Microsoft MCSE Desktop Infrastructure 070-982

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Microsoft 070-982 Exam Overview:

Certification Vendor:	Microsoft
Exam Name:	Recertification for MCSE: Desktop Infrastructure
Exam Number:	70-982
Exam Format:	Scenario-Based, Case Studies, Drag and Drop, Multiple Choice
Related Certifications:	MCSE: Desktop Infrastructure MCSA: Windows Server 2012
Exam Duration:	120-150
Passing Score:	700 out of 1000
Certificate Validity Period:	3 years
Available Languages:	English
Real Exam Qty:	40-60
Exam Price:	$165 USD
Recommended Training:	Microsoft Official Training
Exam Registration:	Pearson VUE Registration
Sample Questions:
Exam Way:	Online proctored or Onsite at Pearson VUE test centers
Pre Condition:	Hold valid MCSE: Desktop Infrastructure certification
Official Syllabus URL:	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/previous-versions/microsoft-365/mt732554(v=exam.10)

Microsoft 070-982 Exam Syllabus Topics:

Common Questions About the Microsoft 070-982 Exam

What is the Microsoft Recertification for MCSE: Desktop Infrastructure exam all about?

The 070-982 exam is the official Microsoft exam behind the MCSE: Desktop Infrastructure certification, validating the skills measured by the Microsoft Recertification for MCSE: Desktop Infrastructure credential. It sits at the Expert level of the Microsoft certification program. It also connects to MCSA: Windows Server 2012, MCSE: Desktop Infrastructure, so the knowledge you build here carries over to those tracks as well.

How many questions are on the 070-982 exam, and how much time do I get?

The 070-982 exam contains 40-60 questions to be completed within 120-150. 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 070-982 exam, and what does it cost?

The passing score for the 070-982 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 180 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 070-982 exam?

Hold valid MCSE: Desktop Infrastructure certification 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 070-982 exam?

You can book the Microsoft Recertification for MCSE: Desktop Infrastructure exam through the official registration channels below:

• Pearson VUE Registration

As for delivery, the exam is offered in the following format: Online proctored or Onsite at Pearson VUE test centers. Choose the option that suits you best when you book your seat.

What official training is recommended for the 070-982 exam?

Microsoft recommends the following training resources for the Microsoft Recertification for MCSE: Desktop Infrastructure exam:

• Microsoft Official Training

Official courses build the foundation; the 180 practice questions from Getcertkey then show you how that knowledge is examined, so the two work best together.

Can I try the 070-982 practice questions before I buy?

Yes. Getcertkey provides a free 070-982 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 070-982 exam, and how is my order delivered?

Every Microsoft Recertification for MCSE: Desktop Infrastructure 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 070-982 exam?

The Microsoft Recertification for MCSE: Desktop Infrastructure exam blueprint is organized into 5 domains. The first three are:

• Manage Applications and Updates — 20% of the exam
• Manage Remote Desktop Services Infrastructure — 25% of the exam
• Plan and Implement Desktop Security — 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 Recertification for MCSE: Desktop Infrastructure Sample Questions:

Question #1
HOTSPOT
Your network contains an Active Directory domain named contoso.com. The domain has Microsoft System Center 2012 Configuration Manager deployed.
All client computers run Windows XP.
Your company plans to replace all of the client computers with new computers that run Windows 8.
You need to recommend which Configuration Manager system role must be deployed to capture the local application data from the Windows XP computers, and then deploy the local application data to the Windows 8 computers.
Which system role should you recommend?
To answer, select the appropriate system role in the answer area.

Question #2
Your company has a main office and a branch office.
The network contains an Active Directory domain named contoso.com. The domain contains two servers named Server1 and Server2 that run Windows Server 2012. Server1 has the Windows Server Update Services server role installed and configured.
Server1 is located in the main office. Server2 is located in the branch office.
You plan to install Windows Server update Services (WSUS) on Server2.
You need to configure the update infrastructure to meet the following requirements:
- Only updates approved by the administrator in the main office must be installed on
client computers in the branch office.
- The local administrator in the branch office must not be able to approve updates.
- Bandwidth usage between the offices must be minimized.
What should you do?

A. Configure Server2 as a downstream server in autonomous mode.
B. Configure Server2 as a downstream server in replica mode.
C. On Server1, configure a computer group that contains the client computers in the branch office, and then set the approvals to Automatic.
D. On Server1, configure a client computer group that contains Server2, and then set the approvals to Automatic.

Question #3
Your network contains an Active Directory domain named contoso.com.
You deploy Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS).
You plan to deploy several applications by using RemoteApp.
Users will access the RemoteApp programs from domain-joined computers, home computers, and publicly accessible computers.
The corporate security policy requires that all RemoteApp files be digitally signed. You need to recommend which certificate the company must use to digitally sign the RemoteApp files.
What should you recommend?
More than one answer choice may achieve the goal. Select the BEST answer.

A. A client authentication certificate from a trusted third-party certification authority (CA)
B. A server authentication certificate from an internal certificate authority (CA)
C. A server authentication certificate from a trusted third-party certification authority (CA)
D. A self-signed code signing certificate

Question #4
You need to recommend a task sequence to migrate the client computers in the New York
office to Windows B. The solution must meet the migration requirements.
Which command should you include in the recommendation?

A. Scanstate
B. Migpol
C. Winrm
D. Wbadmin

Question #5
You need to configure RDS to use certificates to meet the sales department requirements.
What should you do?

A. On the RD Web Access servers, edit the properties of the RDWeb website.
B. On the RD Connection Broker servers, edit the deployment properties.
C. On the RD Virtualization Host servers, install a certificate in the personal store of the local computer.
D. On the RD Connection Broker servers, edit the collection properties.

Solutions: