I've had two macs repaired - once at an apple retail shop, and once at an "authorized repair" place. I either wasn't asked for a password, or they asked but mad

I've had two macs repaired - once at an apple retail shop, and once at an "authorized repair" place. I either wasn't asked for a password, or they asked but made it clear they didn't need it. Of course I would never give it. Maybe that's not the norm.