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In Jira Data Center, which of the following best describes the difference between the Jira Administrator and Jira System Administrator global permissions?

They are identical; the names are interchangeable

Jira System Administrator can perform tasks like editing mail server settings, configuring the database, and running migrations, while Jira Administrator cannot

Jira Administrator is reserved for hosted instances and Jira System Administrator only exists in Data Center

Only Jira Administrator can manage projects; Jira System Administrator only manages users

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Key Facts: ACP-100 Exam

Exam Questions

Atlassian

~64%

Passing Score

Atlassian

180 min

Exam Duration

Atlassian

$249

Exam Fee

Atlassian

~27%

Permissions & Security

Largest domain

2 years

Validity

Atlassian

ACP-100 has up to 75 multiple-choice questions in 180 minutes with a cut score of approximately 64% (some forms report 60-66%). Largest domain is Access, Permissions, and Security at ~27%. Atlassian recommends 1-2 years of Jira Data Center admin experience. Certification is valid 2 years. Exam fee is $249 USD via Kryterion Webassessor (online proctored or in-person testing center).

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1In Jira Data Center, which of the following best describes the difference between the Jira Administrator and Jira System Administrator global permissions?

A.They are identical; the names are interchangeable

B.Jira System Administrator can perform tasks like editing mail server settings, configuring the database, and running migrations, while Jira Administrator cannot

C.Jira Administrator is reserved for hosted instances and Jira System Administrator only exists in Data Center

D.Only Jira Administrator can manage projects; Jira System Administrator only manages users

Explanation: Jira System Administrator is the higher-privileged of the two and can perform tasks that may impact the underlying server (SMTP/mail, database connection, importing/exporting data, system-wide indexing). Jira Administrator handles day-to-day admin tasks like creating projects, schemes, and custom fields but cannot change system-level settings.

2Which of these are the five distinct administrative roles in Jira Data Center, from highest to lowest privilege?

A.Site Admin, Org Admin, Jira Administrator, Project Lead, Reporter

B.System Administrator, Jira Administrator, Project Administrator, Board Administrator, Component Lead

C.Super User, Power User, Admin, Manager, Viewer

D.Root, System, Org, Project, User

Explanation: The five admin levels in Jira are Jira System Administrator (system-wide), Jira Administrator (config), Project Administrator (project settings), Board Administrator (Scrum/Kanban board), and Component Lead (assigned default for components). Each operates at a different scope.

3A team requires a unique workflow for one project but the project shares a workflow scheme with 30 other projects. What is the recommended approach?

A.Edit the existing shared workflow scheme directly so all 31 projects get the change

B.Create a copy of the workflow scheme, modify it, and associate the new scheme only with the affected project

C.Delete the workflow scheme and start over

D.Move the project to a different Jira instance

Explanation: Editing a shared scheme would affect all associated projects. The correct practice is to copy the scheme, modify the copy, and associate the new scheme with only the project that needs the change. This isolates configuration changes.

4Which workflow element prevents a user from executing a transition unless a specified condition is met (e.g., user is in a particular group)?

A.Validator

B.Post-function

C.Condition

D.Trigger

Explanation: Conditions gate whether a transition is even available to the user. If the condition fails, the user does not see the transition button. Validators run after the user clicks the transition and check input data; post-functions run after the transition completes.

5An admin needs to ensure the 'Resolution' field is set whenever a ticket transitions to the 'Done' status. Which workflow element should be used?

A.Condition: Field has value

B.Validator: Field Required

C.Post-function: Update Issue Field

D.Trigger: Status Changed

Explanation: The 'Field Required' validator (or a similar validator like 'Fields Required') verifies that the user filled in the Resolution field on the transition screen before the transition succeeds. If empty, the transition is rejected with an error message.

6Which post-function would you use to send a JSON payload to an external system whenever an issue is approved?

A.Update Issue Field

B.Fire a Generic Event

C.Trigger a Webhook

D.Re-index an Issue

Explanation: The 'Trigger a Webhook' post-function sends an HTTP POST containing issue data to a configured URL when the transition runs. This is how Jira integrates outbound with external systems on workflow events.

7What is the correct order in which workflow elements run during a transition in Jira?

A.Post-functions, Conditions, Validators

B.Conditions, Validators, Post-functions

C.Validators, Conditions, Post-functions

D.Triggers, Post-functions, Conditions

Explanation: Jira processes a transition in this order: Conditions decide if the transition is shown, Validators check input on the transition screen, then Post-functions run to apply changes (including the implicit ones like updating issue status and reindex).

8In Jira Data Center, what is a draft workflow?

A.A backup copy of the workflow stored in the database

B.An editable working copy of an active workflow that can be published once changes are complete

C.A workflow that has been deactivated and archived

D.A template provided by Atlassian for new workflows

Explanation: When you edit a workflow that is currently active (used by a project), Jira creates a draft. You make changes in the draft and publish when ready. Publishing replaces the active workflow with the draft contents.

9When migrating a project to a different workflow scheme that has fewer statuses than the original, what does the migration wizard require?

A.Nothing; Jira automatically deletes invalid statuses

B.An association between every existing status (in use by issues) and a target status in the new workflow

C.Manual SQL updates on the JIRAISSUE table

D.All issues to be closed before migration

Explanation: The workflow scheme migration wizard asks the admin to map any existing status no longer present in the new workflow to a status that exists. Without this mapping, issues would be left in an unreachable state.

10Which condition restricts a transition so that only members of a specific group can execute it?

