Microsoft MCTS 070-673

Booking the 070-673 exam is an investment, and a failed attempt means paying the registration fee all over again. With 75 practice questions from Getcertkey, you walk into the Microsoft TS: Designing, Assessing, and Optimizing Software Asset Management (SAM) exam knowing exactly where you stand.

Microsoft 070-673 Exam Overview:

Certification Vendor:	Microsoft
Exam Name:	TS: Designing, Assessing, and Optimizing Software Asset Management (SAM)
Exam Number:	70-673
Passing Score:	700 out of 1000
Exam Duration:	120 minutes
Available Languages:	English
Exam Format:	Multiple choice, Case studies, Drag and drop
Real Exam Qty:	40-60
Exam Price:	$165 USD
Certificate Validity Period:	Retired, no longer active
Related Certifications:	Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS)
Recommended Training:	Microsoft Official SAM Guidance SAM Optimization Model Documentation
Exam Registration:	Pearson VUE (No longer available) Microsoft Learning (Retired)
Sample Questions:
Exam Way:	Retired exam; previously available at Pearson VUE test centers and online proctored
Pre Condition:	No formal prerequisites; recommended experience with SAM processes, licensing, and IT asset management
Official Syllabus URL:	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/archive/technet-wiki/9857.preparacao-para-o-exame-70-673

Microsoft 070-673 Exam Syllabus Topics:

Microsoft TS: Designing, Assessing, and Optimizing Software Asset Management (SAM) Exam FAQ: What Candidates Ask Most

What is the Microsoft 070-673 exam?

The 070-673 exam is the official Microsoft exam behind the Microsoft Specialist certification, validating the skills measured by the Microsoft TS: Designing, Assessing, and Optimizing Software Asset Management (SAM) credential. It sits at the Specialist level of the Microsoft certification program. It also connects to Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS), so the knowledge you build here carries over to those tracks as well.

How many questions are on the 070-673 exam, and how much time do I get?

The 070-673 exam contains 40-60 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 070-673 exam, and what does it cost?

The passing score for the 070-673 exam is 700 out of 1000, and the official registration fee is $165 USD. 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 75 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 070-673 exam?

No formal prerequisites; recommended experience with SAM processes, licensing, and IT asset management Requirements can change when Microsoft revises its certification program, so confirm the current eligibility rules on the official exam page before you register.

How do I register for the 070-673 exam?

You can book the Microsoft TS: Designing, Assessing, and Optimizing Software Asset Management (SAM) exam through the official registration channels below:

• Microsoft Learning (Retired)
• Pearson VUE (No longer available)

As for delivery, the exam is offered in the following format: Retired exam; previously available at Pearson VUE test centers and online proctored. Choose the option that suits you best when you book your seat.

What official training is recommended for the 070-673 exam?

Microsoft recommends the following training resources for the Microsoft TS: Designing, Assessing, and Optimizing Software Asset Management (SAM) exam:

• Microsoft Official SAM Guidance
• SAM Optimization Model Documentation

Official courses build the foundation; the 75 practice questions from Getcertkey then show you how that knowledge is examined, so the two work best together.

Can I try the 070-673 practice questions before I buy?

Yes. Getcertkey provides a free 070-673 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 070-673 exam, and how is my order delivered?

Every Microsoft TS: Designing, Assessing, and Optimizing Software Asset Management (SAM) purchase on Getcertkey is covered by a 100% money-back guarantee with clear conditions: if you take the corresponding exam within 60 days of your purchase and do not pass, you can claim a full refund by submitting a scanned copy of your exam enrollment slip and your official score report as a PDF within two days of the exam date; claims are processed within seven days of submission. The guarantee does not apply to exams taken within three days of purchase, to material that was downloaded but never used in an exam attempt, or to free products and expired orders, and the candidate name must match the payer name. If you would rather not take a refund, you can instead exchange your purchase for two free exam preparation products of equal value and keep the update service on your original product.

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What topics are covered in the 070-673 exam?

