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Microsoft 70-689 Exam Overview:

Certification Vendor:Microsoft
Exam Name:Upgrading Your Skills to MCSA: Windows 8
Exam Number:70-689
Exam Duration:120 minutes
Real Exam Qty:126
Passing Score:700 (on 1000 scale)
Available Languages:English, Other languages (depending on testing centre/provider)
Exam Format:Multiple-choice, Scenario-based questions, Drag-and-drop
Certificate Validity Period:Retired / historical exam – previously valid (retired Jan 31 2016)*
Related Certifications:MCSA: Windows 7
Exam 70-688: Supporting Windows 8
Exam 70-687: Configuring Windows 8
Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA): Windows 8
Exam Price:USD ~150 (varies by test provider)
Sample Questions: DOWNLOAD DEMO
Exam Way:Delivered through Pearson VUE / Microsoft testing partners (was available onsite and online options historically).
Pre Condition:Designed as an upgrade path for IT professionals already holding MCSA: Windows 7 or equivalent Microsoft certification; deep Windows client experience recommended.
Official Syllabus URL:https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/certifications/

Microsoft 70-689 Exam Syllabus Topics:

SectionObjectives
Install and Upgrade to Windows 8- Upgrade Windows 7 clients to Windows 8/8.1
- Migrate user data and settings
Configure Backup, Recovery and Maintenance- System protection and recovery solutions
- Manage device maintenance
Configure Hardware and Applications- Configure applications and compatibility
- Configure device drivers and hardware
Configure Remote Access and Mobility- Mobile device configuration
- VPN and remote connectivity
Design and Implement Installation/Application Strategy- Application deployment strategy
- Plan installation strategies
Manage Using Cloud and Desktop Tools- Manage clients using Windows Intune and cloud tools
- Use Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (MDOP)

FAQs for Microsoft Upgrading Your Skills to MCSA Windows 8 Candidates

The 70-689 exam leads to the windows 8 certification from Microsoft. It is positioned at the Associate / Upgrade level. The exam validates the knowledge and skills expected of candidates preparing for Microsoft Upgrading Your Skills to MCSA Windows 8.

Related certifications include:

  • MCSA: Windows 7
  • Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA): Windows 8
  • Exam 70-687: Configuring Windows 8
  • Exam 70-688: Supporting Windows 8

The 70-689 exam includes 126 questions and allows 120 minutes. Before test day, divide the available time by the number of questions in a timed practice set to establish a steady per-question pace. If a difficult item starts consuming too much time, mark it for review and move forward instead of losing momentum. A full timed practice session can help you decide when to move on, when to return, and how much buffer to reserve for a final check.

The passing score for 70-689 is 700 (on 1000 scale), and the official exam fee is USD ~150 (varies by test provider). Because a retake requires paying the exam fee again, use timed practice results as a readiness check before scheduling your next attempt. If your performance remains inconsistent, continue reviewing weak domains and repeat a timed session before booking the exam.

Designed as an upgrade path for IT professionals already holding MCSA: Windows 7 or equivalent Microsoft certification; deep Windows client experience recommended.

Eligibility rules can change, so confirm the current requirements on the official exam page before registering.

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The current 70-689 outline is organized into 6 top-level domains. The first listed areas include:

  • Configure Backup, Recovery and Maintenance
  • Manage Using Cloud and Desktop Tools
  • Install and Upgrade to Windows 8

Review the Exam Topics section above for the complete outline and any nested subtopics.

Microsoft Upgrading Your Skills to MCSA Windows 8 Sample Questions:

Question 1

DRAG DROP
You support a computer that runs Windows 8 Enterprise.
You want to create a dual-boot configuration by using the native boot virtual hard disk
(VHD) method.
You need to create an alternate Windows 8 installation.
Which three 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 2

You are a Windows 8 user. Your organization has purchased an Office 365 subscription.
You install Microsoft Lync and Microsoft Outlook on your computer.
You need to connect Office 365 to Lync and Outlook.
What should you do?

A. Run the Windows Mail application. Add a new account by using your Office 365 credentials.
B. Run the Office 365 desktop setup from the Office 365 portal.
C. Run the Office Professional Plus setup from the Office 365 portal.
D. Run the People application. Add a new account by using your Office 365 credentials.


Question 3

Your network contains an Active Directory domain and 100 Windows 8.1 client computers.
All software is deployed by using Microsoft Application Virtualization (App-V) 5.0.
Users are NOT configured as local administrators.
Your company purchases a subscription to Microsoft Office 365 that includes Office 365 ProPlus.
You need to create an App-V package for Office 365 ProPlus.
What should you do?

A. Download the Office Deployment Tool for Click-to-Run, run the App-V Sequencer and then run Setup /Admin.
B. Run the Office Customization Tool (OCT), run the App-V Sequencer and then run Setup /Packager.
C. Download the Office Deployment Tool for Click-to-Run, run Setup /Download and then run Setup /Packager.
D. Run the Office Customization Tool (OCT), run Setup /Download and then run the App-V Sequencer.


Question 4

You administer a company network that includes computers that run Windows 8 Enterprise in an Active Directory domain. The company has purchased a subscription to Windows Intune.
Corporate security policy requires that computers in the accounting department have file and program activity logged. A user in the accounting department uses a computer that is managed by Windows Intune.
You need to ensure that file and program activity is always monitored on this computer.
What should you do?

A. Create a new Windows Firewall Setting policy in the Windows Intune Admin Console.
B. Create a new Windows Intune Mobile Security policy in the Windows Intune Admin Console.
C. Create and deploy a custom policy in the Windows Intune Center Settings template.
D. In the Windows Intune Admin Console, create a new Windows Intune Agent Settings policy that uses the recommended settings.


Question 5

HOTSPOT
You have five client computers that are configured as shown in the following table.

You verify that each computer supports the installation of the 64-bit version of Windows 8.1 Pro.
You need to identify which method to use to deploy the 64-bit version of Windows 8.1 Pro to each computer. The solution must minimize the need to reinstall applications and to reconfigure settings.
In the table below, identify the correct deployment method for each computer. Make only one selection in each row. Each correct selection is worth one point.


Solutions:

Question 1
Answer: Only visible for members
Question 2
Answer: B
Question 3
Answer: C
Question 4
Answer: D
Question 5
Answer: Only visible for members

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