The Microsoft Configuring Windows 10 Devices exam has a reputation for tripping up even experienced candidates. Working through 340 realistic practice questions from ActualCollection exposes your weak spots before exam day does.
Microsoft 70-697 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Configuring Windows Devices |
| Exam Number: | 70-697 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Retired; certification remains valid until June 30, 2021 |
| Exam Format: | Simulation, Multiple Choice, Case Studies, Build List and Reorder, Drag-and-Drop |
| Related Certifications: | MCSA: Windows 10 |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Available Languages: | Russian, Chinese (Simplified), Spanish, French, English, German, Portuguese (Brazil), Japanese |
| Exam Price: | $165 USD |
| Real Exam Qty: | 40-60 |
| Passing Score: | 700/1000 |
| Recommended Training: | Course 20697-2: Managing and Maintaining Windows 10 Course 20697-1: Installing and Configuring Windows 10 |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Registration Microsoft Exam 70-697 Official Page |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Retired exam; previously available as in-person at Pearson VUE centers or online proctored |
| Pre Condition: | No mandatory prerequisites; recommended: Windows desktop administration experience, basic networking knowledge, familiarity with Active Directory and Intune |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/exams/70-697 |
Microsoft 70-697 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Plan and Implement Intune Device Management | 10-15% | - Manage mobile application management - Configure compliance and configuration policies - Integrate with Azure AD and Office 365 - Enroll devices in Intune |
| Topic 2: Configure Networking | 10-15% | - Manage wired and wireless networks - Configure network security and firewall rules - Configure IP addressing and name resolution - Troubleshoot network connectivity |
| Topic 3: Manage Data Access and Protection | 10-15% | - Implement data loss prevention - Implement BitLocker encryption - Configure file and folder access - Configure EFS and data recovery |
| Topic 4: Manage Apps | 10-15% | - Implement app virtualization - Control app access and compatibility - Manage apps from Microsoft Store - Install and configure desktop apps |
| Topic 5: Manage Updates and Recovery | 10-15% | - Configure Windows Update settings - Manage update deployment and patching - Troubleshoot startup and boot issues - Implement system restore and recovery options |
| Topic 6: Manage Identity | 10-15% | - Configure domain and Azure AD integration - Configure and manage user accounts - Implement Microsoft Passport and biometrics - Manage authentication and authorization |
| Topic 7: Manage Remote Access | 10-15% | - Configure mobility settings - Implement VPN and DirectAccess - Configure Remote Desktop and Remote Assistance - Manage remote connectivity security |
| Topic 8: Configure Storage | 10-15% | - Manage OneDrive and cloud storage - Configure file systems and permissions - Manage disks and volumes - Implement Storage Spaces |
| Topic 9: Plan Desktop and Device Deployment | 10-15% | - Plan installation and upgrade paths - Configure Windows 10 editions and licensing - Configure Hyper-V and virtual machines - Implement provisioning and imaging |
Common Questions About the Microsoft Configuring Windows 10 Devices Exam
The Microsoft Configuring Windows 10 Devices exam is the official Microsoft test registered under exam code 70-697. Passing it earns you the MCSA: Windows 10 certification, a credential at the Associate level. It is also linked to the related certification: MCSA: Windows 10. Microsoft exams are valued because they test job-ready skills, so a passing score here carries real weight on a resume.
The Microsoft Configuring Windows 10 Devices exam includes 40-60 questions to be completed within 120 minutes. 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 Configuring Windows 10 Devices 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.
No mandatory prerequisites; recommended: Windows desktop administration experience, basic networking knowledge, familiarity with Active Directory and Intune
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 Configuring Windows 10 Devices exam goes through the official channels below.
As for the delivery format, the exam is taken Retired exam; previously available as in-person at Pearson VUE centers or online proctored.
Microsoft points candidates toward the following training options for Microsoft Configuring Windows 10 Devices.
