Microsoft Windows Operating System Fundamentals Exam Summary:
| Exam Name | Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA) - Windows Operating System Fundamentals |
| Exam Code | 98-349 |
| Exam Price | $127 (USD) |
| Exam Price | 45 mins |
| Number of Questions | 40-60 |
| Passing Score | 700 / 1000 |
| Books / Training | 40349 |
| Sample Questions | Microsoft Windows Operating System Fundamentals Sample Questions |
| Practice Exam | Microsoft 98-349 Certification Practice Exam |
Microsoft 98-349 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Topic (Weights) | Details |
| Understanding operating system configurations (15–20%) | Configure Control Panel options ◈ Configure administrative tools, configure accessibility options, configure power settings, configure File Explorer settings Configure desktop settings ◈ Configure profiles, display settings, and shortcuts; configure and customize Start Menu; configure Task Bar settings; configure toolbars; configure notifications Configure native applications and tools ◈ Configure Microsoft Edge, configure Cortana, configure Hyper-V, configure settings using MSCONFIG, configure processes and applications using Task Manager, configure computer management Configure mobility settings ◈ Configure Sync Center, Windows Mobility Center, and Remote Desktop Configure and use management tools ◈ Configure MMC, configure the Windows PowerShell console and Windows PowerShell ISE |
| Installing and upgrading client systems (15–20%) | Identify Windows operating system editions ◈ Identify hardware and compatibility requirements, determine appropriate editions per device type Identify upgrade paths ◈ Identify upgrade paths from previous Windows versions, identify application compatibility Understand installation types Understand operating system architecture ◈ Understand kernel mode; understand user mode; understand memory, IRQs, drivers, CPUs, and UI; understand 32-bit versus 64-bit architecture |
| Managing applications (15–20%) | Configure applications ◈ Understand local versus network applications, configure desktop applications, configure app startup options, configure Windows features, configure Windows SmartScreen, configure application removal, configure Windows Store apps Configure user account control (UAC) ◈ Understand standard user versus administrative user, understand types of UAC prompts and levels Configure antivirus settings Understand services ◈ Understand service start-up types, service accounts, and service dependencies |
| Managing files and folders (15–20%) | Understand file systems ◈ Understand FAT32, NTFS, and ReFS Understand file and print sharing ◈ Configure File System permissions, configure Share Permissions, configure HomeGroup settings, configure print drivers, configure effective permissions, create shares, create mapped drives Understand encryption ◈ Understand BitLocker and Encrypting File Systems (EFS) Understand libraries ◈ Understand offline files, configure libraries, add multiple local locations to a library, add nConnect devices |
| Managing devices (15–20%) | Connect devices ◈ Connect, enable, and disable plug-and-play and Bluetooth devices; connect and disconnect printers; install third-party software for devices; install device drivers Understand storage Understand printing devices ◈ Understand local printers, network printers, print queues, print-to-file, and Internet printing Understand system devices ◈ Understand video, audio, and infrared input devices; understand Device Manager |
| Understanding operating system maintenance (15–20%) | Understand backup and recovery methods ◈ Configure System Restore; configure a recovery drive; configure recovery boot options, such as Last Known Good, and various Safe Mode options; recover files from OneDrive Understand maintenance tools Configure updates ◈ Configure Windows Update options; implement Insider Preview, Current Branch, and Current Branch for Business scenarios; manage update history; roll back updates |
Note:
This preparation guide is subject to change at any time without prior notice and at the sole discretion of Microsoft. Microsoft exams might include adaptive testing technology and simulation items. Microsoft does not identify the format in which exams are presented. Please use this preparation guide to prepare for the exam, regardless of its format. To help you prepare for this exam, Microsoft recommends that you have hands-on experience with the product and that you use the specified training resources. These training resources do not necessarily cover all topics listed in the "Skills measured" section.
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