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Exam Code DEP-2025
Exam Name Apple Deployment and Management Exam
Vendor Apple
Total Questions 269
Last Updated 26-Oct, 2026
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Explore 7 free practice questions for the Apple DEP-2025 exam and review the answers and explanations to support your preparation.

  1. Question 1

    Single answer

    What does MDM need to operate, specifically for APNs and SSL? 

    • Option A:
      Certificates 
      Correct
    • Option B:
      Restrictions
      Correct
    • Option C:
      Enrollment profiles
      Correct
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    Correct Answer: A

    Explanation

    For an MDM solution to operate effectively, it relies on certificates, particularly for secure communication with Apple Push Notification service (APNs) and for establishing encrypted connections via SSL/TLS. An APNs certificate is required to authenticate the MDM server with Apple’s APNs infrastructure, enabling it to send push notifications to managed devices. Additionally, an SSL certificate secures the communication channel between the MDM server and the devices, ensuring data privacy and integrity. Restrictions (option B) are policies enforced by MDM but are not prerequisites for its operation. Enrollment profiles (option C) are necessary to link devices to MDM, as discussed in Question 1, but they do not specifically address the APNs and SSL requirements. Apple’s documentation, such as the MDM Protocol Reference, explicitly states that certificates are essential for APNs and SSL functionality in MDM deployments. Reference: MDM Protocol Reference (Section: Certificates and Authentication). 

  2. Question 2

    Single answer

    How do devices report their status when using declarative device management? 

    • Option A:
      Declarations
      Correct
    • Option B:
      The status channel
      Correct
    • Option C:
      Profiles
      Correct
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    Correct Answer: B

    Explanation

    Declarative Device Management (DDM), introduced by Apple, allows devices to autonomously manage their configurations based on declarations provided by the MDM server. When reporting their status back to the MDM server, devices use the status channel, a dedicated communication pathway designed for this purpose. Declarations (option A) are instructions sent from the MDM server to the device, not the mechanism for reporting status. Profiles (option C) are used in traditional MDM to configure devices but are not specific to status reporting in DDM. Apple’s MDM Protocol Reference explains that the status channel enables devices to send updates about their compliance and configuration state, confirming B as the correct answer. Reference: MDM Protocol Reference (Section: Declarative Device Management). 

  3. Question 3

    Single answer

    Which role in Apple Business Manager can purchase apps and assign devices?

    • Option A:
      Administrator
      Correct
    • Option B:
      Content Manager
      Correct
    • Option C:
      Device Enrollment Manager
      Correct
    • Option D:
      People Manager
      Correct
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    Correct Answer: A

    Explanation

    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.
    [Reference:Apple Business Manager User Guide(Section: Roles and Permissions)., , ]

  4. Question 4

    Single answer

    Which macOS tool allows IT administrators to create configuration profiles?

    • Option A:
      Apple Configurator
      Correct
    • Option B:
      Profile Manager
      Correct
    • Option C:
      System Preferences
      Correct
    • Option D:
      Terminal
      Correct
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    Correct Answer: B

    Explanation

    Profile Manager, part of macOS Server (now integrated into macOS as a standalone service), is a tool that allows IT administrators to create, edit, and distribute configuration profiles for macOS, iOS, and iPadOS devices. These profiles define settings and restrictions that can be deployed via MDM or manually. Apple Configurator (option A) is primarily for iOS/iPadOS/tvOS device supervision and configuration, not profile creation for macOS. System Preferences (option C) is a user-facing settings app, not a profile creation tool. Terminal (option D) can be used for scripting but isn’t designed for profile creation. TheApple Platform Deployment Guideidentifies Profile Manager as the macOS tool for this purpose.
    [Reference: Apple Platform Deployment Guide(Chapter: Profile Manager)., , ]

  5. Question 5

    Single answer

    Which feature in macOS allows IT administrators to manage software updates?

    • Option A:
      Apple Configurator
      Correct
    • Option B:
      MDM
      Correct
    • Option C:
      System Preferences
      Correct
    • Option D:
      Terminal
      Correct
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    Correct Answer: B

    Explanation

    Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions provide IT administrators with the ability to manage software updates on macOS devices remotely. Through MDM, administrators can defer updates, enforce specific versions, or schedule installations, ensuring compliance and security across an organization’s fleet. Apple Configurator (option A) is primarily for iOS/iPadOS/tvOS devices, not macOS update management. System Preferences (option C) allows individual users to manage updates locally, not administrators remotely. Terminal (option D) can script updates but lacks the centralized control of MDM. TheMDM Protocol Referencedetails MDM’s software update management capabilities for macOS.
    [Reference: MDM Protocol Reference(Section: Software Update Management)., , ]

  6. Question 6

    Single answer

    Your organization has Mac computers that aren’t bound to a directory. You want them to authenticate to your Wi-Fi network before users log in. Which Wi-Fi payload setting gives a user the ability to reauthenticate to the same Wi-Fi network after they login?

    • Option A:
      System+User
      Correct
    • Option B:
      Device Attestation
      Correct
    • Option C:
      Network Relay
      Correct
    • Option D:
      Login window
      Correct
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    Correct Answer: A

    Explanation

    Apple’sWi-Fi payloadallows organizations to configure network authentication modes on macOS. When Macs are not bound to a directory but must connect to 802.1X Wi-Fi before login, the correct configuration isSystem+Usermode. Apple Learning specifies that this setting establishes connectivity both at the login window (system-level) and persists once the user logs in (user-level). This allows seamless reauthentication without forcing the user to reconnect after login. In contrast, “Login window” only connects before login and does not persist, requiring reentry later. Device Attestation and Network Relay are unrelated to Wi-Fi authentication. System+User mode is therefore the correct choice for organizations needing Wi-Fi access at both pre-login and post-login stages, ensuring uninterrupted connectivity and access to network-based resources.
    [References: Apple Platform Deployment — “Wi-Fi payload configuration for macOS.”, , ]

  7. Question 7

    Single answer

    Which feature allows IT administrators to manage Bluetooth settings on a device?

    • Option A:
      Configuration profiles
      Correct
    • Option B:
      Find My
      Correct
    • Option C:
      iCloud
      Correct
    • Option D:
      MDM
      Correct
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    Correct Answer: A

    Explanation

    Configuration profiles allow IT administrators to manage Bluetooth settings, such as disabling Bluetooth entirely or restricting pairing with specific devices, enhancing security and compliance. These profiles are deployed via MDM or manually. Find My (option B) and iCloud (option C) are unrelated to Bluetooth management. MDM (option D) delivers profiles, but the profiles define the settings. TheApple Platform Deployment Guidedetails Bluetooth configuration via profiles.
    [Reference :Apple Platform Deployment Guide(Chapter: Configuration Profiles)., , ]