JAMF100 Software Distribution

Question 1

What file formats are commonly used to deploy software packages via Jamf Pro on macOS?

Accepted Answer

PKG (flat package) and DMG (disk image)

Answer

Jamf Pro deploys macOS software primarily using PKG files (Apple's flat package format) and DMG disk images containing app bundles.

Question 2

What is a Policy trigger in Jamf Pro?

Accepted Answer

An event that causes a policy to execute, such as login, startup, or check-in

Answer

Policy triggers define when a policy fires — built-in triggers include check-in, startup, login, logout, and enrollment, or a custom event string.

Question 3

What is a Jamf Distribution Server (JDS) used for?

Accepted Answer

Caching and distributing packages closer to devices to reduce bandwidth on the main Jamf Pro server

Answer

A Jamf Distribution Server is a file share point that caches packages near device clusters, reducing WAN bandwidth during software deployments.

Question 4

How do you deploy a Mac App Store app to managed devices via Jamf Pro?

Accepted Answer

Using Apps and Books (VPP) licenses purchased through Apple Business Manager

Answer

Mac App Store apps are deployed in Jamf Pro by purchasing Apps and Books licenses through ABM and then assigning them to devices or users via Jamf Pro.

Question 5

What does 'flushing' a policy in Jamf Pro accomplish?

Accepted Answer

Clearing the policy's run history so it can execute again on devices that already ran it

Answer

Flushing policy logs clears the record that a device already ran the policy, allowing it to trigger and run again on that device.

JAMF100 - Jamf 100 Apple Device Management Practice Test

JAMF100 - Jamf 100 Apple Device Management Practice Test

JAMF100 Software Distribution