The Microsoft TS: Designing, Assessing, and Optimizing Software Asset Management (SAM) exam blueprint is organized into 5 domains. The first three are:

• Optimize Software Asset Lifecycle — 15% of the exam
• Design and Implement SAM Program — 20% of the exam
• Assess SAM Programs Using SAM Optimization Model — 18% 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 TS: Designing, Assessing, and Optimizing Software Asset Management (SAM) Sample Questions:

Question #1
You are responsible for the company network and provide technical support for your company. You are in charge of offering service for a customer named Alex. Some employees work for this customer. Sometimes they work from home on he laptops that issued by the company. Active Directory is used to manage the network. Now you receive an order from the customer, according to his requirement, you are asked to collect the most complete hardware inventory. To accomplish your task, what action should be performed?

A. To accomplish the task, a discovery scan for one business day should be run by using Microsoft Software Inventory Analyzer (MSIA).
B. To accomplish the task, the list of computers in Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (CfgMgr) should be combined with the list of computers in Active Directory.
C. To accomplish the task, the hardware inventory list produced by the previous months Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager report should be used.
D. To accomplish the task, the list of user names in Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (CfgMgr) should be combined with the list of user names in Active Directory.

Question #2
You are responsible for the company network and provide technical support for your company. You are in charge of offering service for a customer named Alex. To meet business needs, he intends to replace several physical servers for virtual servers. He does not want the software inventory to be modified. After Alex signs all financial statements and is sure that all fixed asset reports are complete, you are asked to reconcile an inventory against the fixed asset report. Of the following inventories, which one should be reconciled?

A. Configuration management database (CMDB) server hardware inventory needs to be reconciled.
B. Windows Server Client Access License (CAL) inventory needs to be reconciled.
C. Configuration management database (CMDB) desktop hardware inventory needs to be reconciled.
D. Windows Server license inventory needs to be reconciled.

Question #3
You are responsible for the company network and provide technical support for your company. You are in charge of offering service for a customer named Alex. In Alex's network, there is a SAM tool, which is used to generate reports. Then the installations of Microsoft Office Visio Standard and Microsoft Office Visio Professional have been performed by Alex on his network. However, only Visio Professional has licenses purchased by Alex. Since you are the technical support, you get an order from the CIO, according to his requirements, a report should be created to reconcile the Visio licenses. So of the reports below, which one should be created to achieve that goal?

A. Software usage by server product should be created to achieve that goal.
B. Software requests by employee should be created to achieve that goal.
C. Software entitlements purchased by month should be created to achieve that goal.
D. Software deployments by edition should be created to achieve that goal.

Question #4
You are responsible for the company network and provide technical support for your company. In your company, there is executive sponsorship so that a SAM program can be started. In order to ensure enough funds to start the SAM program, what action should be performed?

A. In order to ensure enough funds to start the SAM program, SAM program risks, costs and benefits should be presented to the company.
B. In order to ensure enough funds to start the SAM program, present SAM program should be delivered to the company.
C. In order to ensure enough funds to start the SAM program, a plan should be developed to adhere to international standards for International Standardization Organization (ISO) certification.
D. In order to ensure enough funds to start the SAM program, a plan should be developed to restrict all purchasing and software installations.

Question #5
You are responsible for the company network and provide technical support for your company. You are in charge of offering service for a customer. His license inventory contains 350 Certificates of Authenticity (COAs) for fully packaged product (FPP) copies of Microsoft Office. In his company, 400 computers are installed with Office. Now you receive an order from the CIO, according to his requirement, you are asked to decide which documents are required to prove proof of license (POL) for the deployment of Office. Which documents should you choose?

A. Microsoft Licensing Statement (MLS), volume licensing agreement, vendor invoice, and electronic license confirmation
B. COAs, End User License Agreements (EULAs), media, and manuals
C. COAs, End User License Agreements (EULAs), and electronic license confirmation
D. Microsoft Licensing Statement (MLS), End User License Agreements (EULAs), media, and manuals

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