
Apple Certified Technical Coordinator (ACTC) certification verifies a foundation in OS X and OS X Server core functionality and an ability to configure key services and perform basic troubleshooting. Students earn ACTC certification by passing the OS X Support Essentials 10.9 Exam and OS X Server Essentials 10.9 Exam.
Besides differentiating you as a skilled user and support professional for OS X Server, ACTC certification allows you to leverage the power of the Apple brand. When you achieve a certification, you receive an email detailing how you will receive your Apple certificate, along with instructions on how to order a framed version. The email includes LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter icons to make it easy for you to share your certification news with your networks on these sites.
The OS X Server Essentials 10.9 Exam details are as follows:
Approximately 80 technical questions
Five unscored demographic questions
The exam uses a random pool of multiple-choice, true/false, and interactive-media questions
Passing score: 75 percent (scores are not rounded; you must earn a score of 75 percent or higher to pass the exam)
Exam duration: Two hours
The exam is based on features and functionality present in OS X Server (version 3.1)
ACTC certification is intended for OS X technical coordinators and entry-level system administrators who maintain small-to-medium networks of computers using OS X Server.
The following exam preparation strategies are recommended:
Attend the Mavericks 201: OS X Server Essentials 10.9 Course.
Study the Apple Pro Training Series book, OS X Server Essentials by Arek
Dreyer and Ben Greisler.