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Microsoft 98-349 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Windows Operating System Fundamentals |
| Exam Number: | 98-349 |
| Real Exam Qty: | 40–60 (approximate) |
| Available Languages: | English, Localized languages depending on test centre availability |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Retired (no current active period) |
| Passing Score: | Not publicly published (Microsoft uses scaled scores) |
| Related Certifications: | MTA Database Fundamentals (98-364) MTA Networking Fundamentals (98-366) MTA Security Fundamentals (98-367) |
| Exam Duration: | Typically 45–60 minutes (varies by testing center) |
| Exam Format: | Multiple-choice, Drag and drop |
| Exam Price: | Varies by region (typically around USD 50–100) |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Onsite proctored exam via authorized testing providers (retired exam) |
| Pre Condition: | No prerequisites; fundamental knowledge of computing and Windows OS recommended |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/certifications/ |
Microsoft 98-349 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Managing Devices | - Configure drivers and peripheral settings - Install and manage hardware devices |
| Managing Files and Folders | - Manage file system and folder structures - Configure permissions and file sharing |
| Understanding Operating System Configurations | - Configure control panel and system settings - Understand native applications, tools, and mobility settings - Configure desktop and user interface options - Use management and administrative tools |
| Installing and Upgrading Client Systems | - Identify Windows editions and system requirements - Perform installation and basic configuration - Understand upgrade paths and installation types |
| Understanding Operating System Maintenance | - Perform system maintenance tasks - Configure updates and troubleshoot common issues |
| Managing Applications | - Configure application settings and troubleshoot apps - Deploy and manage applications in a Windows environment |
Common Questions About the Microsoft Windows Operating System Fundamentals Exam
The Microsoft Windows Operating System Fundamentals exam is the official Microsoft test registered under exam code 98-349. Passing it earns you the MTA certification, a credential at the Entry / Fundamentals level. It is also linked to the related certifications: MTA Networking Fundamentals (98-366), MTA Security Fundamentals (98-367), MTA Database Fundamentals (98-364). Microsoft exams are valued because they test job-ready skills, so a passing score here carries real weight on a resume.
The Microsoft Windows Operating System Fundamentals exam includes 40–60 (approximate) questions to be completed within Typically 45–60 minutes (varies by testing center). 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 Windows Operating System Fundamentals exam you need Not publicly published (Microsoft uses scaled scores), and the official registration fee is Varies by region (typically around USD 50–100). A retake is not discounted: a failed attempt means paying the full Varies by region (typically around USD 50–100) 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.
No prerequisites; fundamental knowledge of computing and Windows OS recommended
Eligibility rules do change from time to time, so confirm the current requirements before you register on the official exam page.
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The official Microsoft Windows Operating System Fundamentals syllabus is organized into 6 domains. Key areas include Installing and Upgrading Client Systems, Understanding Operating System Configurations, and Managing Files and Folders. 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 Windows Operating System Fundamentals Sample Questions:
You have a legacy application that must be used in Windows 7.
Which feature should you use if the legacy application runs poorly or fails to run?
- A. Program Compatibility Assistant
- B. Windows Easy Transfer
- C. Programs in Control Panel
- D. Windows Installer
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
Your brother asks you for help installing Windows 10 on this laptop. His laptop does not have a DVD drive on it.
Which software should you use to create a bootable USB memory stick that can be used to install Windows?
- A. PCmover Express
- B. Media creation tool
- C. Windows Update
- D. Windows Easy transfer
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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You are an intern at Lucerne Publishing.
The company needs to use multiple versions of Microsoft Office on each machine in the editing department.
Which virtualization strategy should the company use?
- A. App-V
- B. Windows XP Mode
- C. RDP
- D. VDI
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
This question requires that you evaluate the underlined text to determine if it is correct.
FAT32 is the preferred file system for Windows 7.
Select the correct answer if the underlined text does not make the statement correct. Select "No change is needed'' if the underlined text makes the statement correct.
- A. EFS
- B. FAT16
- C. No change is needed
- D. NTFS
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
You plan to upgrade your computer to Windows 7.
You need to view a report that identifies potential compatibility problems with your computer's hardware, devices, and programs.
Which tool should you use?
- A. Windows Easy Transfer
- B. Windows Upgrade Advisor
- C. Windows Anytime Upgrade
- D. Sync Center
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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