This exam measures your ability to accomplish the following technical tasks: deploy Windows; manage devices and data; configure connectivity; and maintain Windows.

Deploy Windows

Deploy Windows 10

  • configure language packs
  • perform a clean installation
  • migrate user data
  • perform an in-place upgrade (using tools such as MDT, WDS, ADK, etc.)
  • select the appropriate Windows edition
  • troubleshoot activation issues

Perform post-installation configuration

  • configure Edge and Internet Explorer
  • configure mobility settings
  • configure sign-in options
  • customize the Windows desktop

Manage devices and data

Manage local users, local groups, and devices

  • manage devices in directories
  • manage local groups
  • manage local users

Configure data access and protection

  • configure NTFS permissions
  • configure shared permissions

Configure devices by using local policies

  • configure local registry
  • implement local policy
  • troubleshoot group policies on devices

Manage Windows security

  • configure user account control (UAC)
  • configure Windows Defender Firewall
  • implement encryption

Configure connectivity

Configure networking

  • configure client IP settings
  • configure mobile networking
  • configure VPN client
  • troubleshoot networking
  • configure Wi-Fi profiles

Configure remote connectivity

  • configure remote management
  • enable PowerShell Remoting
  • configure remote desktop access

Maintain Windows

Configure system and data recovery

  • perform file recovery (including OneDrive)
  • recover Windows 10
  • troubleshoot startup/boot process

Manage updates

  • check for updates
  • troubleshoot updates
  • validate and test updates
  • select the appropriate servicing channel
  • configure Windows update options

Monitor and manage Windows

  • configure and analyze event logs
  • manage performance
  • manage Windows 10 environment