Reviewing The 70-680 Windows 7, Configuring Exam
Well, first let me thank everyone for their support and start by saying I did pass the exam 70-680 Windows 7, Configuring
. I did want to take this chance to
discuss my experience with the
MCITP: Enterprise Desktop Support Technician 7. I had previously written about Exam
70-680 Windows 7 Configuring now available.
To begin with, keep in mind that this exam is intended to be a full Windows client software exam, and not just an upgrade from Vista or XP. Therefore,
there is the normal collection of questions that you would expect covering items like sharing permissions, installing printers, etc. and I would say that
roughly 70% of the questions on my exam could be researched and answered using study materials for the Windows Vista, Configuring exam 70-620.
As far as Windows 7 specific content; If my test is any indication, you want to be very familiar with Internet Explorer 8. There were 4 (out of 45)
questions dealing with new IE8 security features. For that I recommend working with IE8 and clicking the help on each feature so that you know you have a
strong understanding of what each setting does.
I had 5 questions dealing with migration and 2 questions dealing with using the User State Migration Tool. However, none of my migration questions involved
the new DISM tool. They focused on use of Imagex and Windows PE. That doesnt mean that DISM wont be involved on each test but it should tell you that
migration will probably be addressed on just about every exam. A lot of the new features questions were more about concepts than specific files paths. For
example, in one question would you make a new applocker rule or use the defaults to solve the situation stated. But I did have one very precise question
regarding configuring Branch Cache using a command prompt command. I still dont know where I would have gone to research the answer to that one. But that
type of question is to be expected. Just like the one asking how you view the automatically assigned IPv6 address on a client without using ipconfig. I did
know the answer to that but of course the solution takes about 6 more steps than just using
MCTS: Windows 7, Configuration.
So overall, I would say to anyone looking to take this exam, grab the Sybex or similar book for the exam 70-620 (Vista) and study it well before navigating
through the various web sources and white papers regarding Windows 7 if you are new to IT certifications for MS. If you are already experienced with client
software like Windows XP, you are probably best served by taking a class like the 6291 Upgrading your IT skills from Win xp to Win 7 Beta. We actually
offer that class at Springhouse and the content is based on the Beta release but still relevant to the RTM version. Of course that course will most likely
be re-named with the Beta tag removed in the near future.
Based on what I have seen so far from our interaction with the
free Microsoft practice tests,
there is a LOT of interest in fast, early adoption of Windows 7 and if youre an IT pro looking to increase your marketability, Win7 certification could be
a real nice addition to your resume.
Good luck on the exam.
by: yvonne
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