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Microsoft 70-713 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Software Asset Management (SAM) – Core |
| Exam Number: | 70-713 |
| Related Certifications: | Microsoft Certified: SAM Optimization |
| Exam Price: | $165 USD |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Retired; no longer available for new registration |
| Passing Score: | 700 out of 1000 |
| Exam Format: | Drag-and-drop, Hot area, Active screen, Multiple answer, Case studies, Multiple choice |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Available Languages: | French, Italian, English, Turkish, Chinese (Simplified), Spanish, Arabic, Hebrew, Russian, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil), German, Japanese |
| Real Exam Qty: | 40-60 |
| Recommended Training: | Microsoft Official SAM Training SAM Optimization Model Guidance |
| Exam Registration: | Microsoft Learning Exam Page Pearson VUE Registration |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Previously available via Pearson VUE test centers and online proctoring; now retired |
| Pre Condition: | No formal prerequisites; recommended experience in IT asset management, licensing, or compliance |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/learning/exam-70-713.aspx |
Microsoft 70-713 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Assess SAM Program Using SAM Optimization Model (SOM) | 15-20% | - Evaluate maturity levels - Perform gap analysis - Develop improvement roadmap |
| Coordinate Data Collection Technologies | 15-20% | - Validate inventory accuracy - Support on-premises and cloud environments - Collect hardware and software inventory |
| Manage the Software Asset Lifecycle | 15-20% | - Maintenance and usage tracking - Acquisition and deployment - Retirement and disposal |
| Design and Manage a SAM Program | 15-20% | - Define scope and objectives - Align with organizational goals - Establish SAM policies and processes |
| Perform Software License Reviews | 15-20% | - Analyze license compliance - Validate license entitlements - Identify risks and optimization opportunities |
70-713 Exam FAQ: Before You Book Your Seat
Microsoft Software Asset Management (SAM) - Core is an official Microsoft exam, listed under exam code 70-713. A passing result earns you the Microsoft SAM Optimization certification at the Intermediate level. It also ties into Microsoft Certified: SAM Optimization, 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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No formal prerequisites; recommended experience in IT asset management, licensing, or compliance
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The Microsoft Software Asset Management (SAM) - Core syllabus spans 5 domains, led by Design and Manage a SAM Program (15-20%), Perform Software License Reviews (15-20%), and Manage the Software Asset Lifecycle (15-20%). The complete topic list is published above; candidates who study the map first rarely get lost later.
Microsoft Software Asset Management (SAM) - Core Sample Questions:
Question 1
Note: This question is part of a series of questions that use the same or similar answer choices. An answer choice may be correct for more than one question in the series. Each question is independent of the other questions in this series. Information and details provided in a question apply only to that question.
You represent a SAM partner.
A client must consolidate their IT departments into a single business unit. The client was previously assessed in the Microsoft SAM Optimization Model (SOM) key competencies and assigned the maturity level of Standardized.
You need to ensure that the client progresses to the next SOM level in the Deployment Process key competency.
What should the client do?
A. Deploy only approved software.
B. Publish software deployment reports to stakeholders.
C. Purchase software only from approved vendors.
D. Use software metadata generated by the client.
E. Maintain updated records of deployed assets.
F. Create an inventory of deployed assets.
G. Use information provided by a software publisher.
H. Formulate a retirement process.
Question 2
You are in the first phase of a SAM engagement for an organization. The documentation that lists the Microsoft SQL Server assets is outdated and incomplete. The organization does not have a database administrator.
You need to complete an inventory of the organization's SQL Server instances.
Which two tools can you use? Each correct answer presents a complete solution.
A. Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
B. Microsoft Enterprise Mobility +Security (EMS) Suite
C. System Center Configuration Manager (ConfigMgr)
D. Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit (MAP)
E. Microsoft Intune
Question 3
You are performing a SAM assessment for a customer that reconciles software inventory annually. Ninety-five percent of software assets are currently in inventory.
Software deployment reports are available to SAM stakeholders. License Entitlement records are reconciled with vendor records quarterly.
You need to identify the maturity level for each SAM component.
At which maturity level is each component? To answer, drag the appropriate SAM maturity levels to the correct components. Each SAM maturity level may be used once, more than once, or not at all. You may need to drag the split bar between panes or scroll to view content.
NOTE: Each correct selection is worth one point.
Question 4
Note: This question is part of a series of questions that use the same or similar answer choices. An answer choice may be correct for more than one question in the series. Each question is independent of the other questions in this series. Information and details provided in a question apply only to that question.
An organization plans to collect hardware and software information from over 10,000 client computers and servers.
The data must be automatically updated every week.
You need to collect the data.
What should you use?
A. Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT)
B. Microsoft License Advisor (MLA)
C. System Center Operations Manager (OpsMgr)
D. Microsoft Virtual Machine Manager (WM)
E. Microsoft Security Compliance Manager (SCM)
F. System Center Configuration Manager (ConfigMgr)
G. Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit (MAP)
H. Microsoft Intune
Question 5
You are developing a business plan for a customer's SAM program.
All senior staff and accounting and IT department managers attend initial SAM planning meetings.
You need to complete the business plan for the customer.
What should you do next?
A. Obtain a list of all installed software from the IT department.
B. Secure executive sponsorship.
C. Secure approval from the accounting department.
D. Obtain a purchase order from the accounting department.
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: B | Question 2 Answer: C,D | Question 3 Answer: Only visible for members | Question 4 Answer: F | Question 5 Answer: B |
