Apple DEP-2025 Practice Exams
Last updated on Oct 21,2026- Exam Code: DEP-2025
- Exam Name: Apple Deployment and Management Exam
- Certification Provider: Apple
- Latest update: Oct 21,2026
Question #1
What’s required to use content caching on a Mac?
- A . An MDM solution
- B . macOS 10.13 or later
- C . Supervision
- D . A VPN configuration
Correct Answer: B
B
Explanation:
Content caching requires a Mac running macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) or later, enabling it to cache content like app updates and iCloud data for network efficiency. An MDM solution (option A) can manage caching settings but isn’t required to enable it. Supervision (option C) is unrelated, as caching is a macOS feature, not a supervision requirement. A VPN configuration (option D) doesn’t apply. The Apple Platform Deployment Guide specifies the macOS version requirement for content caching.
Reference: Apple Platform Deployment Guide (Chapter: Content Caching).
B
Explanation:
Content caching requires a Mac running macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) or later, enabling it to cache content like app updates and iCloud data for network efficiency. An MDM solution (option A) can manage caching settings but isn’t required to enable it. Supervision (option C) is unrelated, as caching is a macOS feature, not a supervision requirement. A VPN configuration (option D) doesn’t apply. The Apple Platform Deployment Guide specifies the macOS version requirement for content caching.
Reference: Apple Platform Deployment Guide (Chapter: Content Caching).
Question #2
Your organization has new devices in Apple Business Manager. During deployment, the new Mac computers enroll in MDM, but the new iPhone devices don’t enroll.
What might be the cause?
- A . Someone in your organization must manually reset the iPhone devices before they can enroll in MDM
- B . The iPhone devices are waiting for approval in Apple Business Manager before they can enroll in MDM
- C . The iPhone devices don’t have an MDM server assignment
- D . The iPhone devices are connected using only 5G
Correct Answer: C
C
Explanation:
MDM server assignment is required for enrollment. The Apple Business Manager User Guide states, "For devices to automatically enroll in MDM via Apple Business Manager, they must be assigned to an MDM server. Without this assignment, enrollment will not occur during setup." Option C explains why iPhones fail to enroll while Macs succeed. Options A, B, and D are incorrect as new devices don’t need resets, approval is automatic for Apple purchases, and 5G doesn’t block enrollment.
Reference: Apple Business Manager User Guide, "Assign Devices to MDM" section.
Apple Platform Deployment Guide, "Automated Device Enrollment" section.
C
Explanation:
MDM server assignment is required for enrollment. The Apple Business Manager User Guide states, "For devices to automatically enroll in MDM via Apple Business Manager, they must be assigned to an MDM server. Without this assignment, enrollment will not occur during setup." Option C explains why iPhones fail to enroll while Macs succeed. Options A, B, and D are incorrect as new devices don’t need resets, approval is automatic for Apple purchases, and 5G doesn’t block enrollment.
Reference: Apple Business Manager User Guide, "Assign Devices to MDM" section.
Apple Platform Deployment Guide, "Automated Device Enrollment" section.
Question #3
What’s required to push apps to devices using an MDM solution?
- A . An APNs certificate
- B . Managed Distribution
- C . User acceptance
- D . A VPN configuration
Correct Answer: B
B
Explanation:
Managed Distribution, available through Apple Business Manager (ABM) or Apple School Manager (ASM), is required to push apps to devices using an MDM solution. It allows administrators to assign app licenses (purchased or free) to devices or users, which the MDM then deploys silently, assuming the device is supervised or the user consents. An APNs certificate (option A) enables MDM communication but isn’t specific to app pushing. User acceptance (option C) may be needed for non-supervised devices but isn’t a requirement for supervised ones. A VPN configuration (option D) is unrelated. The Apple Business Manager User Guide details Managed Distribution’s role in app
deployment.
Reference: Apple Business Manager User Guide (Section: Managed Distribution).
