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Microsoft 74-697 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | OEM Preinstallation for Windows (OEM Preinstallation exam) |
| Exam Number: | 74-697 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Retired (no longer actively offered) |
| Real Exam Qty: | 40-60 (varies) |
| Exam Price: | USD 100-165 (varies by region; historical pricing) |
| Exam Format: | Multiple choice, Scenario-based questions, Case study |
| Passing Score: | 700 (on Microsoft scaled score 1000 system) |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Related Certifications: | Windows Deployment and Administration (legacy) Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) - legacy Windows deployment tracks |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Recommended Training: | Windows ADK Overview Windows Deployment Documentation (Microsoft Learn) |
| Exam Registration: | Microsoft Certification Portal |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Typically proctored exam (historically available via testing centers such as Pearson VUE or Microsoft certification partners; may no longer be active due to retirement) |
| Pre Condition: | Basic knowledge of Windows operating system installation and hardware configuration recommended; OEM or deployment experience beneficial. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/certifications/ |
Microsoft 74-697 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Image Creation and Deployment | - System preparation
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| OEM Preinstallation Fundamentals | - Windows installation architecture
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| Hardware and Driver Integration | - Driver management
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| Deployment Automation | - Deployment tools
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74-697 Exam FAQ: What Candidates Ask About Microsoft OEM Preinstallation
The 74-697 exam, officially known as Microsoft OEM Preinstallation, is the Microsoft test that leads to the Microsoft OEM Preinstallation Specialist (historical/retired track) certification at the Professional level. Passing it validates the skills employers expect from a certified professional. It is also associated with related credentials such as Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) - legacy Windows deployment tracks, Windows Deployment and Administration (legacy).
The 74-697 exam contains 40-60 (varies) questions, and you have 90 minutes to complete them. Work out your per-question pace before test day, and flag slow items instead of stalling on them — time pressure, not knowledge, sinks many first attempts. Timed mock exams in the Actual4Exams test engines are the most reliable way to build that rhythm.
The passing score for the 74-697 exam is 700 (on Microsoft scaled score 1000 system), and the official registration fee is USD 100-165 (varies by region; historical pricing). If you miss the mark, a retake means paying the full fee again, so book your seat only when you are ready. A practical benchmark: score consistently above the passing line on timed practice tests before scheduling the real exam.
Basic knowledge of Windows operating system installation and hardware configuration recommended; OEM or deployment experience beneficial.
Entry requirements can change, so confirm the latest conditions on the official exam page: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/certifications/.
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The official Microsoft OEM Preinstallation outline is organized into 4 domains. The first three are:
- OEM Preinstallation Fundamentals
- Deployment Automation
- Hardware and Driver Integration
See the complete exam topics section above for the full outline and the weighting of every domain.
Microsoft OEM Preinstallation Sample Questions:
Question 1
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Your company plans to implement a deployment environment.
The company identifies the following requirements for the planned implementation:
Install multiple computers simultaneously.
Use the least amount of network traffic to deploy images.
Automatically start each deployment only when 10 computers are ready for
installation.
Ensure that all customers accept the End-User License Agreement (EULA) the
first time they start their computer.
A manager at the company recommends deploying generalized images by using Windows Deployment Services (WDS) configured for unicast deployment.
You need to identify which requirements the recommendation meets.
Which two requirements should you identify? (Each correct answer presents part of the solution. Choose two.)
A. Automatically start the deployment only when 10 computers are ready to be installation.
B. Ensure that all customers accept the EULA the first time they start their computer.
C. Install multiple computers simultaneously.
D. Use the least amount of network traffic to deploy images.
Question 2
You have a server named Server1. Server1 contains shared folders as shown in the following exhibit. (Click the Exhibit button.)
You need to configure one of the shared folders as a distribution share from Windows System Image Manager (Windows SIM).
Which shared folder should you select?
A. Share2
B. Share4
C. Share1
D. Share3
Question 3
You have a server named Server1. Server1 is the member of a workgroup.
On Server1, you create a local user account named User1, as shown in the following
exhibit. (Click the Exhibit button.)
On Server1, you create a share named Share1. You assign User1 Full control permissions to Share1. You copy the source files for Windows 8 to Share1.
When attempting to access Share1 from Windows Preinstallation Environment (Windows PE), User1 receives an error message.
You need to ensure that User1 can access Share1 from Windows PE.
What should you do?
A. From Server1, modify the Advanced settings in System Properties.
B. From Server1, modify the Advanced Sharing properties.
C. Clear the Password never expires check box for the user account of User1.
D. Add a password to the user account of User1.
Question 4
You plan to deliver 100 client computers to a customer. The new computers will run Windows 8 Pro and will have Microsoft Office Home and Business 2010 installed.
The customer plans to replace 100 existing computers that run Windows XP and Office 2007 Standard. The existing computers have several add-ins for Office installed and run many CPU-intensive applications.
You need to recommend which versions of Windows 8 and Office 2010 must be installed on the new computers.
Which versions should you recommend?
A. A 64-bit version of Windows 8 and a 64-bit version of Office 2010
B. A 32-bit version of Windows 8 and a 64-bit version of Office 2010
C. A 64-bit version of Windows 8 and a 32-bit version of Office 2010
D. A 32-bit version of Windows 8 and a 32-bit version of Office 2010
Question 5
You have a technician computer that runs Windows 8.
You set up a Windows Preinstallation Environment (Windows PE) build environment in a folder named C:\WinPE.
You need to ensure that you can use Windows PowerShell when you start computers from the Windows PE build.
What should you do?
A. Copy Powershell.exe to C:\WinPE\Media\Sources.
B. Mount Boot.wim and run wpeutil.exe.
C. Mount Boot.wim and run dism.exe.
D. Copy Powershell.exe to C:\WinPE\Media.
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: B,C | Question 2 Answer: B | Question 3 Answer: D | Question 4 Answer: C | Question 5 Answer: C |
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