Apple DEP-2025 - Apple Deployment and Management Certification Exam

TheSetRecoveryLockcommand locks the Recovery partition, restricting access to Startup Security Utility. TheMobile Device Management Protocol Referencestates, "The SetRecoveryLock command sets a password for the Recovery partition, restricting access to Startup Security Utility and other recovery options unless the password is provided." Option B sets a firmware password but not specifically for this utility, and C and D are invalid.

Apple’s MDM framework standardizes tools. TheMobile Device Management Protocol Referencestates, "Apple’s MDM framework provides a consistent set of APIs and management tools that all MDM vendors use to manage Apple devices." Option D supports communication, not tools.

Unenrolling a supervised device from an MDM solution requires an administrator’s approval, typically executed by removing the MDM profile via the MDM server. For supervised devices (via ADE or Apple Configurator), users cannot remove the profile themselves, ensuring organizational control. An Apple ID (option B) isn’t required for unenrollment, though it may relate to Activation Lock. User acceptance (option C) isn’t needed for supervised devices. A wipe command (option D) may accompany unenrollment but isn’t mandatory. TheApple Platform Deployment Guideoutlines this process for supervised devices.

Configuration profiles enable IT administrators to manage app installation settings on a device, such as restricting the App Store, preventing app removal, or enforcing an allow list of approved apps. These profiles are deployed via MDM or manually, ensuring control over app usage. Find My (option B) and iCloud (option C) are user-focused features unrelated to app installation management. MDM (option D) is the delivery mechanism, but the profiles define the settings. TheApple Platform Deployment Guidedetails app installation control via configuration profiles.

Account-driven User Enrollment limits MDM scope. TheiOS Deployment Referencestates, "MDM can enforce policies like requiring a passcode with User Enrollment, but it cannot access location, wipe the device, or disable Activation Lock."

Server tokens expire annually. TheApple Business Manager User Guidestates, "The MDM server token expires every 12 months and must be renewed to maintain enrollment functionality."

“Only Shared Content” caches updates. ThemacOS Deployment Referencestates, "Selecting ‘Only Shared Content’ in the Cache menu ensures the content caching server caches software and app updates, excluding iCloud data." Option D isn’t a real setting.

Administrator and People Manager roles can add Locations. TheApple Business Manager User Guidestates, "Users with the Administrator or People Manager roles have permissions to add and manage Locations in Apple Business Manager." Option D’s “Location Manager” isn’t a standard role.

Managed Distribution requires Apple Business Manager (ABM) or Apple School Manager (ASM) to purchase and assign apps, books, or custom content to users or devices, which are then deployed via MDM. An Apple Developer account (option A) is for custom app creation, not distribution management. User acceptance (option C) may be needed for non-supervised devices but isn’t a requirement for the feature itself. A VPN configuration (option D) is unrelated. TheApple Business Manager User Guidemandates ABM/ASM for Managed Distribution.

Managed Distribution, available through Apple Business Manager (ABM) or Apple School Manager (ASM), is required to deploy books to devices using an MDM solution. Administrators purchase books in ABM/ASM, assign them to users or devices via Managed Distribution, and the MDM pushes them silently (for supervised devices) or with user consent. An Apple Developer account (option A) is for apps, not books. User acceptance (option C) may be needed for non-supervised devices but isn’t the core requirement. A VPN configuration (option D) is unrelated. TheApple Business Manager User Guideconfirms Managed Distribution for book deployment.