Apple Certified Support Professional Practice Test

The user who first configures and creates an account on a Mac with Apple silicon becomes the first volume owner. In the context of Apple's system architecture, the first user to set up the Mac is granted special permissions and privileges, effectively making them the primary user or volume owner. This designation allows the user to manage the device's settings, install software, and maintain control over data and files.

This process aligns with how user permissions are structured in macOS, where the first account created during setup typically has administrative rights, providing a foundation for managing the system. As the volume owner, this user can also influence device behaviors and configurations, establishing policies that other users may later follow.

In contrast, the organization that owns the Mac, the system administrator, or the MDM solution may have their own roles or impacts on the system, but they do not directly establish ownership or primary control in the same manner as the individual who goes through the initial setup and account creation process.