Failing the 070-696 exam means paying the registration fee all over again, and those fees add up fast. Candidates in 2026 use the Microsoft Administering System Center Configuration Manager and Intune practice questions at ActualCollection to walk into the test already knowing what the real thing feels like.
Microsoft 070-696 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Administering System Center Configuration Manager and Intune |
| Exam Number: | 70-696 |
| Real Exam Qty: | 40-60 |
| Related Certifications: | MCSA: Windows Server MCSE: Mobility |
| Exam Price: | $165 USD |
| Exam Format: | Scenario-Based, Case Studies, Drag-and-Drop, Multiple Choice |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Retired, no active validity |
| Exam Duration: | 120-150 |
| Passing Score: | 700 / 1000 |
| Available Languages: | Japanese, Chinese (Simplified), English |
| Recommended Training: | Course 20696C: Administering System Center Configuration Manager and Intune |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Registration Microsoft Learning Exam Page |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Proctored onsite or online via Pearson VUE; Exam retired as of March 31, 2021 |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended: MCSA: Windows Server certification or equivalent experience |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/learning/exam-70-696.aspx |
Microsoft 070-696 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Deploy and Manage Applications | 15-20% | - Create and deploy desktop applications - Manage Windows Store apps deployment - Deploy virtual applications using App-V |
| Prepare Management Infrastructure | 15-20% | - Configure resource discovery - Configure user and device collections - Implement Exchange Server Connector - Configure site boundaries and boundary groups |
| Manage Mobile Devices and Compliance | 15-20% | - Manage mobile devices with ConfigMgr and Intune - Configure compliance settings - Secure data access and policies |
| Manage Inventory and Content | 10-15% | - Configure hardware and software inventory - Configure software metering and Asset Intelligence - Manage distribution points and content deployment |
| Deploy Operating Systems and Updates | 10-15% | - Plan and implement software updates - Prepare and deploy OS images |
| Manage Configuration Manager Clients | 15-20% | - Configure client settings - Deploy and configure clients - Monitor client status and health |
Common Questions About the Microsoft Administering System Center Configuration Manager and Intune Exam
The Microsoft Administering System Center Configuration Manager and Intune exam is the official Microsoft test registered under exam code 070-696. Passing it earns you the MCSE: Enterprise Devices and Apps certification, a credential at the Professional level. It is also linked to the related certifications: MCSA: Windows Server, MCSE: Mobility. Microsoft exams are valued because they test job-ready skills, so a passing score here carries real weight on a resume.
The Microsoft Administering System Center Configuration Manager and Intune exam includes 40-60 questions to be completed within 120-150. Do the pacing math before exam day: with that many items on the clock, you need a steady rhythm and the discipline to flag a hard question and move on instead of stalling. Two or three full timed sessions with the ActualCollection test engine will show you exactly what that pace feels like, so time pressure stops being a factor on the real day.
To pass the Microsoft Administering System Center Configuration Manager and Intune exam you need 700 / 1000, and the official registration fee is $165 USD. A retake is not discounted: a failed attempt means paying the full $165 USD again, so treat your first sitting as the expensive one. A sensible rule is to book your seat only after you are scoring comfortably above the passing mark on the ActualCollection practice tests, not just squeaking past it once.
Recommended: MCSA: Windows Server certification or equivalent experience
Eligibility rules do change from time to time, so confirm the current requirements before you register on the official exam page.
Registration for the Microsoft Administering System Center Configuration Manager and Intune exam goes through the official channels below.
As for the delivery format, the exam is taken Proctored onsite or online via Pearson VUE; Exam retired as of March 31, 2021.
Microsoft points candidates toward the following training options for Microsoft Administering System Center Configuration Manager and Intune.
Course work builds the foundation; question practice makes it stick. The 118 practice questions in the ActualCollection 070-696 package let you rehearse each topic under exam-style pressure before the real thing.
Yes. ActualCollection offers a free PDF demo of the Microsoft Administering System Center Configuration Manager and Intune material so you can judge the question quality and format before spending anything. After purchase, your license includes 365 days of free updates, and if you want to keep receiving updates after that period, renewals are available at a 50% discount.
If you take the Microsoft Administering System Center Configuration Manager and Intune exam within 60 days of your purchase and do not pass, ActualCollection backs you with a 100% money-back guarantee. The claim must match the exam your product covers: attempts taken within 3 days of purchase are not eligible (that is too little preparation time), and neither are downloaded-but-unused products, free materials, or expired orders. The candidate name must match the payer name, and you need to submit a scanned enrollment slip plus the official Score Report PDF within 2 days of the exam; claims are processed within 7 days. Prefer not to refund? You can swap instead and receive two other exam products of equal value for free while keeping the update service on your original purchase.
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The official Microsoft Administering System Center Configuration Manager and Intune syllabus is organized into 6 domains. Key areas include Manage Mobile Devices and Compliance (15-20%), Manage Inventory and Content (10-15%), and Prepare Management Infrastructure (15-20%). The complete, up-to-date topic list appears in the exam topics section above; work through it line by line and flag anything you cannot yet explain in your own words.
Microsoft Administering System Center Configuration Manager and Intune Sample Questions:
Question 1
You manage a deployment of Microsoft System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager.
From the Configuration Manager console, you discover that three client computers failed the client check.
You identify that the issue is related to WMI service corruption.
You manually repair WMI on the client computers.
You need to trigger a client health auto-remediation on the three client computers as soon as possible.
What should you do?
A. From the Configuration Manager console, schedule a client status update.
B. From the Configuration Manager console, restart the
SMS_SITE_SYSTEM_STATUS_SUMMARIZER component.
C. On the client computers, start a Configuration Manager Health Evaluation scheduled task.
D. On the client computers, run the Machine Policy Retrieval & Evaluation Cycle action.
Question 2
DRAG DROP - (Topic 5)
You have a deployment of Microsoft System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager. All client computers are configured as Configuration Manager clients.
You need to remediate automatically the client computers that are missing a specific registry key.
Which three actions should you perform in sequence? To answer, move the appropriate actions from the list of actions to the answer area and arrange them in the correct order.
Question 3
You have a Microsoft System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager primary site named
ST1.
To all client computers, you deploy the Endpoint Protection client from Configuration
Manager and an antimalware policy named Policy1.
You need to ensure that the Endpoint Protection status is updated every 10 minutes in the
Monitoring workspace. What should you do?
A. Modify the Policy1 Advanced settings.
B. Run the Set-CMClientStatusSettings cmdlet.
C. Modify the Endpoint Protection status schedule summarization.
D. Run the Set-CMClientStatusUpdateSchedule cmdlet.
Question 4
You need to configure the folder redirection policies to meet the technical requirement of
Customer2.
Which three actions should you perform? Each correct answer presents part of the solution.
A. Create a deployment to Collection1.
B. Create a baseline.
C. Create a Group Policy object (GPO).
D. Create a deployment to Collection2.
E. Enable user data and profiles for compliance settings.
F. Create a user data and profiles configuration item.
Question 5
Your company has a branch office that contains 50 client computers.
You deploy Windows Intune to manage the client computers.
You need to create a new policy that will change the frequency at which the computers check for updates.
Which type of policy template should you use?
A. Windows Intune Agent Settings
B. Mobile Device Security Policy
C. Windows Firewall Settings
D. Windows Intune Center Settings
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: C | Question 2 Answer: Only visible for members | Question 3 Answer: D | Question 4 Answer: D,E,F | Question 5 Answer: A |
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