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MCTS 70-680: Microsoft Windows 7, Configuring is the perfect study guide to help you pass Microsoft’s MCTS 70-680 exam. It provides coverage and practice questions for every exam topic. The book contains an extensive set of preparation tools, such as quizzes, Exam Alerts, and a practice exam, while the CD provides real-time practice and feedback with two complete sample exams.
Covers the critical information you’ll need to know to score higher on your MCTS 70-680 exam!
. Understand how Windows 7 differs from previous versions
. Install, upgrade, and migrate to Windows 7
. Configure basic and advanced Windows networking
. Enforce security with Windows Firewall and Windows Defender
. Administer users, systems, disks, and printers
. Manage and safely share files and folders
. Work with Windows applications and Internet Explorer 8
. Support mobile computers
. Remotely manage Windows systems
. Optimize Windows 7 system performance
. Efficiently back up systems and reliably recover them
CD FEATURES 2 complete sample exams
The test engine gives you an effective tool to assess your readiness for the exam
. Detailed explanations of correct and incorrect answers
. Multiple test modes
. Random questions and order of answers
. Coverage of each MCTS 70-680 exam objective
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
The Value of Certification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
The Microsoft Certification Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Microsoft Certified IT Professional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Windows 7 Configuration . . . 6
Taking a Certification Exam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
How to Prepare for an Exam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Day of the Exam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Dealing with Test Anxiety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Additional Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
CHAPTER 1: Introduction to Windows 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
The Road to Windows 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Defining Windows 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Windows 7 Flavors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Cram Quiz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Cram Quiz Answers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Windows 7 Graphical User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Working with the Desktop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Windows 7 Taskbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Windows 7 Start Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
The Notification Area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Customizing the Taskbar and Start Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Working with Open Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Gadgets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Aero Desktop Experience. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Cram Quiz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
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