CCA Study Guide 2026

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📋 CCA Exam Format at a Glance

Questions

90 min

Time Limit

80.00%

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📚 CCA Topics to Study (21)

Configuration Profiles & Policies · 9 cards Device Enrollment & Management · 9 cards Security & Compliance · 9 cards Troubleshooting & Maintenance · 8 cards Self Service Configuration and Management · 7 cards Self Service Configuration and Management · 7 cards Self Service Configuration and Management · 7 cards Backup and Recovery · 6 cards CCA Software Distribution and Deployment · 6 cards CCA Software Distribution and Deployment · 6 cards CCA Software Distribution and Deployment · 6 cards CCA User Management and Privileges · 6 cards CCA User Management and Privileges · 6 cards CCA User Management and Privileges · 6 cards Endpoint Management · 6 cards Mobile Device Management · 6 cards Network Integration · 6 cards Patch Management · 6 cards Reporting and Compliance · 6 cards Scripting and Extension Attributes · 6 cards Security and Compliance · 6 cards

✍️ Sample CCA Questions & Answers

1. Can configuration profiles be made available for users to install through Self Service?

✓ Yes, configuration profiles can be scoped to Self Service for user-initiated installation

Configuration profiles can be made available in Self Service by enabling the Self Service option within the profile's scope settings in Jamf Pro.

2. Can administrators require users to log in to Self Service before accessing its contents?

✓ Yes, login can be required and tied to Jamf Pro accounts or LDAP/IdP accounts

Jamf Pro allows administrators to require users to log in to Self Service using Jamf Pro accounts or directory service accounts (LDAP/IdP).

3. How do you remove an item from Self Service without permanently deleting it from Jamf Pro?

✓ Uncheck the 'Make Available in Self Service' option or remove users from the policy's scope

Disabling the Self Service option or adjusting the scope to exclude users removes the item from Self Service without deleting the underlying policy from Jamf Pro.

4. How does Casper handle software deployment to managed endpoints?

✓ Through policies that can push packages, scripts, or App Store apps to targeted devices

Casper uses policies to deploy software packages, run scripts, or distribute App Store apps to targeted groups of devices automatically.

5. Why is device inventory data important for maintaining security compliance in Casper-managed environments?

✓ It helps track security compliance

Device inventory data in Casper (Jamf Pro) provides a comprehensive overview of all managed devices, including their hardware, software, and security configurations. This data is essential for tracking compliance with organizational security policies, such as OS versions, installed applications, and encryption status. It allows administrators to quickly identify and remediate non-compliant devices, ensuring a secure environment.

6. 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

The 'Make Available in Self Service' deployment method lets end users choose when to install the app from the Self Service catalog.

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Device Enrollment & Management · 9 questions Configuration Profiles & Policies · 9 questions Security & Compliance · 9 questions Troubleshooting & Maintenance · 8 questions Self Service Configuration and Management · 7 questions Self Service Configuration and Management · 7 questions Self Service Configuration and Management · 7 questions Security and Compliance · 6 questions CCA User Management and Privileges · 6 questions CCA Software Distribution and Deployment · 6 questions

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