B
Explanation:
Managed Distribution, available through Apple Business Manager (ABM) or Apple School Manager (ASM), is required to push apps to devices using an MDM solution. It allows administrators to assign app licenses (purchased or free) to devices or users, which the MDM then deploys silently, assuming the device is supervised or the user consents. An APNs certificate (option A) enables MDM communication but isn’t specific to app pushing. User acceptance (option C) may be needed for non-supervised devices but isn’t a requirement for supervised ones. A VPN configuration (option D) is unrelated. The Apple Business Manager User Guide details Managed Distribution’s role in app
deployment.
Reference: Apple Business Manager User Guide (Section: Managed Distribution).
Question #4
How many enrollment profiles are supported for a managed Apple device?
- A . Three
- B . Two
- C . Unlimited
- D . One
Correct Answer: D
D
Explanation:
A managed Apple device supports only one enrollment profile to ensure single authority management. The Mobile Device Management Protocol Reference specifies, "A device can only be
enrolled with one MDM enrollment profile at any given time. Applying a new enrollment profile requires removing the existing one." Options A, B, and C are incorrect due to this strict limitation.
Reference: Mobile Device Management Protocol Reference, "Enrollment Profile" section.
Apple Platform Deployment Guide, "MDM Enrollment" section.
D
Explanation:
A managed Apple device supports only one enrollment profile to ensure single authority management. The Mobile Device Management Protocol Reference specifies, "A device can only be
enrolled with one MDM enrollment profile at any given time. Applying a new enrollment profile requires removing the existing one." Options A, B, and C are incorrect due to this strict limitation.
Reference: Mobile Device Management Protocol Reference, "Enrollment Profile" section.
Apple Platform Deployment Guide, "MDM Enrollment" section.
Question #5
You’re using Apple Configurator for Mac to manually add Apple devices to Apple Business Manager or Apple School Manager.
When does the 30-day provisional period begin?
- A . After the device enrolls in the MDM server.
- B . After you assign the devices to the MDM server.
- C . After the device is available in Apple Business Manager or Apple School Manager.
- D . After you assign the devices to users in an MDM solution.
Correct Answer: A
A
Explanation:
The provisional period starts post-enrollment. The Apple Configurator User Guide states, "The 30-day provisional period begins after the device enrolls in the MDM server, allowing users to opt out of supervision."
Reference: Apple Configurator User Guide, "Adding Devices" section.
Apple Business Manager User Guide, "Provisional Period" section.
A
Explanation:
The provisional period starts post-enrollment. The Apple Configurator User Guide states, "The 30-day provisional period begins after the device enrolls in the MDM server, allowing users to opt out of supervision."
Reference: Apple Configurator User Guide, "Adding Devices" section.
Apple Business Manager User Guide, "Provisional Period" section.
Question #6
A device doesn’t meet your MDM configured minimum operating system, and it tries to enroll using Automated Device Enrollment.
What happens?
- A . The device updates and resumes Setup Assistant automatically.
- B . The device doesn’t enroll.
- C . The device updates after completing Setup Assistant.
- D . The device enrolls and allows the update to be deferred up to seven days.
Correct Answer: A
A
Explanation:
ADE enforces OS requirements. The Apple Platform Deployment Guide states, "When a device attempts ADE and doesn’t meet the minimum OS version specified in the MDM profile, it will download and install the required update during Setup Assistant, then resume the enrollment process automatically." Options B, C, and D don’t align with this process.
Reference: Apple Platform Deployment Guide, "Automated Device Enrollment" section.
iOS Deployment Reference, "ADE Workflow" section.
A
Explanation:
ADE enforces OS requirements. The Apple Platform Deployment Guide states, "When a device attempts ADE and doesn’t meet the minimum OS version specified in the MDM profile, it will download and install the required update during Setup Assistant, then resume the enrollment process automatically." Options B, C, and D don’t align with this process.
Reference: Apple Platform Deployment Guide, "Automated Device Enrollment" section.
iOS Deployment Reference, "ADE Workflow" section.
Question #7
Which two content caching settings could you use to optimize internet bandwidth for Apple devices over three network subnets? (Select two.)
