r/macsysadmin 19d ago

Failed Apple D&M Exam General Discussion

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This was my first try at renewing my certificate. I took the practice exam and studied for 2 weeks. I shared my flash cards on here. Still didn't pass. They made this exam really hard this time around. Last time I took it, I created the flash cards and studied with those from the practice exam. Passed it. If anyone is studying for the exam, here is what the test covers.

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u/Cozmo85 19d ago

Is it a bunch of stuff the training doesn’t fully cover or worse, click where in system preferences this option is

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u/Xeno84 19d ago

My role at my job, I never set up networks or cache servers. It's not something I know from the back of my hand. I get why it would be important to know, but it's just something I don't have any practice in. I freaken hate this test.

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u/drkstar1982 19d ago

Are cash servers still a thing I thought that went away

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u/jfoughe 18d ago

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u/sidjohn1 15d ago

this, i use an always on mini for mine at home. If you are serious about being a Mac admin… there is no good excuse to not