Question 1

How many ACA-900 practice questions are there?

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100 questions across 1 version, each with the correct answer and an explanation.

Question 2

Are there free ACA-900 sample questions?

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Yes. 12 sample questions are free; 6 are open to everyone and the rest unlock with a free account.

Question 3

What does full access include?

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Every ACA-900 question in study, timed and flashcard modes, explanations for each answer, and progress that saves so you can resume.

Question 4

What topics does ACA-900 cover?

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Basic Concepts (21%), Jira Navigation (15%), Rovo Basics (3%), Issue Lifecycle, Workflow, and Boards (24%), Working with Work Items (37%).

Question 5

What is the ACA-900 exam and what does it certify?

Accepted Answer

The ACA-900 is the Atlassian Certified Associate - Jira Essentials exam. It validates your foundational knowledge of Jira Software Cloud, including core concepts like issue types, workflows, boards, Agile frameworks (Scrum and Kanban), and collaboration features. Passing this exam earns you the Atlassian Certified Associate credential, proving you can manage work in Jira and collaborate efficiently with Agile teams.

Question 6

How much does the ACA-900 exam cost and where do I take it?

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The ACA-900 exam costs $100 USD. You can schedule it through Certmetrics at cp.certmetrics.com/atlassian/en. The exam is available both online proctored and at in-person testing centers. Atlassian also offers a $300 live training course that includes a free exam voucher.

Question 7

What is the passing score for the ACA-900 Jira Essentials exam?

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The passing score for the ACA-900 exam is 68%. The exam contains up to 30 questions in multiple choice and multi-select formats, and you have 60 minutes to complete it. Each question carries equal weight toward your final score.

Question 8

What topics are covered on the ACA-900 exam?

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The ACA-900 exam covers five domains: Basic Concepts (21%) including Agile frameworks, issue types, and project types; Jira Navigation (15%) covering search, dashboards, and filters; Rovo Basics (3%) on Atlassian's AI assistant; Issue Lifecycle, Workflow, and Boards (24%) covering workflows, Scrum and Kanban boards; and Working with Work Items (37%) covering issue creation, editing, collaboration features, and JQL basics.

Question 9

How long is the ACA-900 certification valid and how do I recertify?

Accepted Answer

The ACA-900 Jira Essentials certification is valid for 24 months from the date of issue. To recertify, you can either retake the current version of the exam or pursue another Atlassian certification in the same track, such as the ACA-905 Jira Board Configuration or the ACP-620 Managing Jira Projects for Cloud.

Question 10

What are the best free resources to prepare for the ACA-900 exam?

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Atlassian provides several free preparation resources: the Jira Software Essentials Certification Prep Collection on Atlassian Community Learning (includes learning paths like 'Get the Most Out of Jira' and 'Apply Agile Practices'), a free on-demand 20-minute certification prep course covering all four testable areas, and the Atlassian Community Training and Certification group for peer discussion. Additionally, creating a free Jira Cloud instance to practice hands-on skills is highly…

Question 11

What is the difference between company-managed and team-managed projects in Jira?

Accepted Answer

Company-managed projects are controlled by Jira administrators with shared configuration schemes, making them ideal for organizations needing standardized workflows across teams. Team-managed projects give individual teams control over their own project configuration with simplified settings, making them ideal for teams wanting quick setup and independence. This distinction is a commonly tested concept on the ACA-900 exam.

Question 12

Does the ACA-900 exam include questions about Atlassian Rovo?

Accepted Answer

Yes, as of the 2025 exam update, the ACA-900 includes a Rovo Basics domain worth 3% of the exam (approximately 1 question). This covers what Rovo is (Atlassian's AI assistant), its core capabilities (Search, Chat, and Agents), and how to use it within Jira Cloud. Atlassian has announced that future versions will expand Rovo coverage further.

Question 13

What certifications should I pursue after passing the ACA-900?

Accepted Answer

After passing the ACA-900, the natural progression is the ACA-905 Jira Board Configuration (deeper board skills) or the ACP-620 Managing Jira Projects for Cloud (professional-level project management). Other complementary certifications include ACA-920 Confluence Essentials, ACA-925 Jira Service Management Agent Essentials, and ACA-915 Cloud Foundations. You can also work toward the Teamwork Collection Specialist designation by stacking multiple ACA certifications.

Question 14

Is the ACA-900 exam difficult and what should I focus on?

Accepted Answer

The ACA-900 is considered an entry-level exam, but it requires solid understanding of Jira fundamentals. The largest domain is Working with Work Items (37%), so focus heavily on issue creation, editing, collaboration features (@mention vs Share vs Watcher), sub-task conversions, and issue operations (Clone vs Link vs Move). Also focus on the Issue Lifecycle, Workflow, and Boards domain (24%), especially understanding workflows, status categories, and the differences between Scrum and Kanban…

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01Exam format60 min · Up to 305

02Registration$100 · Certmetrics, online proctoring3

03Validity24 months2

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What ACA-900 covers

01Basic Concepts21%6 topics

1.1Jira FundamentalsDefine what Jira Software is and its primary purpose4 obj.

1.2Project TypesDifferentiate between company-managed projects and team-managed projects4 obj.

1.3Issue TypesDefine and differentiate standard issue types (Epic, Story, Task, Bug, Sub-task)4 obj.

1.4Agile FrameworksDefine Agile and its core principles8 obj.

1.5Backlog ConceptsDifferentiate between Product Backlog and Sprint Backlog4 obj.

1.6Key Jira TerminologyDefine Resolution, Priority, Component, Version/Release, Label, and Field4 obj.

Hands-on skills & common mistakesNavigate project settings to view issue types · Confusing company-managed with team-managed project characteristics

02Jira Navigation15%6 topics

03Rovo Basics3%3 topics

04Issue Lifecycle, Workflow, and Boards24%5 topics

05Working with Work Items37%9 topics