Apple Product Knowledge & Expertise Flashcards

Which chip architecture does Apple use in its M-series processors?

Answer: ARM-based

Apple's M-series chips are based on ARM architecture, providing high performance with low power consumption.

What is the primary purpose of Apple's Stage Manager feature in macOS and iPadOS?

Answer: Multitasking window management

Stage Manager organizes open apps and windows into a focused layout, improving multitasking on supported devices.

Which Apple device line introduced ProMotion display technology with 120Hz adaptive refresh rates?

Answer: iPhone 13 Pro

iPhone 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max were the first iPhones to feature ProMotion adaptive 120Hz displays.

What does 'Universal Control' allow a user to do on Apple devices?

Answer: Use a single keyboard and mouse across multiple Macs and iPads

Universal Control lets users seamlessly use one keyboard and mouse/trackpad across multiple nearby Macs and iPads.

Which storage technology do modern Apple MacBook Pro and Mac Studio models use for ultra-fast internal storage?

Answer: PCIe NVMe SSD

Modern Apple silicon Macs use PCIe NVMe SSDs, which offer extremely fast read/write speeds.

What is the function of Apple's 'Handoff' feature?

Answer: Continue tasks seamlessly across Apple devices

Handoff allows users to start a task on one Apple device and pick it up where they left off on another nearby device.

Which connector type do current Apple MacBook Pro (M3/M4 era) models use for charging and data transfer?

Answer: MagSafe 3 and Thunderbolt/USB 4

Current MacBook Pro models include both a MagSafe 3 magnetic charging port and Thunderbolt/USB 4 ports.