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MTA: Windows Operating System Fundamentals (98-349)

(98-349-2019) / ISBN : 978-1-64459-100-0
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The Microsoft MTA Windows Operating System Fundamentals certification exam validates the candidate's fundamental knowledge of Windows operating system concepts in a Windows 10 environment. The MTA Windows Operating System Fundamentals is a standalone certification from Microsoft with exam code 98-349. The MTA 98-349 exam proves that the candidate has the skills required to perform a clean install, migrate from previous Windows versions, perform removable media installation, and perform a network installation.
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1

Installing and Upgrading Client Systems

  • Understanding Windows Systems
  • Understanding Installation Types
  • Skill Summary
  • Case Scenarios
2

Understanding Operating System Configurations

  • Understanding User Accounts
  • Configuring and Optimizing User Account Control (UAC)
  • Configuring Windows 10
  • Configuring Hyper‐V
  • Skill Summary
  • Case Scenarios
3

Understanding Native Applications, Tools, Mobility, and Remote Management and Assistance

  • Configuring Internet Explorer
  • Configuring Microsoft Edge
  • Configuring Cortana
  • Introducing Accessory Programs
  • Supporting Mobile Access and Data Synchronization
  • Using Windows Mobility Center
  • Accessing a Computer Remotely
  • Skill Summary
  • Case Scenarios
4

Managing Applications, Services, and Disks

  • Configuring Applications
  • Managing Windows Store Apps
  • Understanding Services
  • Using MSConfig (System Configuration Utility)
  • Managing Processes and Applications with Task Manager
  • Understanding Storage
  • Encrypting and Compressing Files and Folders
  • Skill Summary
  • Case Scenarios
5

Managing Devices

  • Understanding Cloud Storage
  • Understanding Printing Devices
  • Understanding System Devices and Device Drivers
  • Skill Summary
  • Case Scenarios
6

Understanding File and Print Sharing

  • Understanding File and Printer Sharing Basics
  • Configuring HomeGroup Connections
  • Creating Public, Basic, and Advanced Shares
  • Configuring Printer Sharing
  • Skill Summary
  • Case Scenarios
7

Maintaining, Updating, and Protecting Windows 10

  • Exploring Built-in Maintenance Tools
  • Maintaining the Windows Registry
  • Configuring and Managing Updates
  • Defending Your System from Malicious Software
  • Skill Summary
  • Case Scenarios
8

Understanding Backup and Recovery Methods

  • Understanding Local, Network, and Automated Backup Methods
  • Restoring Previous Versions of Files and Folders
  • Configuring System Recovery
  • Skill Summary
  • Case Scenarios

1

Installing and Upgrading Client Systems

  • Getting the Operating System Version Number
  • Getting the Windows 10 Edition
  • Creating a Custom config.xml File and Excluding Content from the My Pictures Folder
  • Installing Windows 10
2

Understanding Operating System Configurations

  • Creating a User Account
  • Configuring UAC Settings
  • Creating a Custom Power Plan
  • Adding a Folder to a Library
  • Creating a Library
  • Configuring a Folder's Location
  • Configuring File Explorer Settings
  • Creating a Shortcut
  • Enabling the Hyper‐V Feature
  • Creating a Virtual Switch
  • Selecting a Virtual Switch for a Virtual Machine
  • Creating a Virtual Disk
  • Creating a Virtual Machine
3

Understanding Native Applications, Tools, Mobility, and Remote Management and Assistance

  • Configuring a Client to Use a Proxy Server
  • Modifying the Security Level for a Web Content Zone
  • Configuring ActiveX Filtering
  • Adding a Site to a Security Zone
  • Turning On Tracking Protection
  • Using Compatibility View
  • Configuring the Pop-up Blocker
  • Using the Snipping Tool to Capture a Screenshot
  • Enabling Offline Files
  • Connecting to a Remote Computer using Remote Desktop Connection
  • Creating an Invitation
  • Using PowerShell One-to-One Remoting
  • Running a Cmdlet in Windows PowerShell
  • Converting a Basic Disk to a Dynamic Disk
  • Creating a Custom MMC
4

Managing Applications, Services, and Disks

  • Changing the Default Apps
  • Uninstalling a Program
  • Configuring the Windows Store Using a Local Group Policy
  • Configuring a Service
  • Disabling a Startup Program
  • Creating a Spanned Volume
  • Creating a Simple Volume
  • Creating a Mirrored Volume
  • Creating a Striped Volume
  • Compressing a File or Folder
  • Encrypting a File or Folder
  • Encrypting the Drive Using BitLocker
5

Managing Devices

  • Adding a Printer
  • Updating a Device Driver
6

Understanding File and Print Sharing

  • Setting up a Basic Share
  • Setting up an Advanced Share
  • Mapping a Drive
  • Sharing a Printer
7

Maintaining, Updating, and Protecting Windows 10

  • Running the Disk Cleanup
  • Creating a Task using the Create Basic Task Wizard
  • Using Windows Defender
8

Understanding Backup and Recovery Methods

  • Backing Up the Windows Registry
  • Backing Up Files in Windows 10
  • Enabling File History
  • Configuring a System Restore

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Candidates for this exam should have knowledge of fundamental Windows operating system concepts in a Windows 10 environment.

USD 127

Certiport or Pearson VUE

Single choice, multiple choice, drag-and-drop, active screen, build list, case studies, and short answer.

The exam contains 40-60 questions.

45 minutes

The passing score varies from exam to exam and is provided on the score report.

Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) and Microsoft Certified Educator (MCE) exam retake policy:

  1. If a candidate does not achieve a passing score on an exam the first time, the candidate must wait 24 hours before retaking the exam.
  2. If a candidate does not achieve a passing score the second time, the candidate must wait seven days before retaking the exam a third time.
  3. A seven-day waiting period is imposed between each subsequent exam retake.
  4. A candidate may not take a given exam any more than five times per year (12 months). This 12-month period starts from the first attempt. The candidate is then eligible to retake the exam 12 months from the date of the first attempt.

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