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Microsoft 70-656

70-656

Exam Code: 70-656

Exam Name: TS:Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack, Configuring

Updated: Sep 06, 2026

Q&A Number: 75 Q&As

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A Microsoft credential still carries real weight with hiring managers, and the Microsoft TS:Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack, Configuring exam is your way in. Dumpkiller gives you 75 practice questions so you can walk into the 70-656 testing center with confidence.

Microsoft 70-656 Exam Overview:

Certification Vendor:Microsoft
Exam Name:TS: Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack, Configuring
Exam Number:70-656
Available Languages:English
Certificate Validity Period:No fixed validity period (legacy certification; exam retired)
Real Exam Qty:75
Related Certifications:Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack, Configuring
Exam Price:USD 125 (historical Microsoft exam price; may have varied by region)
Passing Score:700/1000
Exam Duration:195 minutes
Exam Format:Multiple Choice, Case Study, Scenario-based Questions, Multiple Answer
Sample Questions: DOWNLOAD DEMO
Exam Way:Delivered at authorized Microsoft/Pearson VUE testing centers (legacy onsite exam; now retired).
Pre Condition:No mandatory prerequisite exam. Recommended experience with Windows enterprise desktop administration and Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack technologies.
Official Syllabus URL:https://download.microsoft.com/download/b/2/6/b26a79f3-88eb-4418-85f9-45852dd1a24f/Virtualization_Cert_Path.pdf

Microsoft 70-656 Exam Syllabus Topics:

SectionWeightObjectives
Topic 1: Deploy and Manage Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack Components10-20%- MDOP Administration
  • 1. Integrate MDOP technologies into enterprise environments
  • 2. Plan MDOP deployment
  • 3. Maintain and troubleshoot MDOP infrastructure
Topic 2: Configure Diagnostics and Recovery Toolset (DaRT)5-10%- Diagnostics and Recovery
  • 1. Create DaRT recovery images
  • 2. Repair and recover Windows systems
  • 3. Use recovery and troubleshooting tools
Topic 3: Configure and Manage Microsoft Application Virtualization (App-V)60-70%- Application Virtualization
  • 1. Install and configure App-V infrastructure
  • 2. Manage virtual application updates
  • 3. Sequence and deploy virtual applications
  • 4. Troubleshoot App-V clients and servers
  • 5. Configure streaming and publishing
Topic 4: Configure Asset Inventory Service (AIS)5-10%- Asset Inventory
  • 1. Deploy AIS components
  • 2. Collect and manage software inventory
  • 3. Generate inventory and compliance reports
Topic 5: Configure Advanced Group Policy Management (AGPM) and Desktop Error Monitoring (DEM)10-15%- Policy and Monitoring
  • 1. Manage Group Policy version control and workflow
  • 2. Deploy and configure AGPM
  • 3. Configure Desktop Error Monitoring
  • 4. Analyze and manage desktop error reports

What Candidates Ask About the Microsoft 70-656 Exam

Can you give me an overview of the 70-656 exam?

The Microsoft TS:Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack, Configuring exam (code: 70-656) is the official Microsoft exam that leads to the MCTS certification. It sits at the Technology Specialist (MCTS) level of the Microsoft certification track. It is also connected with related credentials such as Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack, Configuring. Passing it proves to employers that your skills have been validated by Microsoft itself, which is why the 70-656 credential keeps showing up in job postings.

How many questions are in the 70-656 exam, and how long does it take?

The Microsoft TS:Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack, Configuring exam gives you 195 minutes to work through 75. 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 70-656 exam, and how much does it cost?

The passing score for the Microsoft TS:Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack, Configuring exam is 700/1000, and the official registration fee is USD 125 (historical Microsoft exam price; may have varied by 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 70-656 exam?

According to Microsoft, the following applies: No mandatory prerequisite exam. Recommended experience with Windows enterprise desktop administration and Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack technologies.. Certification policies do change from time to time, so confirm the latest requirements on the official exam page at https://download.microsoft.com/download/b/2/6/b26a79f3-88eb-4418-85f9-45852dd1a24f/Virtualization_Cert_Path.pdf before you register.

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What topics are covered in the 70-656 exam?

The official Microsoft TS:Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack, Configuring syllabus is organized into 5 main domains. The first three are Configure and Manage Microsoft Application Virtualization (App-V) (60-70%), Configure Asset Inventory Service (AIS) (5-10%), and Configure Diagnostics and Recovery Toolset (DaRT) (5-10%). For the full domain-by-domain breakdown, see the complete Exam Topics outline above.

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