The following is a list of Microsoft Exam 70-623 objectives and the skills being measured...
Note: The percentages indicate the relative weight of each major topic area on the exam. (Therefore if the exam has a total of 55 questions then a major section with 16% may have 9 questions)
Install and Upgrade Windows Vista (?? percent)
- Evaluate potential upgrade environments.
- Prepare to install Windows Vista.
- Troubleshoot and resolve installation issues.
- Troubleshoot and resolve post-installation issues.
Post-Installation: Customize and Configure Settings (?? percent)
- Configure Sidebar.
- Configure Windows Aero.
- Customize and configure user accounts.
- Evaluate user requirements and recommend, set up, and configure appropriate applications.
- Evaluate user's system and recommend appropriate settings to optimize performance.
Configure Windows Vista Security (?? percent)
- Configure Windows Security Center.
- Configure firewalls.
- Configure Windows updates.
- Configure Windows Defender.
- Configure parental controls.
- Configure Internet Explorer 7.
- Configure user account control.
- Protect data.
Configure, Troubleshoot, and Repair Networking (?? percent)
- Configure and troubleshoot network protocols.
- Configure and troubleshoot network services on the client.
- Configure and troubleshoot Windows Vista by using the Network and Sharing Center.
- Configure and troubleshoot wireless networking.
- Troubleshoot file and print sharing.
- Configure Media Center.
Install, Configure, and Troubleshoot Devices (?? percent)
- Connect peripherals to Windows Vista.
- Install, configure, and troubleshoot mobile devices.
- Install, configure, and troubleshoot digital cameras and camcorders.
- Install, configure, and troubleshoot media devices.
- Install, configure, and troubleshoot printers, fax machines, and copy devices.
Troubleshoot and Repair Windows Vista (?? percent)
- Diagnose a specified issue.
- Repair a corrupted operating system.
- Remove malicious software from a client system.