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Microsoft 070-271 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Supporting Users and Troubleshooting a Microsoft Windows XP Operating System |
| Exam Number: | 70-271 |
| Real Exam Qty: | Approximately 40–60 |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Format: | Multiple choice, Simulation-based questions (legacy format), Case studies |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Exam Price: | USD 125 (historical; retired exam) |
| Related Certifications: | Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST) |
| Passing Score: | 700 (out of 1000) |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Retired certification (no longer active) |
| Recommended Training: | Microsoft Learn (legacy certification archives) |
| Exam Registration: | Microsoft Certification via Pearson VUE |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Delivered via Pearson VUE testing centers (retired format; no longer available in active exam delivery systems) |
| Pre Condition: | No formal prerequisites required, but recommended familiarity with Windows XP and basic networking concepts. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/ |
Microsoft 070-271 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Configuring and Troubleshooting Hardware | - Diagnosing hardware failures - Resolving device conflicts |
| Managing and Maintaining Windows XP | - Managing file systems and disk management - Backup and restore procedures - System updates and patch management |
| Managing Security and User Environments | - User and group account management - File and folder permissions - Local security policies |
| Monitoring and Optimizing System Performance | - Troubleshooting system performance issues - Performance monitoring tools |
| Configuring Network Connectivity | - Workgroup and domain connectivity - Network adapter configuration - TCP/IP configuration and troubleshooting |
| Installing and Configuring Windows XP | - Managing device drivers and hardware profiles - Performing clean installations and upgrades - Configuring system settings and drivers |
070-271 Exam FAQ: Before You Book Your Seat
Microsoft Supporting Users and Troubleshooting a MS Windows XP OS is an official Microsoft exam, listed under exam code 070-271. A passing result earns you the Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST) certification at the Associate level. It also ties into Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST), extending its value across your certification roadmap. Employers read this credential as verified competence, which is why it keeps appearing in job requirements.
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Passing Microsoft Supporting Users and Troubleshooting a MS Windows XP OS requires 700 (out of 1000), and the official registration fee is USD 125 (historical; retired exam). Retakes charge the full USD 125 (historical; retired exam) again, which is why experienced candidates treat preparation as the cheaper exam fee. Verify your readiness with repeated ActualPDF practice scores above the requirement before you commit to a date.
No formal prerequisites required, but recommended familiarity with Windows XP and basic networking concepts.
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The Microsoft Supporting Users and Troubleshooting a MS Windows XP OS syllabus spans 6 domains, led by Configuring Network Connectivity, Managing and Maintaining Windows XP, and Configuring and Troubleshooting Hardware. The complete topic list is published above; candidates who study the map first rarely get lost later.
