MAC OS: Launching & Quitting Applications

The video tutorial explains how to launch, quit, and force quit applications on a Mac. It begins by clarifying the difference between quitting and force quitting, emphasizing that simply closing a window does not stop an app from running in the background. The tutorial demonstrates how to quit applications using the trackpad and how to force quit unresponsive apps via the Apple menu. It also notes that Finder cannot be closed and will always run in the background. The tutorial concludes by encouraging viewers to practice these skills.

What is the main difference between closing an application window and quitting the application on a Mac?

• Closing only hides the app, quitting stops it from running.

• Quitting deletes the app from the system.

• Closing stops the app from running in the background.

• Quitting removes the app from the dock.

How can you tell if an application is still running in the background on a Mac?

• The app icon is larger.

• There is a black dot beneath the app icon.

• The app icon is grayed out.

• The app icon is at the top of the dock.

What is the first step to quit an application using the trackpad?

• Double-click the app icon.

• Drag the app icon to the trash.

• Hold down on the app icon.

• Right-click the app icon.

What should you do if an application becomes unresponsive and you need to close it?

• Drag it to the trash.

• Wait for it to respond.

• Use the Force Quit option from the Apple menu.

• Restart the computer.

Which application cannot be closed and will always run in the background on a Mac?

• Reminders

• Finder

• Notes

• Safari

What happens when you force quit an application?

• The application is minimized.

• The application is moved to the trash.

• The application is permanently deleted.

• The application is closed and stops running in the background.

Where can you find the option to force quit an application on a Mac?

• In the Launchpad.

• In the System Preferences.

• In the Apple menu.

• In the dock.