Microsoft 070-243

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Can you give me an overview of the 070-243 exam?

The Microsoft Administering and Deploying System Center 2012 Configuration Manager exam (code: 070-243) is the official Microsoft exam that leads to the Microsoft System Center 2012 Configuration certification. It sits at the Associate (MCTS) level of the Microsoft certification track. It is also connected with related credentials such as Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) – System Center Configuration Manager 2012. Passing it proves to employers that your skills have been validated by Microsoft itself, which is why the 070-243 credential keeps showing up in job postings.

How many questions are in the 070-243 exam, and how long does it take?

The Microsoft Administering and Deploying System Center 2012 Configuration Manager exam gives you 150 minutes to work through 156. Pacing matters more than most candidates expect, so before exam day, run at least one full timed session in the Dumpkiller test engine to learn how long you can afford per question. If an item stalls you, flag it and move on — coming back later beats burning five minutes on a single question.

What score do I need to pass the 070-243 exam, and how much does it cost?

The passing score for the Microsoft Administering and Deploying System Center 2012 Configuration Manager exam is 700 (on Microsoft's 1000-point scale), and the official registration fee is ≈ $165 USD. Remember that a failed attempt means paying that fee in full again, so a timed self-assessment with Dumpkiller practice questions about a week before your exam date is a cheap way to confirm you are scoring comfortably above 700 (on Microsoft's 1000-point scale).

Are there any prerequisites for the 070-243 exam?

According to Microsoft, the following applies: Experience administering System Center Configuration Manager, Windows Server administration, SQL Server basics, and networking fundamentals recommended. No formal prerequisite exam required.. Certification policies do change from time to time, so confirm the latest requirements on the official exam page at https://www.microsoft.com/learning/en-us/exam.aspx?id=70-243 before you register.

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What happens if I do not pass the 070-243 exam, and how is my order delivered?

If you take the corresponding 070-243 exam within 60 days of your purchase and do not pass, you can apply for a full refund under our 100% Money Back Guarantee, subject to a few conditions: the failed exam must be the one matching your purchase; sitting the exam within 3 days of purchase does not qualify, since that leaves too little preparation time; downloading the material without actually taking the exam does not qualify; free materials and expired orders are excluded; and the candidate name must match the payer name. To apply, send a scanned copy of your enrollment slip together with your official Score Report (PDF) within 2 days after the exam, and claims are processed within 7 days. If you would rather not take a refund, you can exchange your purchase for two free products of equal value while keeping the update service on the product you originally bought. As for delivery, everything is an instant download: your products are sent to your email within one minute of payment — contact customer service if nothing arrives within 2 hours — and there is no limit on the number of computers you can install the software on.

What topics are covered in the 070-243 exam?

The official Microsoft Administering and Deploying System Center 2012 Configuration Manager syllabus is organized into 8 main domains. The first three are Deploy Applications and Software Updates, Manage Sites, and Manage Operating System Deployment (OSD). For the full domain-by-domain breakdown, see the complete Exam Topics outline above.

Microsoft Administering and Deploying System Center 2012 Configuration Manager Sample Questions:

Question #1

Your network contains a single Active Directory domain named contoso.com. The domain contains a System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager Service Pack 1 (SP1) deployment. The relevant servers are configured as shown in the following table.

The Configuration Manager deployment has an Exchange Server connector.
You use Configuration Manager to manage all mobile devices. The mobile devices do not have the Configuration Manager client installed.
The Exchange Server settings control which Windows Phone devices can use Exchange
ActiveSync.
A corporate security policy requires that iOS devices have version 8.0 or later to use
Exchange ActiveSync.
You need to configure which iPhone devices can access Exchange ActiveSync.
What are two possible ways to achieve the goal? Each correct answer presents a complete solution.

A. Add access rules to Server2.
B. Modify the security settingsof the Exchange Server connector.
C. Add access rules to Server1.
D. Modify the external mobile device management setting on Server2.
E. Modify the external mobile device management setting on Server1.
F. Modify the synchronization settings of the Exchange Server connector.

Question #2

Your network contains two Active Directory forests named contoso.com and litwareinc.com.
You deploy System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager Service Pack 1 (SP1) to the contoso.com forest.
You deploy the Configuration Manager client to all of the client computers in contoso.com by using a logon script.
All of the client computers in litwareinc.com run a local firewall to prevent traffic to the administrative shares.
You need to ensure that the Configuration Manager client can be deployed to all of the client computers in litwareinc.com.
Which three tasks should you perform? Each correct answer presents part of the solution.

A. Copy the Cmsetup.msi file to a network share.
B. Enable Active Directory Forest Discovery.
C. Enable Active Directory System Discovery.
D. Configure a Client Push Installation account.
E. Create a Group Policy-based installation of the Configuration Manager client.
F. Enable Client Push Installation.

Question #3

HOTSPOT
You have an Active Directory domain named contoso.com. The domain contains three servers named Server1, Server2, and Server3 that run Windows Server 2012 R2. Server1 is a System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager Service Pack 1 (SP1) primary site server.
You plan to install a primary site on Server2.
You need to ensure that Configuration Manager is managed centrally. The solution must minimize administrative effort.
What should you do before you deploy the primary site to Server2? To answer, select the appropriate options in the answer area.

Question #4

Your network contains a System Center 2012 Configuration Manager environment.
The environment contains a single primary site.
The primary site has a distribution point and a management point.
You need to recommend a communication solution that meets the following requirements:
- Communication between the client computes in the research department and the management point must use HTTPS.
- Communication between all of the other client computers and the management point must be able to use HTTP.
- Minimize the number of site system.
What should you do?

A. Configure the existing management point to use HTTPS. Configure the research department computers always to use HTTPS.
B. Create a new primary child site and configure the site to use native mode. Assign all of the research department computers to the new site.
C. Install a new management point and configure Windows Firewall to block outbound TCP port 80. Configure the research department computes always to use HTTPS.
D. Install a new management point and configure the management point always to use
HTTPS. Configure the research department computers always to use HTTPS.

Question #5

Your network contains a System Center 2012 Configuration Manager environment as shown in the exhibit. (Click the Exhibit button.)

(The exhibit shows that: Server5 and Server6 are in the perimeter network, while Server1,
Server2, Server3, and Server4 are in the internal network.)
The network contains six servers. The servers are configured as shown in the following table.

You need to ensure that mobile device information is available in the hardware inventory.
What should you do first?

A. Install Network Load Balancing (NLB) on Server3.
B. Configure IIS to support only HTTP on Server3.
C. Install the Windows Cluster service on Server6.
D. Configure IIS to support only HTTPS on Server5.
E. Install Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) on Server3.
F. Install an enrollment proxy point on Server6.
G. Install the Windows Cluster service on Server3.
H. Install a protected distribution point on Server1.
I. Install a PXE-enabled protected distribution point on Server4.
J. Install a management point on Server2.
K. Install a software update point on Server3.
L. Install Network Load Balancing (NLB) on Server6.
M. Configure the Exchange connector on Server3.
N. Install a PXE-enabled protecteddistribution point on Server5.
O. Install a management point on Server5.

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