Apple DEP-2025 - Apple Deployment and Management Certification Exam

Configuration profiles allow IT administrators to manage security settings on a device, such as enforcing encryption, restricting untrusted certificates, or enabling firewalls (on macOS). These profiles are deployed via MDM or manually, ensuring compliance with security policies. Find My (option B) and iCloud (option C) are user-focused features unrelated to security management. MDM (option D) delivers profiles, but the profiles define the settings. TheApple Platform Deployment Guidedetails security configuration via profiles.

Auto Advance skips setup. TheApple Configurator User Guidestates, "Return to Service with Auto Advance automatically progresses to the Home Screen after erasing, speeding up redeployment."

Managed Apple IDs are created by organizations via Apple Business Manager or Apple School Manager to provide employees or students with accounts that separate personal and work/school data. Unlike personal Apple IDs (options A and C, which are the same), Managed Apple IDs are controlled by the organization, restricting certain features (e.g., iCloud backups) to maintain data separation. Shared Apple IDs (option D) don’t exist as a formal type; Shared iPad uses temporary sessions, not IDs. TheApple Platform Deployment Guiderecommends Managed Apple IDs for organizational use.

SSO extensions support modern protocols. TheApple Platform Deployment Guidestates, "Single sign-on (SSO) extensions allow IdPs to integrate modern authentication protocols like OAuth 2.0 or OpenID Connect across iOS, iPadOS, and macOS." Options B, C, and D (corrected from "WireGuar") are networking technologies, not authentication-focused.

To ensure Apple devices can access APNs and other Apple services (e.g., App Store, iCloud), network configurations must allow outbound traffic to Apple’s network, specifically the 17.0.0.0/8 IP block on TCP port 5223 (with 443 as a fallback). This requires adjusting firewalls or web proxies to permit this traffic, as many organizational networks restrict outbound connections. VPN access (option A) is unnecessary and impractical for all devices. SSO payloads (option B) manage authentication, not network access to Apple services. Bonjour (option D) is for local device discovery, not APNs connectivity. TheApple Platform Deployment Guideprovides these networkrequirements.

The one-to-one deployment model, also referred to as personally enabled, involves assigning a single device to an individual user, allowing personalization while maintaining organizational oversight via MDM. This model is a strategic choice for organizations aiming to balance user flexibility with management control, often used in education or enterprise settings. Application Programming Interface (API) (option A) is a technical tool, not a deployment model. Over-the-air (OTA) enrollment (option B) is a method of enrolling devices, not a deployment model defining ownership or usage. TheApple Platform Deployment Guideidentifies one-to-one as a core deployment model alongside shared and BYOD scenarios.

Find My requires an Apple ID (personal or Managed) to enable device tracking, remote locking, or wiping via iCloud. It’s a user-initiated feature activated in device settings, not dependent on organizational tools. An MDM solution (option A) can manage Find My settings but isn’t required to use it. Supervision (option C) enhances management but isn’t necessary for Find My. A VPN configuration (option D) is unrelated. TheApple Platform Security Guidespecifies an Apple ID as the prerequisite for Find My.

In Apple Business Manager (ABM), the Administrator role has broad permissions, including purchasing apps and assigning devices to MDM servers. The Content Manager (option B) can manage and distribute content (e.g., apps, books) but cannot purchase apps or assign devices. The Device Enrollment Manager (option C) focuses on enrolling and assigning devices but lacks purchasing authority. The People Manager (option D) manages user accounts, not apps or devices. TheApple Business Manager User Guideoutlines the Administrator’s comprehensive responsibilities, making it the correct choice.

Configuration profiles enable IT administrators to manage Wi-Fi settings on a device, such as preconfiguring network SSIDs, passwords, and security protocols (e.g., WPA2 Enterprise). These profiles are deployed via MDM or manually, ensuring devices connect to approved networks. Find My (option B) and iCloud (option C) are unrelated to Wi-Fi management. MDM (option D) is the delivery mechanism, but the profiles define the settings. TheApple Platform Deployment Guidedetails Wi-Fi configuration via profiles.

Apple School Manager (ASM) supports the distribution of multiple content types via ManagedDistribution: apps (free or purchased), books (from the Books Store), and custom content (e.g., PDFs or ePub files created by the organization). This allows schools to manage all educational materials centrally. Options A, B, and C are all correct individually, but D encompasses them all, aligning with ASM’s capabilities as outlined in theApple School Manager User Guide.