JAMF100 Jamf Pro Basics 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is a Static Group in Jamf Pro?
- A group where specific devices or users are added manually (Correct answer)
- A group that updates dynamically based on criteria
- A group that applies only to supervised devices
- A group that cannot have policies assigned to it
Correct answer: A group where specific devices or users are added manually
Static Groups contain a fixed list of devices or users that an administrator manually adds or removes.
Question 2: What is the purpose of a Policy in Jamf Pro?
- A set of tasks or actions executed on managed devices (Correct answer)
- A legal compliance document stored in Jamf Pro
- A network security rule applied at the firewall level
- A license agreement required for app deployment
Correct answer: A set of tasks or actions executed on managed devices
A Jamf Pro Policy defines actions — such as running scripts, installing packages, or updating inventory — that are triggered on managed devices.
Question 3: What is a Category in Jamf Pro used for?
- Organizing policies, packages, scripts, and configuration profiles (Correct answer)
- Segmenting network traffic by device type
- Defining user roles and access permissions in Jamf Pro
- Grouping devices for inventory reporting only
Correct answer: Organizing policies, packages, scripts, and configuration profiles
Categories in Jamf Pro help administrators organize objects like policies and packages for easier navigation and management.
Question 4: What information is stored in a device's Management History in Jamf Pro?
- A log of all policies run, MDM commands sent, and app installs on the device (Correct answer)
- The device's physical location history
- A record of all user logins on the device
- A list of all configuration profiles ever created in Jamf Pro
Correct answer: A log of all policies run, MDM commands sent, and app installs on the device
Management History records every management action taken on a specific device, making it easy to audit and troubleshoot.
Question 5: How often do Jamf Pro managed Macs check in with the Jamf Pro server by default?
- Every 30 minutes (Correct answer)
- Every 5 minutes
- Every 2 hours
- Once per day
Correct answer: Every 30 minutes
Managed Macs check in with the Jamf Pro server every 30 minutes by default to receive new policies and commands.
Question 6: What is the Jamf Pro API primarily used for?
- Programmatically interacting with Jamf Pro to automate tasks and integrations (Correct answer)
- Allowing end users to access the Self Service portal remotely
- Streaming device screen data to the admin console
- Connecting Jamf Pro directly to the Apple App Store
Correct answer: Programmatically interacting with Jamf Pro to automate tasks and integrations
The Jamf Pro API lets administrators and developers automate workflows, retrieve inventory data, and integrate Jamf Pro with other tools.
JAMF100 Jamf Pro Basics 2
What is a Static Group in Jamf Pro?