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Microsoft 70-734 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | OEM Preinstallation for Windows 10 |
| Exam Number: | 70-734 |
| Exam Price: | USD 100-150 (varies by region) |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Response, Multiple Choice, Case Studies |
| Passing Score: | 700/1000 |
| Real Exam Qty: | 40-60 |
| Related Certifications: | Windows 10 certification tracks (legacy) Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) - Windows Operating System Fundamentals |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Retired (no longer active certification) |
| Exam Duration: | 45-60 |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Recommended Training: | Microsoft Learn Windows Deployment learning paths Windows ADK and deployment documentation |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Microsoft Exams Microsoft Certification Portal (retired exams reference) |
| Sample Questions: | ![]() |
| Exam Way: | Delivered via Pearson VUE testing centers or online proctored exam (when available) |
| Pre Condition: | No strict prerequisites, but knowledge of Windows installation, disk management, and basic system administration is recommended. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://learn.microsoft.com/credentials/ |
Microsoft 70-734 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
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| Topic 1: Hardware and Driver Integration | - Driver management
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| Topic 2: System Preparation and Deployment | - Deployment tools
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| Topic 3: Windows 10 OEM Preinstallation Fundamentals | - OEM licensing concepts
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| Topic 4: Post-installation Configuration | - System configuration
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Microsoft 70-734 Exam: Frequently Asked Questions
The Microsoft OEM Preinstallation for Windows 10 exam is the official Microsoft test registered under exam code 70-734. Passing it earns you the Microsoft OEM Preinstallation for Windows 10 certification, a credential at the Specialist level. It is also linked to the related certifications: Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) - Windows Operating System Fundamentals, Windows 10 certification tracks (legacy). Microsoft exams are valued because they test job-ready skills, so a passing score here carries real weight on a resume.
The Microsoft OEM Preinstallation for Windows 10 exam includes 40-60 questions to be completed within 45-60. 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 OEM Preinstallation for Windows 10 exam you need 700/1000, and the official registration fee is USD 100-150 (varies by region). A retake is not discounted: a failed attempt means paying the full USD 100-150 (varies by region) 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 strict prerequisites, but knowledge of Windows installation, disk management, and basic system administration is recommended.
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 OEM Preinstallation for Windows 10 exam goes through the official channels below.
As for the delivery format, the exam is taken Delivered via Pearson VUE testing centers or online proctored exam (when available).
Microsoft points candidates toward the following training options for Microsoft OEM Preinstallation for Windows 10.
Course work builds the foundation; question practice makes it stick. The 48 practice questions in the ActualCollection 70-734 package let you rehearse each topic under exam-style pressure before the real thing.
Yes. ActualCollection offers a free PDF demo of the Microsoft OEM Preinstallation for Windows 10 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.
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The official Microsoft OEM Preinstallation for Windows 10 syllabus is organized into 4 domains. Key areas include Windows 10 OEM Preinstallation Fundamentals, Post-installation Configuration, and System Preparation and Deployment. 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 Preinstallation for Windows 10 Sample Questions:
Question 1
You work for an OEM system builder named Fabrikam, Inc. Fabrikam sells personal computers that have
Windows 10 preinstalled.
You need to recommend a recovery solution that provides customers with the ability to repair their
computers quickly, while preserving data and important customizations. The solution must not back up
data in advance and must comply with the Microsoft OEM system builder license.
What should you recommend?
A. The Microsoft Diagnostics and Recovery Toolset (DaRT)
B. Windows Backup
C. push-button reset
D. File History
Question 2
You are an OEM system builder.
What are you required to run before shipping a preinstalled computer to a customer?
A. sysprep /specialize
B. sysprep /audit
C. sysprep /generalize
D. sysprep /oobe
Question 3
You have a WIM file that contains an image of Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard.
You need to change the edition of the image to Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter. The solution must
minimize administrative effort.
What should you do?
A. Perform offline maintenance of the image by using Dism.
B. Deploy the image to a client computer, perform an in-place upgrade, and then capture an image of the
computer.
C. Run Windows Anytime Upgrade.
D. Run the Upgrade Assistant.
Question 4
You have a server named Server1 that runs Windows Server 2012 and has the Windows Deployment
Services server role installed.
You recently removed a third-party DHCP server from the network, and then installed the DHCP Server
role on Server1.
You create a scope on Server1.
You discover that client computers attempting to receive a Windows 10 image fail to connect to Server1.
You verify that the client computers on the network can receive an IP address from Server1.
You need to ensure that the computers attempting to receive an image can connect to Server1.
Which two actions should you perform? Each correct answer presents part of the solution.
A. From the DHCP console, click Server Options, and then set the value of Option 67 to install.wim.
B. From the Windows Deployment Services console, click the DHCP tab, and then select the
Configure DHCP option 60 to indicate that this is also a PXE server check box.
C. From the Windows Deployment Services console, click the DHCP tab, and then select the Do not listen
on port 67 check box.
D. From the Windows Deployment Services console, click the PXE Response tab, and then set the value
of the Delay in seconds to 3.
E. From the DHCP console, click Server Options, and then set the value of Option 66 to Server1.
Question 5
You need to prepare a hard disk for a Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (EUFI)-based computer.
Which three actions should you perform? (Each correct answer presents part of the solution.)
A. Format the Windows partition by using FAT32.
B. Format the Windows partition by using NTFS.
C. Convert the hard disk to a GPT disk.
D. Create an EFI partition.
E. Mark the system partition as active.
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: C | Question 2 Answer: D | Question 3 Answer: A | Question 4 Answer: B,C | Question 5 Answer: C,D,E |






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