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When a user with aManaged Apple Accountbacks up their device withUser Enrollment, organizational data is included in the backup to iCloud. Apple Learning makes clear that while configuration profiles, managed app data, and assigned books can be restored, biometric authentication likeFace ID and Touch IDcannot be restored. This is because biometric data is tied to the Secure Enclave and is never backed up or transferred for security reasons. Each device requires biometric re-enrollment after setup. Apple enforces this to prevent potential misuse of sensitive biometric templates. Thus, while most managed organizational resources are restorable as part of the managed identity, biometrics must always be reset per device.

Apple Configurator is the tool for manually adding devices to ABM or ASM, especially for devices not purchased directly from Apple. TheApple Configurator User Guidestates, "Use Apple Configurator to add devices to Apple Business Manager or Apple School Manager by connecting them to a Mac via USB. This process supervises the devices and assigns them to your organization’s MDM server." Options A, B, and C serve other purposes and cannot perform this task.

In Apple Business Manager (ABM), the Administrator role is required to purchase apps through the Apps and Books section, as it has permissions to manage financial transactions and content acquisition. Other roles, like Content Manager, can distribute but not purchase apps. An Apple Developer account (option B) is for app development, not purchasing. A Managed Apple ID (option C) is for users, not administrators buying apps. User acceptance (option D) is irrelevant to purchasing. TheApple Business Manager User Guideconfirms the Administrator’s purchasing authority.

Apple’sMDM frameworkis the backbone of enterprise device management. It allows MDM solutions to send configuration profiles, security commands, and restrictions to managed devices securely via the Apple Push Notification service (APNs). Apple documentation highlights that the framework is integrated into all Apple platforms, making it the official channel for managing device settings, distributing apps, and enforcing compliance. Other technologies like federated authentication or Platform SSO assist with identity but do not perform configuration tasks. Therefore, the MDM framework is the required technology that makes centralized configuration and command execution possible for iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices.

AppleConfigurator for Macis a utility designed to supervise, restore, and configure iOS, iPadOS, and tvOS devices. Apple Learning highlights a newer feature: the ability touse Shortcuts automations with Configurator. This means administrators can script repeatable tasks — for example, restoring a device, applying enrollment settings, and erasing it — without manually repeating steps. Over-the-air profile updates are handled by MDM, not Configurator. Purchasing apps and books is managed through Apple Business Manager, not Configurator. Managed Lost Mode is an MDM feature, not part of Configurator. Shortcuts integration makes Configurator more powerful in high-volume environments, letting IT staff automate otherwise time-intensive preparation workflows, especially in education or labs. This reinforces Apple’s commitment to automation and efficiency in deployment.

Activations store values. TheMobile Device Management Protocol Referencestates, "Declarative Device Management uses Activations declarations to store values on a device, enabling proactive state management."

Activation Lock requires an Apple ID (personal or Managed) to be enabled, typically activated when Find My is turned on. It prevents reactivation after a wipe without the associated credentials. An MDM solution (option A) can manage or bypass Activation Lock but isn’t required to use it. Supervision (option C) enhances management but isn’t necessary for Activation Lock. A passcode (option D) adds security but isn’t a prerequisite. TheApple Platform Security Guidespecifies an Apple ID as the core requirement.

ADE enables supervision. TheApple Platform Deployment Guidestates, "Automated Device Enrollment automatically supervises devices during setup when linked to Apple Business Manager."

Supervised devices give administrators additional control, especially during redeployment. Apple’s MDM framework includes the option to preserve theeSIMcellular data plan when sending an erase command. This is done through thePreserveDataPlankey as part of the MDM wipe command. Apple stresses that while user data, apps, and passcodes are always removed during a managed erase, the data plan can be explicitly retained to avoid disruption. This functionality is especially valuable for organizations with carrier-managed iPads, reducing operational friction when reissuing devices. No other data types—apps, passcodes, or settings—are preserved during this process.

Shared iPad requires an MDM solution to configure and manage the feature, enabling multiple users to log in with Managed Apple IDs or temporary sessions. The MDM applies the necessary profiles and integrates with Apple School Manager or Apple Business Manager. Apple Configurator (option B) can supervise devices but isn’t required for Shared iPad setup. User acceptance (option C) isn’t needed, as it’s an administrative deployment. A VPN configuration (option D) is unrelated. TheApple Platform Deployment Guidemandates MDM for Shared iPad.