- A . Cache content for: devices using custom local networks
- B . Cache content for: devices using the same local networks
- C . Cache content for: Only iCloud Content
- D . Cache content for: devices using the same public IP address
- E . Cache content for: Only Shared Content
Correct Answer: AD
AD
Explanation:
Custom local networks and public IP settings span subnets. The macOS Deployment Reference states, "To optimize bandwidth across subnets, use ‘Cache content for devices using custom local networks’ to specify multiple subnets and ‘devices using the same public IP address’ for broader reach."
Reference: macOS Deployment Reference, "Content Caching" section.
Apple Platform Deployment Guide, "Caching Configuration" section.
AD
Explanation:
Custom local networks and public IP settings span subnets. The macOS Deployment Reference states, "To optimize bandwidth across subnets, use ‘Cache content for devices using custom local networks’ to specify multiple subnets and ‘devices using the same public IP address’ for broader reach."
Reference: macOS Deployment Reference, "Content Caching" section.
Apple Platform Deployment Guide, "Caching Configuration" section.
Question #8
Which type of app can be distributed through Apple Business Manager?
- A . Custom apps
- B . Free apps
- C . Purchased apps
- D . All of the above
Correct Answer: D
D
Explanation:
Apple Business Manager (ABM) supports the distribution of multiple app types via Managed Distribution: custom apps (developed in-house), free apps (from the App Store), and purchased apps (bought through ABM’s Apps and Books section). This flexibility allows organizations to manage all app needs within ABM, assigning them to users or devices via MDM. Options A, B, and C are all correct individually, but D encompasses them all, aligning with ABM’s comprehensive capabilities as outlined in the Apple Business Manager User Guide.
Reference: Apple Business Manager User Guide (Section: Apps and Books).
D
Explanation:
Apple Business Manager (ABM) supports the distribution of multiple app types via Managed Distribution: custom apps (developed in-house), free apps (from the App Store), and purchased apps (bought through ABM’s Apps and Books section). This flexibility allows organizations to manage all app needs within ABM, assigning them to users or devices via MDM. Options A, B, and C are all correct individually, but D encompasses them all, aligning with ABM’s comprehensive capabilities as outlined in the Apple Business Manager User Guide.
Reference: Apple Business Manager User Guide (Section: Apps and Books).
Question #9
What can Platform Single Sign-on (Platform SSO) for macOS give users the ability to do?
- A . Synchronize local account credentials with an identity provider (IdP)
- B . Turn on Kerberos SSO
- C . Get a Federated Managed Apple Account
- D . Leverage IdP passkey support in iCloud Keychain
Correct Answer: A
A
Explanation:
Platform SSO syncs credentials with an IdP. The macOS Security Overview states, "Platform SSO allows users to synchronize their local Mac account password with an identity provider, providing a seamless login experience."
Option B is a separate feature, C is managed via ABM, and D is unrelated to Platform SSO.
Reference: macOS Security Overview, "Platform SSO" section.
Apple Platform Deployment Guide, "Identity Management" section.
A
Explanation:
Platform SSO syncs credentials with an IdP. The macOS Security Overview states, "Platform SSO allows users to synchronize their local Mac account password with an identity provider, providing a seamless login experience."
Option B is a separate feature, C is managed via ABM, and D is unrelated to Platform SSO.
Reference: macOS Security Overview, "Platform SSO" section.
Apple Platform Deployment Guide, "Identity Management" section.
Question #10
Which apps are published through the App Store but are discoverable only with a direct link?
- A . Provisional
- B . Managed
- C . Unlisted
- D . TestFlight
Correct Answer: C
C
Explanation:
Unlisted apps require a link. The Apple Business Manager User Guide states, "Unlisted apps are published to the App Store but are discoverable only via a direct link, often for private distribution."
Reference: Apple Business Manager User Guide, "Custom Apps" section.
Apple Platform Deployment Guide, "App Distribution" section.
C
Explanation:
Unlisted apps require a link. The Apple Business Manager User Guide states, "Unlisted apps are published to the App Store but are discoverable only via a direct link, often for private distribution."
Reference: Apple Business Manager User Guide, "Custom Apps" section.
Apple Platform Deployment Guide, "App Distribution" section.