The Microsoft OEM Reseller exam has a reputation for tripping up even experienced candidates. Working through 92 realistic practice questions from ActualCollection exposes your weak spots before exam day does.
Microsoft 070-684 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | TS: OEM Preinstallation for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 (OEM Reseller) |
| Exam Number: | 70-684 |
| Passing Score: | 700/1000 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Retired |
| Exam Format: | Case Studies, Multiple Choice, Drag and Drop, Multiple Response |
| Exam Duration: | 120-180 |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Related Certifications: | Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) Windows 7 certification track |
| Real Exam Qty: | 40-60 |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Pearson VUE proctored exam (online or test center) |
| Pre Condition: | Basic understanding of Windows operating systems and hardware concepts is recommended |
Microsoft 070-684 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Windows Deployment and Configuration | - Unattended installation configuration files - Post-installation configuration and customization - Deployment methods for OEM systems |
| Hardware and Driver Integration | - Hardware compatibility and validation - Driver injection and management |
| Windows OEM Preinstallation Fundamentals | - OEM licensing and distribution requirements - Windows installation architecture overview |
| Activation, Troubleshooting, and Maintenance | - System recovery and repair techniques - Troubleshooting deployment issues - Windows activation and licensing validation |
| System Imaging and Deployment | - Creating and deploying system images (WIM format) - Using Windows AIK/ADK tools for imaging - Sysprep preparation and generalization |
Microsoft 070-684 Exam: Frequently Asked Questions
The Microsoft OEM Reseller exam is the official Microsoft test registered under exam code 070-684. Passing it earns you the Windows 7 certification, a credential at the Professional level. It is also linked to the related certifications: Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS), Windows 7 certification track. Microsoft exams are valued because they test job-ready skills, so a passing score here carries real weight on a resume.
The Microsoft OEM Reseller exam includes 40-60 questions to be completed within 120-180. 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.
Basic understanding of Windows operating systems and hardware concepts is recommended
Eligibility rules do change from time to time, so confirm the current requirements before you register.
Yes. ActualCollection offers a free PDF demo of the Microsoft OEM Reseller 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 OEM Reseller 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.
Delivery itself is instant: your files are downloadable right away and emailed to you within one minute of payment. If nothing arrives within 2 hours, contact customer service. There is no limit on how many computers you may install the software on.
The official Microsoft OEM Reseller syllabus is organized into 5 domains. Key areas include Hardware and Driver Integration, Activation, Troubleshooting, and Maintenance, and Windows Deployment and Configuration. 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 OEM Reseller Sample Questions:
Question 1
A customer opens a new company. The customer plans to purchase 40 client computers.
The customer wants to deploy Windows 7 and several applications to the client computers by using customized images.
You need to recommend what the customer must purchase. The solution must minimize costs.
What should you recommend?
A. forty new client computers that have Windows 7 Professional preinstalled
B. forty new client computers that have Windows 7 Professional preinstalled and one Volume license of Windows 7 Professional
C. forty new client computers without an operating system installed and 40 Volume licenses of Windows 7 Professional
D. forty new client computers that have Windows 7 Home Premium preinstalled and 40 Volume licenses of Windows 7 Professional
Question 2
A customer purchases a new server that has an OEM license of Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard
preinstalled.
The customer plans to exercise the downgrade rights to install Windows Server 2003.
You need to recommend which task the customer must perform before the downgrade to ensure that the
customer is in compliance with Microsoft licensing policies.
What should you recommend that the customer do first?
A. Reformat the hard disk drive.
B. Start the server and accept the Windows Server 2008 End User Software License Terms.
C. Start the server from the Windows Server 2003 installation media.
D. Back up the existing Windows Server 2008 R2 installation.
Question 3
A customer has a company that has 10 x64 client computers.
The client computers run a 64-bit version of Windows 7 Professional.
All users have Windows Mobile 6.5 phones.
The company wants to purchase Microsoft Word 2010, Microsoft Excel 2010, Microsoft Outlook 2010, and Microsoft Access 2010 for the client computers.
The users must be able to sync their phones to Microsoft Outlook 2010.
You need to recommend the appropriate Microsoft Office 2010 suite for the customer. The solution must minimize costs.
What should you recommend?
A. a 32-bit version of Office Professional 2010
B. a 64-bit version of Office Professional 2010
C. a 32-bit version of Office Home and Business 2010
D. a 64-bit version of Office Home and Business 2010
Question 4
A customer plans to buy eight new client computers.
The customer plans to purchase Windows 7 and to install the software on the new client computers.
You need to recommend which type of Windows 7 license the customer must purchase.The solution must minimize licensing costs.
Which type of license should you recommend?
A. Open Business with Microsoft Software Assurance
B. Full Packaged Product (FPP)
C. OEM
D. Open Value
Question 5
A customer has 200 client computers.
The customer plans to deploy Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 and Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 for email and collaboration.
The customer does not want to outsource the management of any of its technology infrastructure.
You need to recommend a Microsoft Office 2010 suite that provides users with the ability to access email,
create documents, create spreadsheets, and access SharePoint content while they work offline.
The solution must minimize costs.
What should you recommend?
A. Office Professional Plus 2010
B. Office Standard 2010
C. Office Home and Business 2010
D. Office Starter 2010
E. Office 365
F. Office Professional 2010
G. Office Professional Academic 2010
H. Office Home and Student 2010
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: B | Question 2 Answer: B | Question 3 Answer: A | Question 4 Answer: C | Question 5 Answer: A |
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