Atlassian ACP-120 Practice Exam Questions & Answers
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Exam Facts
Atlassian ACP-120 Exam Details
Key details for this exam, checked against the published exam outline
75
Practice Questions (Our Bank)
180 minutes
Exam Duration
63%
Passing Score
USD 249
Exam Fee
- Exam Code
- ACP-120
- Full Name
- Jira Administration for Cloud
- Issuing Body
- Atlassian
- Question Format (Our Bank)
- Multiple Choice
- Delivery
- Online proctored
- Eligibility
- 1-2 years of Jira Cloud administration experience recommended
- Validity
- 24 months
Practice Questions
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[Workflows and Automation]
An automation rule is configured as shown:
When: Rule is triggered on All comments
If: Initiator is in Developers
Then: Transition the issue to DEVELOPMENT
If: Initiator is in Reviewers
Then: Transition the issue to REVIEWYou are only in the Reviewers project role. What happens when you comment on an issue?
Correct Answer:
B
Explanation
Restoring a Jira Cloud instance from backup involves specific valid options like importing data, project exports, or using backup archives. Importing apps is not a restoration method - apps are managed separately through the Atlassian Marketplace and their configuration is distinct from instance restoration. Apps cannot be restored as part of a backup restore process, making this the invalid option among the choices given.
[Issue Types, Fields, Screens]
A custom field was just added to Jira and made available to all issue types and all projects. You want to use the field in your company-managed project. Identify one configuration you must modify.
Correct Answer:
B
Explanation
The team needs to capture bug attributes where they manage the available options themselves. A Select List custom field allows you to define and control your own list of values that users can choose from. Other field types like text fields don't provide predefined options, and fixed system fields don't allow user customization of their values. The single choice variant suits capturing one attribute per issue without allowing multiple selections.
[Advanced User Features]
You performed the following steps:
* Created a new filter with the JQL query project IN projectsWhereUserHasRole("Sales")
* Created a filter subscription for the filter and set the recipients to the Sales group.
Leila is a member of the Sales group. Which issues will Leila receive in her subscription?
Correct Answer:
A
Explanation
When bulk moving issues between issue types, the target issue type may have different statuses available, so statuses might need adjustment. Required fields can differ between issue types, so some issues may need values added or adjusted for newly required fields. Custom field configurations and screen layouts are not typically affected by issue type changes during a move operation, as these persist regardless of the issue type change.
[Access, Permissions, Security]
On the Bulk Operation screen, Taylor is unable to choose the Delete Issues bulk action. What does Taylor definitely need?
Correct Answer:
D
Explanation
George needs to create projects without being a full Jira administrator. A global permission specifically allows users to create projects at the system level. Project-level permissions apply to specific projects only. Application access or administrator roles would grant too many privileges. The create projects global permission gives George exactly what he needs while keeping his overall system access limited.
[Advanced User Features]
You need to create a filter that shows only issues that were created during the last calendar month. Identify the correct JQL query.
Correct Answer:
D
Explanation
The issue layout in Jira Cloud controls which fields appear when viewing individual issues and how they display in search results and filters. This is where you configure field visibility for both issue detail views and filter result lists. Other areas like field configuration control whether a field exists globally. The issue layout setting is specifically designed to hide or show fields and their data in these viewing contexts.
Domain 1: Access, Permissions, Security
28%
Configure access controls across organization, product, project, and issue levels including managed and unmanaged accounts. Understand how global permissions, project permissions, workflow conditions, and issue-level security interact with each other.
Sample question from this domain above:
Q4
Domain 2: General Project Configuration
11%
Determine the right project type and template for team-managed or company-managed projects. Configure project details, versions, and components with appropriate default assignees and auto-assignment rules.
Domain 3: Issue Types, Fields, Screens
18%
Create and manage issue types, custom fields with context, and screens in both team and company-managed projects. Understand use cases for sub-tasks and cross-project epics and how time-tracking rolls up.
Sample questions from this domain above:
Q2Q3Q5
Domain 4: Workflows and Automation
14%
Design usable workflows for both company and team-managed projects with appropriate statuses, transitions, conditions, validators, and post functions. Create automation rules to handle repetitive tasks while respecting permissions.
Domain 5: Notifications
8%
Configure notification schemes and custom events for company and team-managed projects. Understand how notifications relate to personal settings and troubleshoot mail handlers and auto-assignment from incoming mail.
Domain 6: Advanced User Features
12%
Write JQL filters with multiple clauses to retrieve the right data. Share filters and create shared dashboards and subscriptions. Perform bulk updates from filters while understanding the impact of such changes.
Domain 7: System Administration
9%
Configure global UI features, user defaults, links, and time-tracking. Manage statuses, resolutions, priorities, and sub-tasks globally. Create backups, import data, and restore from backups with appropriate permissions.
Sample question from this domain above:
Q1
FAQ
ACP-120 Exam FAQ
Common questions about the exam itself
What experience do I need before taking ACP-120?
You should have 1-2 years of hands-on experience administering Jira Cloud. You need to understand how to interpret business requirements and translate them into Jira configurations, and be comfortable with workflows, permissions, fields, screens, and automation.
Is ACP-120 hard and what makes it challenging?
ACP-120 tests practical application rather than memorization. The 75 questions within 180 minutes require you to work through scenario-based problems that reflect real administrative decisions like balancing security, scalability, and usability. Many candidates struggle with the depth of understanding needed across all seven objective areas.
Which topic area do most candidates find hardest?
Access, Permissions, and Security is the heaviest domain at 28% weighting and challenges many candidates because it requires understanding how organization, product, project, and issue-level permissions interact across team-managed and company-managed projects simultaneously.
How long should I study to prepare for ACP-120?
Most candidates with solid Jira experience need 4-8 weeks of focused study including hands-on lab work, review of the exam blueprint, and multiple practice exams. If you are new to administration, budget 2-3 months of study time.
What is the passing score for ACP-120?
You need to achieve 63% to pass the exam. That means approximately 47 out of 75 questions correct, though the exact threshold may vary slightly depending on question weighting.
How long does the ACP-120 certification stay valid?
Your certification is valid for 24 months from the date you pass. After 24 months you must retake and pass the exam again to maintain the credential.
What job role does ACP-120 map to and who should take it?
ACP-120 is designed for Jira Cloud administrators and proves you can configure and manage a Jira Cloud instance for any team. It is for people who hold the Jira Administrator or Site Administrator role and need to demonstrate professional competency in that role.
Can I retake the ACP-120 exam if I fail and what are the rules?
Atlassian allows you to retake the exam if you do not pass on the first attempt. You must wait a certain period between attempts as defined in Atlassian's exam retake policy, and you must purchase a new exam voucher for each attempt.
What is the format and delivery method for ACP-120?
ACP-120 is delivered as an online proctored exam with 75 multiple-choice and scenario-based questions. You have 180 minutes to complete it and must take it in a controlled environment with identity verification and monitoring to ensure exam integrity.
How does ACP-120 relate to other Atlassian certifications?
ACP-120 is the foundational Jira Cloud certification for administrators. After passing it you can pursue advanced certifications like ACP-610 for Jira Service Management Cloud if you work in that product. The ACP-600 for Jira Data Center is the on-premises equivalent for those managing self-hosted Jira.