A.Only Reporter Condition

B.User Is In Group Condition

C.Sub-Task Blocking Condition

D.Permission Condition

Explanation: The 'User Is In Group' condition is the standard built-in way to restrict transition access to members of a named group. 'User Is In Project Role' performs the equivalent function for project roles.

About the ACP-100 Exam

The ACP-100 Atlassian Certified Jira Administrator exam validates that you can configure and manage a Jira Data Center deployment for development or business teams. It covers access, permissions and issue-level security; the seven Jira scheme types; workflows with conditions, validators and post-functions; custom fields and contexts; JQL operators and functions; Jira automation rules; notification schemes; advanced configuration files (jira-config.properties, dbconfig.xml); application links to Confluence/Bitbucket; indexing; and Atlassian Marketplace app management.

Questions

75 scored questions

Time Limit

180 minutes

Passing Score

~64%

Exam Fee

$249 USD (Atlassian / Kryterion Webassessor)

ACP-100 Exam Content Outline

~27%

Access, Permissions, and Security

Global permissions, project permission schemes, project roles vs groups, issue security schemes and levels, the five Jira admin levels (System Administrator, Jira Administrator, Project Administrator, Board Administrator, Component Lead), application access mappings, and user directory integration (LDAP/AD/Crowd)

~20%

Schemes (Workflow, Screen, Field, Issue Type, Notification, Permission)

Workflow schemes and migration with status mapping, screen schemes (default screen for create/view/edit), issue type screen schemes, field configuration schemes, issue type schemes, notification schemes, and the relationship between scheme reuse and project roles

~18%

Workflows: Conditions, Validators, Post-Functions

Workflow elements and execution order, conditions (User Is In Group, Only Assignee, Sub-Task Blocking), validators (Field Required), post-functions (Update Issue Field, Trigger a Webhook, Fire an Event), draft workflows for active projects, and shared-workflow risks

~12%

Custom Fields, Screens, and Issue Types

Custom field types (Text, Multi-Select, Cascading Select, Date Picker, User Picker), field contexts scoped per project/issue type, screens, screen schemes, transition screens, and renderers (Wiki vs Plain Text)

~13%

Notifications, JQL, and Automation

Notification scheme events and recipients (Current Assignee, Reporter, Project Lead, Group, Project Role), Notification Helper, JQL operators (=, !=, ~, IN, WAS, CHANGED) and functions (currentUser(), startOfDay(), membersOf()), and Jira automation rules with triggers, conditions, actions, smart values, branches, and rule scopes

~10%

Advanced Configuration and Integration

jira-config.properties for advanced overrides, dbconfig.xml for database connection, attachment storage on the shared home for clustered Data Center, Lucene reindexing (background vs foreground), application links (AppLinks) to Confluence and Bitbucket, Marketplace app management, audit log, and upgrade/migration practices

How to Pass the ACP-100 Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: ~64%
Exam length: 75 questions
Time limit: 180 minutes
Exam fee: $249 USD

Keys to Passing

Complete 500+ practice questions
Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
Focus on highest-weighted sections
Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

ACP-100 Study Tips from Top Performers

1Master the seven scheme types: workflow, issue type, screen, screen scheme, issue type screen scheme, field configuration, and notification - know exactly what each controls

2Memorize the five admin levels: Jira System Administrator (system-wide), Jira Administrator (config), Project Administrator (project), Board Administrator (board), Component Lead (component default)

3Practice JQL daily - learn operators (=, !=, ~, IN, WAS, CHANGED), functions (currentUser(), startOfDay(), membersOf()), and ORDER BY

4Know workflow execution order: Conditions (gate transitions) -> Validators (check input) -> Post-functions (run after transition)

5Study Jira automation deeply: triggers, smart values like {{issue.key}} and {{now}}, branch components, and rule scopes (single, multi, global)

6Understand permission precedence: grants are ADDITIVE - if any path grants the permission, the user has it (no deny rules)

7Use the FREE Atlassian University ACP-100 Exam Success course - it aligns directly with the published exam topics

8Practice scheme migration with status mapping in a sandbox - it is one of the trickier exam topics

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ACP-100 exam?

ACP-100 is the Atlassian Certified Jira Administrator exam. It validates that an administrator can translate business requirements into Jira Data Center configurations using projects, schemes, workflows, automation, permissions, JQL, and Atlassian Marketplace apps.

How many questions are on the ACP-100 exam?

ACP-100 delivers up to 75 multiple-choice and multiple-response items in 180 minutes (some delivery configurations report 67-80 questions). The cut score is approximately 64%, though Atlassian has reported 60% and 66% on different forms. The exam is delivered online-proctored or at a Kryterion test center.

Are there prerequisites for the ACP-100 exam?

There are no formal prerequisites, but Atlassian recommends at least 1-2 years of hands-on experience administering Jira Data Center or Jira Server. Familiarity with all seven scheme types, workflow internals, JQL, automation, and application links is expected.

What is the largest domain on the ACP-100 exam?

Access, Permissions, and Security is typically the largest domain at roughly 27% of the exam. Expect questions on global permissions vs project permissions, project roles vs groups, issue security schemes, application access mappings, and the five distinct admin role levels in Jira.

How should I prepare for the ACP-100 exam?

Plan for 40-60 hours of study over 5-7 weeks. Use the FREE Atlassian University ACP-100 Exam Success course, build a Jira Data Center sandbox, configure several workflow schemes end-to-end with conditions/validators/post-functions, practice JQL daily, and complete 100+ FREE practice questions aiming for 80%+ before scheduling.

How long is the ACP-100 certification valid?

Atlassian Certified Professional certifications are valid for 2 years from the pass date. To maintain the credential you can either retake the current exam or complete the official renewal assessment offered by Atlassian University before expiration.