay family wallet without sharing an Apple ID.

Which tool allows developers to install and run apps directly on a Mac with Apple Silicon without going through the App Store review process?

Answer: Xcode direct device installation

Xcode allows registered Apple developers to build and install apps directly on their development devices using a development provisioning profile, bypassing the App Store.