Microsoft 070-688

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Microsoft Managing and Maintaining Windows 8: Common Questions From Candidates

What is the Microsoft Managing and Maintaining Windows 8 certification exam?

The Microsoft Managing and Maintaining Windows 8 exam (code: 070-688) is the official Microsoft exam that leads to the MCSA Windows 8 certification. It sits at the Associate level of the Microsoft certification track. It is also connected with related credentials such as MCSA Windows 8. Passing it proves to employers that your skills have been validated by Microsoft itself, which is why the 070-688 credential keeps showing up in job postings.

How many questions are in the 070-688 exam, and how long does it take?

The Microsoft Managing and Maintaining Windows 8 exam gives you 120-150 to work through 40-60. 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 070-688 exam, and how much does it cost?

The passing score for the Microsoft Managing and Maintaining Windows 8 exam is 700/1000, and the official registration fee is $165 USD (may vary by country/region). 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 700/1000.

Are there any prerequisites for the 070-688 exam?

According to Microsoft, the following applies: Recommended prerequisite: Microsoft Exam 70-687 (Configuring Windows 8.1) for full MCSA Windows 8 certification path. Certification policies do change from time to time, so confirm the latest requirements on the official exam page at https://learn.microsoft.com before you register.

How do I register for the 070-688 exam?

You can book your Microsoft Managing and Maintaining Windows 8 exam through the official channels below:

• Microsoft Certification / Exams
• Pearson VUE Microsoft Exams

Depending on availability in your region, the exam is delivered as Computer-based exam delivered via Pearson VUE (test center or online proctored where available).

What official training does Microsoft recommend for the 070-688 exam?

Microsoft lists the following training options for Microsoft Managing and Maintaining Windows 8 candidates:

• Microsoft Learn (Windows client documentation)
• Official Microsoft training resources (retired exam archive context)

Official courses build a solid foundation, and pairing them with the 189 practice questions from Dumpkiller shows you how ready you really are before you spend money on the exam itself.

Can I try the 070-688 practice questions before buying?

Yes. Dumpkiller offers a free 070-688 PDF demo so you can review the question style, difficulty, and explanations before committing to anything. After purchase, your Microsoft Managing and Maintaining Windows 8 material includes 365 days of free updates, and if your product expires after that, you can extend the update service at a 50% discount from your member zone.

What happens if I do not pass the 070-688 exam, and how is my order delivered?

If you take the corresponding 070-688 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 070-688 exam?

The official Microsoft Managing and Maintaining Windows 8 syllabus is organized into 5 main domains. The first three are Deploy Windows 8 enterprise desktops, Maintain Windows 8 clients, and Install and upgrade Windows 8 clients. For the full domain-by-domain breakdown, see the complete Exam Topics outline above.

Microsoft Managing and Maintaining Windows 8 Sample Questions:

Question #1
DRAG DROP
You administer computers and printers on your company network. The computers run Window 8 Pro.
An employee wants to add a separator page to her printer task on a network printer. You create a separator page file and save it to the C:\Windows\System32 folder on her computer.
You need to configure the computer to use the separator page for the print task.
Which three actions should you perform in sequence on the computer? (To answer, move the appropriate actions from the list of actions to the answer area and arrange them in the correct order.)

Question #2
DRAG DROP
You support computers that run Windows 8 Pro.
Your company recently purchased 200 new desktop computers. Company policy requires that the desktop computers include a recovery partition. The partition must contain a bootable image that includes support for incoming Remote Desktop connections.
You need to configure the desktop computers to comply with company policy.
Which four actions should you perform in sequence? (To answer, move the appropriate actions from the list of actions to the answer area and arrange them in the correct order.)

Question #3
Your company has a main office and a branch office. Each office contains several servers that run Windows Server 2012.
You need to configure BranchCache for the client computers in the branch office. The solution must ensure that all of the cached content is in a central location.
What should you run on each client computer?

A. the netstat command
B. the Enable-BCLocal cmdlet
C. the netsh command
D. the netdom command

Question #4
HOTSPOT
You have Windows 8.1 Enterprise client computers. All of the computers are managed by using Microsoft System Center 2012 Configuration Manager.
You enable Microsoft System Center 2012 Endpoint Protection on the computers.
You need to ensure that Endpoint Protection automatically downloads the latest available
malware definition updates when unidentified malware is detected on the computers,
What should you configure? (To answer, select the appropriate option in the answer area.)

Question #5
Your company has client computers that run Windows 8. All of the computers have the SkyDrive desktop application installed. Windows 7 File Recovery is configured to create a local backup of Microsoft Office 2013 documents. Only one backup is retained. A user deletes a Microsoft Word document from his computer. The document was located in a SkyDrive synchronized folder. You need to recover the document, including the previous versions of the document. What should you use?

A. Windows 7 File Recovery
B. The Recycle Bin on the desktop
C. The SkyDrive website
D. The SkyDrive desktop application

Solutions: