Windows Practice Exam

Windows Practice Exam

Windows is a operating system from Microsoft, which is used mostly on x86 architecture devices - personal computers, laptops, and servers. It has a graphical user interface (GUI) for users to interact using a mouse with windows, icons, menus, and pointers. Windows also has multitasking, file management, security, and networking, so as to make you more productive. New versions have been launched by Microsoft with advancement in hardware.

Certification in Windows certifies your skills and knowledge in using, managing, and troubleshooting the Windows operating system. This certification assess you in Windows installation, configuration, security, and troubleshooting.
Why is Windows certification important?

• The certification validates your skills and knowledge of management of the Windows operating system.
• Increases your job prospects.
• Shows your technical proficiency in managing Windows.
• Enables you to various career paths in IT support, system administration, and network management.
• Assures employers of your skills to work with Windows systems .
• Adds value to your resume.

Who should take the Windows Exam?

• IT Support Specialist
• System Administrator
• Network Administrator
• Desktop Support Technician
• Help Desk Technician
• IT Consultant
• Database Administrator
• Security Administrator
• Technical Support Engineer
• Windows Server Administrator

Skills Evaluated

Candidates taking the certification exam on the Windows is evaluated for the following skills:

• Windows Installation and Configuration
• System Administration
• Troubleshooting
• Security Management
• File System Management
• Networking Skills
• Windows Updates and Maintenance
• Active Directory
• Virtualization
• Backup and Recovery

Windows Certification Course Outline
The course outline for Windows certification is as below -

Domain 1 - Windows Installation and Configuration

• Installation types (standard, custom)
• Configuring system settings and preferences
• Installation of Windows Server and Desktop editions

Domain 2 - System Administration

• User account management and security policies
• Managing network settings and connectivity
• Group policies and administration tools
• Configuring and managing disk partitions

Domain 3 - Troubleshooting and Diagnostics

• Tools for diagnosing and resolving system issues (Event Viewer, Command Prompt, etc.)
• Troubleshooting hardware and software problems
• System performance monitoring and optimization

Domain 4 - Security Management

• Windows Defender and antivirus configuration
• User permissions and access control
• Securing networks and data encryption

Domain 5 - File System and Storage Management

• Managing drives and file systems (NTFS, FAT32)
• Disk management tools
• Backup strategies and data recovery

Domain 6 - Networking

• TCP/IP and DNS configuration
• Connecting to shared resources
• Configuring VPN and remote access

Domain 7 - Active Directory and Group Policies

• Setting up Active Directory environments
• Managing user roles and access
• Configuring and troubleshooting Group Policies

Domain 8 - Windows Server Management

• Configuring and managing Windows Server roles
• Hyper-V and virtualization setup
• Monitoring and managing server performance

Domain 9 - Windows Maintenance

• Regular maintenance tasks (disk cleanup, defragmentation)
• Managing updates and patches
• Creating system restore points and backups

Domain 10 - Backup and Recovery

• Configuring backup solutions
• Data restoration and disaster recovery
• Configuring RAID and backup software