- Course 20697-1: Installing and Configuring Windows 10
- Course 20697-2: Managing and Maintaining Windows 10
Course work builds the foundation; question practice makes it stick. The 340 practice questions in the ActualCollection 70-697 package let you rehearse each topic under exam-style pressure before the real thing.
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The official Microsoft Configuring Windows 10 Devices syllabus is organized into 9 domains. Key areas include Manage Apps (10-15%), Configure Networking (10-15%), and Plan and Implement Intune Device Management (10-15%). 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 Configuring Windows 10 Devices Sample Questions:
Question 1
You have a Windows 10 Enterprise computer.
The computer has a shared folder named C:\Marketing. The shared folder is on an NTFS volume.
The current NTFS and share permissions are configured as follows.
UserA is a member of both the Everyone group and the Marketing group. UserA must access C:\Marketing from across the network. You need to identify the effective permissions of UserA to the C:\Marketing folder.
What permission should you identify?
A. Modify
B. Read
C. Full Control
D. Read and Execute
Question 2
Note: This question is part of a series of questions that present the same scenario. Each question in the series contains a unique solution that might meet the stated goals. Some question sets might have more than one correct solution, while others might not have a correct solution.
After you answer a question in this section, you will NOT be able to return to it. As a result, these questions will not appear in the review screen.
A company has a forest trust with a partner organization. Users from both organizations log on to devices that run Windows 8.1.
You plan to replace the devices with devices running Windows 10.
You need to migrate user profiles from both forests using the least amount of administrative effort.
Solution: You migrate both profiles simultaneously by using the User State Migration Tool (USMT).
Does the solution meet the goal?
A. No
B. Yes
Question 3
A company has Windows 10 Enterprise client computers. Client computers are connected to a corporate private network. You deploy a Remote Desktop Gateway, DirectAccess, and a VPN server at the corporate main office.
Users are currently unable to connect from their home computers to their work computers by using Remote Desktop.
You need to ensure that users can remotely connect to their office computers by using Remote Desktop. Users must not be able to access any other corporate network resource by using the local Windows installation from their home computers.
Which setting should you configure on the home computers?
A. Remote Desktop Gateway IP address
B. DirectAccess connection
C. Remote Desktop local resources
D. Virtual Private Network connection
Question 4
You administer a Windows 10 Enterprise computer.
The computer is configured to encrypt several folders by using a self-signed Encrypted File System (EFS) certificate.
You need to make a backup copy of the encryption keys.
What should you do?
A. Open the Certificates console and connect to the user account certificates. Find the personal self-signed EFS certificate and export it to a Personal Information Exchange (PFX) file.
B. Open the Certificates console and connect to the user account certificates. Export the self-signed EFS certificate from the Trusted People folder to a Canonical Encoding Rules (CER) file.
C. Open the Certificates console and connect to the user account certificates. Export the personal self-signed EFS certificate from the Trusted Root Certification Authority folder to a Personal Information Exchange (PFX) file.
D. Open the Certificates console and connect to the computer account certificates. Export the self-signed EFS certificate from the Trusted People folder to a Canonical Encoding Rules(CER) file.
Question 5
You are configuring two Windows 10 Enterprise client computers: A desktop computer named COMPUTER1 and a portable computer named COMPUTER2.
You have the following requirements:
* Store all personal data in a folder named Data on COMPUTER1.
* Ensure that you can access all personal data from COMPUTER2, even when a network connection is unavailable.
* Synchronize personal data between the computers twice a day.
You need to configure the computers to meet the requirements.
Which two actions should you perform? Each correct answer presents part of the solution.
A. In Sync Center, configure a schedule for offline files.
B. From COMPUTER1, connect to COMPUTER2 and configure the Data folder to always be available offline.
C. In Sync Center, set up a new sync partnership.
D. From COMPUER2, connect to COMPUTER1 and configure the Data folder to always be available offline.
E. From COMPUTER2, map a network drive to the Data folder onCOMPUTER1.
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: A | Question 2 Answer: B | Question 3 Answer: A | Question 4 Answer: A | Question 5 Answer: A,C |
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