CCA Cheat Sheet 2026

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1. Which Jamf Pro policy payload type would you use to run a shell script after a package installs successfully? → Scripts payload with After run order
2. How can Casper administrators quickly address a compromised device reported in inventory? → Lock or wipe the device remotely
3. What is the primary goal of patch management in the Casper Suite? → Keeping software up-to-date with security patches and updates across all managed devices
4. Which service allows automatic device enrollment in Jamf Pro? → Automated Device Enrollment
5. Which Jamf Pro log helps diagnose failed policy executions? → Policy Log
6. How should audit trails be maintained in Casper for regulatory compliance? → Through detailed logging of all administrative actions, policy changes, and device events
7. What is the purpose of a PreStage enrollment in Jamf Pro? → To define Setup Assistant behavior and automate enrollment
8. What can cause inventory data in Jamf Pro to become outdated? → Devices not running recon regularly
9. What can a policy in Jamf Pro be used for? → Install applications or run scripts
10. How are scripts deployed through Casper policies? → Scripts are stored on the JSS and executed on target devices when policies run
11. What is the function of the Jamf Pro Patch Management feature? → It tracks and deploys software updates
12. What is a Smart Group in the Casper Suite? → A dynamic group that automatically includes devices matching specified criteria
13. How can administrators target specific devices with profiles or policies? → With smart groups based on criteria
14. Which Jamf Pro feature allows you to display custom description or instructions for a policy in Self Service? → The 'Description' field in the Self Service payload of the policy
15. In Jamf Pro (Casper Suite), which deployment method allows you to make an app available in Self Service without forcing installation? → Make Available in Self Service
16. When configuring Self Service for iOS devices in Jamf Pro, where are the branding settings managed? → Under Settings > Self Service > iOS
17. What is the purpose of flushing logs in Jamf Pro? → It clears outdated policy log entries
18. How can Jamf Pro be used to enforce a minimum password complexity for local accounts on managed Macs? → Using a Passcode configuration profile payload with complexity and length requirements
19. Which feature in Jamf Pro helps enforce password policies on managed devices? → Passcode payload in configuration profiles
20. What happens when a scoped user clicks 'Install' on a policy displayed in Self Service? → The policy runs immediately on the device triggered by the user action
21. What role does inventory reporting play in license compliance? → They track installed software against purchased licenses to identify compliance gaps
22. Why is restricting system preferences important in security? → Prevents configuration tampering
23. Which component in Casper ensures device settings like Wi-Fi, VPN, and restrictions are applied consistently across managed devices? → Configuration profiles
24. What is the purpose of the 'recon' command in Casper? → Forcing an immediate inventory update that sends current device data to the JSS
25. How does Jamf Pro's 'Local Accounts' policy payload help with user management? → It creates, modifies, or deletes local user accounts on managed Macs
26. What scripting languages are supported for Casper policies on macOS? → Bash, Python, Perl, Ruby, and other languages available on macOS
27. Which Jamf Pro configuration profile payload is used to prevent users from changing their account password on a managed Mac? → Restrictions payload with 'Allow password modification' disabled
28. Which of the following is required for an end user to see and use items in Self Service on their managed Mac? → The device must be enrolled in Jamf Pro and scoped to the relevant Self Service items
29. How can an administrator limit which computers see a specific item in Self Service? → By scoping the policy or app to specific computers, groups, departments, or users
30. What macOS mechanism does Jamf Pro use to enforce that only approved software can be launched by standard users? → Gatekeeper + allowed/blocked process policy payloads