Microsoft 071-687 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Microsoft Windows 8 Beta Exam / Configuring Windows 8 (Beta) |
| Exam Number: | 71-687 |
| Exam Duration: | 120-150 |
| Real Exam Qty: | 49-60 |
| Passing Score: | 700 / 1000 |
| Exam Price: | Beta: Free / Standard: $165 USD |
| Available Languages: | Italian, English, French, Chinese (Traditional), German, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified), Spanish, Russian |
| Related Certifications: | MCSE: Desktop Infrastructure MCSA: Windows 8 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Retired, no longer valid |
| Exam Format: | Drag and Drop, Case Studies, Multiple Choice, Performance-Based |
| Recommended Training: | Course 20687A: Configuring Windows 8 |
| Exam Registration: | Prometric (historical) Microsoft Beta Exam Announcement |
| Sample Questions: | Microsoft 071-687 Sample Questions |
| Exam Way: | Onsite proctored at Prometric centers; Beta period May–July 2012 |
| Pre Condition: | No formal prerequisites; intended for IT professionals configuring Windows 8 clients |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/archive/blogs/kumppaniblogi/windows-8-exam-team-is-pleased-to-announce-publication-of-the-first-beta-exams-71-410-and-71-687 |
Microsoft 071-687 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Monitor and Maintain Windows Clients | 20% | - Performance monitoring and optimization - System updates and recovery - Backup and restore options |
| Configure Remote Access and Mobility | 15% | - Sync Center and offline files - Mobility settings and power plans - Remote Desktop and Remote Assistance |
| Configure Hardware and Applications | 20% | - Desktop and Windows Store apps - Application compatibility - Device drivers and hardware settings |
| Install and Upgrade to Windows 8 | 15% | - Installation requirements and editions - Upgrade paths and migration - Deployment methods |
| Configure Access to Resources | 15% | - Library and folder sharing - Local and domain accounts - NTFS and share permissions |
| Configure Network Connectivity | 15% | - Wireless and VPN connections - IPv4 and IPv6 configuration - Firewall and network security |
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