Apple Exam MAC-16A Topic 1 Question 65 Discussion

Actual exam question for Apple's MAC-16A exam

Question #: 65
Topic #: 1

John is attempting to use Handoff with his recently updated iPhone and Mac. It is not pairing successfully. He just added home networking equipment to improve signal range. What troubleshooting step should John try first?

AVerify that iPhone Cellular Calls are turned on in System Preferences > Network.

BReset Network Settings on iPhone.

CVerify that both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

DVerify that both devices are connected to a Wi-Fi network using WPA2 security.

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Suggested Answer: B

by Tori at Sep 09, 2024, 04:33 PM

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Antonio

2 months ago

C) Yep, that's the one. Can't do Handoff if you're not even on the same network.

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Karan

2 months ago

Haha, John should try turning it off and on again. That fixes everything!

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Lajuana

1 months ago

User 3: Maybe you should verify that both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

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Chau

1 months ago

User 2: Yes, I did. It's still not pairing.

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Mendy

2 months ago

John, have you tried turning it off and on again?

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Galen

2 months ago

D) Ah, the good ol' WPA2 security check. Bet that's the problem right there.

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Huey

1 months ago

B) Reset Network Settings on iPhone.

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Karan

1 months ago

D) Verify that both devices are connected to a Wi-Fi network using WPA2 security.

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Ryan

1 months ago

C) Verify that both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

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Kati

2 months ago

A) Verify that iPhone Cellular Calls are turned on in System Preferences > Network.

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Jenise

2 months ago

I think option D is a good idea too, just to make sure everything is secure.

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Walker

2 months ago

But what if that doesn't work? Shouldn't he also check the security settings?

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Julio

3 months ago

I agree with Leigha, both devices need to be on the same Wi-Fi network.

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Leigha

3 months ago

B) Resetting the network settings is always a good first step. Clears out any weird connectivity issues.

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Leigha

3 months ago

I think John should try option C.

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Deja

3 months ago

C) Definitely the way to go. Gotta make sure those devices are on the same network, duh!

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Marshall

2 months ago

C) Definitely the way to go. Gotta make sure those devices are on the same network, duh!

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Mariko

2 months ago

B) Reset Network Settings on iPhone.

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Reiko

2 months ago

C) Verify that both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

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Phung

2 months ago

A) Verify that iPhone Cellular Calls are turned on in System Preferences > Network.

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