Microsoft Windows Server 2012 070-410

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Microsoft 070-410 Exam Overview:

Certification Vendor:	Microsoft
Exam Name:	Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012
Exam Number:	70-410
Certificate Validity Period:	Retired; no longer offered (retired Jan 31, 2021)
Exam Price:	USD 150
Available Languages:	Other major languages (depending on Pearson VUE availability), English
Related Certifications:	70-411 Administering Windows Server 2012 70-412 Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 Services
Exam Duration:	120 minutes
Real Exam Qty:	Approx 50-60
Passing Score:	700 (approx.)
Exam Format:	Multiple choice, Performance based items
Sample Questions:
Exam Way:	Onsite at authorised testing centre (retired)
Pre Condition:	Basic Windows Server and networking knowledge recommended
Official Syllabus URL:	https://learn.microsoft.com/

Microsoft 070-410 Exam Syllabus Topics:

Microsoft Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 Exam FAQ: What Candidates Ask Most

What is the Microsoft 070-410 exam?

The 070-410 exam is the official Microsoft exam behind the Windows Server 2012 certification, validating the skills measured by the Microsoft Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 credential. It sits at the Associate (part of MCSA) level of the Microsoft certification program. It also connects to 70-411 Administering Windows Server 2012, 70-412 Configuring Advanced Windows Server 2012 Services, so the knowledge you build here carries over to those tracks as well.

How many questions are on the 070-410 exam, and how much time do I get?

The 070-410 exam contains Approx 50-60 questions to be completed within 120 minutes. Before exam day, divide the available time by the question count to work out a comfortable per-question pace, and mark any item that eats into it so you can return later instead of getting stuck. Timed sessions in the Getcertkey test engines make that pacing automatic — run at least two full-length mock exams under the clock so time pressure never becomes the reason you drop points.

What score do I need to pass the 070-410 exam, and what does it cost?

The passing score for the 070-410 exam is 700 (approx.), and the official registration fee is USD 150. Retakes are not discounted — every new attempt means paying the full fee again — so it pays to measure yourself before you book. Work through the 498 practice questions on Getcertkey, sit a timed practice test, and schedule your exam only when your scores are consistently comfortable. That simple habit is the cheapest exam strategy there is.

Are there any prerequisites for the 070-410 exam?

Basic Windows Server and networking knowledge recommended Requirements can change when Microsoft revises its certification program, so confirm the current eligibility rules on the official exam page before you register.

Can I try the 070-410 practice questions before I buy?

Yes. Getcertkey provides a free 070-410 PDF demo so you can review the question style and answer quality before purchasing. Every purchase also includes 365 days of free updates — if Microsoft revises the exam during that period, the updated material reaches you at no cost. Once the free-update year ends, you can extend your update service at a 50% discount.

What if I fail the 070-410 exam, and how is my order delivered?

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What topics are covered in the 070-410 exam?

The Microsoft Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 exam blueprint is organized into 6 domains. The first three are:

• Configure Hyper-V — 15% of the exam
• Create and manage Group Policy — 15% of the exam
• Deploy and configure core network services — 15% of the exam

For the complete domain-by-domain breakdown, scroll up to the full exam topics outline above and use it to plan how you distribute your study time.

Microsoft Installing and Configuring Windows Server 2012 Sample Questions:

Question 1

You have a server named Server1 that runs Windows Server 2012 R2.
You need to enable access-based enumeration for a file share on Server1.
Which tool should you use?

A. File Explorer
B. File Server Resource Manager (FSRM)
C. Server Manager
D. Share and Storage Management

Question 2

You work as an administrator at Contoso.com. The Contoso.com network consists of a single domain named Contoso.com. All servers in the Contoso.com domain, including domain controllers, have Windows Server
2012 R2 installed.
You have been instructed to add a new domain controller to Contoso.com's existing environment.
Which of the following actions should you take?

A. You should consider making use of Remote Desktop Gateway Manager.
B. You should consider making use of Server Manager.
C. You should consider making use of Authorization Manager.
D. You should consider making use of Network Load Balancing Manager.

Question 3

Your network contains an Active Directory domain named contoso.com. The domain contains a server named Server1. Server1 runs Windows Server 2012 R2 and has the Hyper-V server role installed. On Server1, you create and start a virtual machine named VM1. VM1 is configured as shown in the following table.

You plan to create a snapshot of VM1. You need to recommend a solution to minimize the amount of disk space used for the snapshot of VM1. What should you do before you create the snapshot?

A. Run the Convert-VHD cmdlet.
B. Run the Stop-VM cmdlet.
C. Decrease the Maximum RAM
D. Decrease the Minimum RAM.

Question 4

Your network contains an Active Directory domain named adatum.com.
You create an organizational unit (OU) named OU1. You create a CSV file that contains following data.
objectClass,dn,givenName,sn,samAccountName,userPrincipalName
user,"cn=User1,OU=OU1,dc=Adatum,dc=com",,User1,User1,[email protected]
user,"cn=User2,OU=OU1,dc=Adatum,dc=com",User2,Test,User2,[email protected] user,"cn=User3,OU=OU1,dc=Adatum,dc=com",,,User3, user,"cn=User4,OU=OU1,dc=Adatum,dc=com",User4,,User4,[email protected] You import the file by running csvde.exe.
How many of the new accounts are disabled?

A. 2
B. 4
C. 3
D. 0
E. 1

Question 5

You have a server named Server1 that has the Print and Document Services server role installed.
You need to provide users with the ability to manage print jobs on Server1 by using a web browser.
What should you do?

A. Install the Internet Printing role service.
B. Install the LPD Service role service.
C. Start the Printer Extensions and Notifications service and set the service to start automatically.
D. Start the Computer Browser service and set the service to start automatically.

Solutions: