Exam 70-073 is available beginning August 15, 1997.
Microsoft certification exams might include adaptive testing technology and
simulation items. Microsoft does not identify the format in which exams are
presented. Please use the exam objectives listed in this preparation guide to
prepare for the exam, regardless of its format. Before registering for this exam,
please learn more about adaptive testing and simulations, and download samples, on
the Testing Innovations page.
This preparation guide includes information on: Credit Toward Certification
Preparation Tools Skills Being Measured This preparation guide was published
September 23, 1998, and is subject to change at any time without prior notice and
at Microsoft’s sole discretion.
Credit Toward Certification
When you pass this exam, you achieve Microsoft Certified Professional status. You
also earn core credit toward Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer certification
and core credit toward Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer + Internet
certification.
Preparation Tools
In addition to your hands-on experience working with the product, you may want to
use the following tools and training to help you prepare for this exam:
Step-by-Step Guide to Preparing for a Microsoft Certified Professional Exam
The Step-by-Step Guide describes a concise, six-step approach to preparing for an
MCP exam, and is also a compendium of MCP exam-preparation resources.
Microsoft Official Curriculum
The Microsoft Official Curriculum (MOC) consists of courses designed by Microsoft
product groups that support the certification exam process. You can choose from
instructor-led classroom training, self-paced training kits, and online training.
Microsoft Official Curriculum related to this exam:
Course 694: Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Technical Support Training
Course 753: Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Network Administration Training
Course 770: Installing and Configuring Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0
Course 772: Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Upgrade Training
Course 803: Administering Microsoft Windows NT 4.0
Course 922: Supporting Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Core Technologies
Course 983: Accelerated Training for Microsoft Windows NT 4.0
Course 1253: Microsoft Certified Professional + Internet Training Kit
Course 1254: Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer Core Requirements Training Kit
Microsoft Certified Professional Approved Curriculum
MCP Approved Study Guides are self-paced learning tools that are available in a
variety of formats to match your learning style, including books, CD-ROMs, online
content, and videos. These guides come in a wide range of prices to fit your
budget.
Practice Tests
You might want to take a practice test before taking a certification exam.
Practice tests are available for most certification exams. Although your score on
a practice test doesn’t necessarily indicate what your score will be on a
certification exam, the practice test gives you the opportunity to answer
questions that are similar to those on the certification exam. Skills Being
Measured
This certification exam measures your ability to implement, administer, and
troubleshoot information systems that incorporate Windows NT Workstation version
4.0. Before taking the exam, you should be proficient in the following job skills.
Planning
Create unattended installation files.
Plan strategies for sharing and securing resources.
Choose the appropriate file system to use in a given situation. File systems and
situations include:
NTFS
FAT
HPFS
Security
Dual-boot systems
Installation and Configuration
Install Windows NT Workstation on an Intel?/FONT> platform in a given situation.
Set up a dual-boot system in a given situation.
Remove Windows NT Workstation in a given situation.
Install, configure, and remove hardware components for a given situation. Hardware
components include:
Network adapter drivers
SCSI device drivers
Tape device drivers
UPS
Multimedia devices
Display drivers
Keyboard drivers
Mouse drivers
Use Control Panel applications to configure a Windows NT Workstation computer in a
given situation.
Upgrade to Windows NT Workstation 4.0 in a given situation.
Configure server-based installation for wide-scale deployment in a given situation.
Managing Resources
Create and manage local user accounts and local group accounts to meet given
requirements.
Set up and modify user profiles.
Set up shared folders and permissions.
Set permissions on NTFS partitions, folders, and files.
Install and configure printers in a given environment.
Connectivity
Add and configure the network components of Windows NT Workstation.
Use various methods to access network resources.
Implement Windows NT Workstation as a client in a NetWare environment.
Use various configurations to install Windows NT Workstation as a TCP/IP client.
Configure and install Dial-Up Networking in a given situation.
Configure Microsoft Peer Web Services in a given situation.
Running Applications
Start applications on Intel and RISC platforms in various operating system
environments.
Start applications at various priorities.
Monitoring and Optimization
Monitor system performance by using various tools.
Identify and resolve a given performance problem.
Optimize system performance in various areas.
Troubleshooting
Choose the appropriate course of action to take when the boot process fails.
Choose the appropriate course of action to take when a print job fails.
Choose the appropriate course of action to take when the installation process
fails.
Choose the appropriate course of action to take when an application fails.
Choose the appropriate course of action to take when a user cannot access a
resource.
Modify the registry using the appropriate tool in a given situation.
Implement advanced techniques to resolve various problems.