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Microsoft 070-713 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Software Asset Management (SAM) – Core |
| Exam Number: | 70-713 |
| Exam Format: | Hot area, Active screen, Drag-and-drop, Multiple answer, Multiple choice, Case studies |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Passing Score: | 700 out of 1000 |
| Exam Price: | $165 USD |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Retired; no longer available for new registration |
| Real Exam Qty: | 40-60 |
| Related Certifications: | Microsoft Certified: SAM Optimization |
| Available Languages: | Arabic, English, Korean, German, Spanish, French, Chinese (Simplified), Russian, Italian, Hebrew, Turkish, Japanese, Portuguese (Brazil) |
| Recommended Training: | Microsoft Official SAM Training SAM Optimization Model Guidance |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Registration Microsoft Learning Exam Page |
| Sample Questions: | DOWNLOAD DEMO |
| 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 070-713 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Manage the Software Asset Lifecycle | 15-20% | - Maintenance and usage tracking - Retirement and disposal - Acquisition and deployment |
| Coordinate Data Collection Technologies | 15-20% | - Collect hardware and software inventory - Validate inventory accuracy - Support on-premises and cloud environments |
| Assess SAM Program Using SAM Optimization Model (SOM) | 15-20% | - Develop improvement roadmap - Perform gap analysis - Evaluate maturity levels |
| Design and Manage a SAM Program | 15-20% | - Align with organizational goals - Define scope and objectives - Establish SAM policies and processes |
| Perform Software License Reviews | 15-20% | - Identify risks and optimization opportunities - Validate license entitlements - Analyze license compliance |
Frequently Asked Questions: Microsoft Software Asset Management (SAM) - Core
Microsoft Software Asset Management (SAM) - Core is an official Microsoft certification exam, registered under the code 070-713. Passing it awards the Microsoft SAM Optimization certification, a credential at the Intermediate level. It also connects to Microsoft Certified: SAM Optimization. The exam is demanding by design, and that difficulty is precisely what makes the credential meaningful for career development.
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No formal prerequisites; recommended experience in IT asset management, licensing, or compliance
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Microsoft Software Asset Management (SAM) - Core is organized into 5 official domains. The most heavily weighted are Manage the Software Asset Lifecycle (15-20%), Assess SAM Program Using SAM Optimization Model (SOM) (15-20%), and Perform Software License Reviews (15-20%). The full breakdown appears above on this page; study the weightings and your preparation priorities set themselves.
Microsoft Software Asset Management (SAM) - Core Sample Questions:
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 uses Hyper-V virtual machines that run Windows Server 2012 R2. Virtual machines are managed by using the Hyper-V Manager and Failover Cluster Manager.
The organization plans to upgrade the virtual machines to Windows Server 2016. You must not install any additional agents on the Hyper-V hosts.
You need to collect the server core information from the Hyper-V hosts to plan the upgrade.
What should you use?
- A. Microsoft Deployment Toolkit (MDT)
- B. Microsoft License Advisor (MLA)
- C. System Center Operations Manager (OpsMgr)
- D. Microsoft Security Compliance Manager (SCM)
- E. System Center Configuration Manager (ConfigMgr)
- F. Microsoft Virtual Machine Manager (VMM)
- G. Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit (MAP)
- H. Microsoft Intune
Correct Answer: F 🗳️
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You are performing a SAM assessment for an organization that manufactures automobile parts. The organization has the following locations:
* The majority of the organization's users and computers are located at the Los Angeles location.
* The IT department and SAM teams work at the corporate headquarters in Rome.
* A primary datacenter in Sydney hosts server applications, including asset inventory tools and data.
* The product distribution center is located in Tel Aviv.
You must visit one of the locations to collect all of the important data for the assessment.
You need to determine the best location to visit to most effectively collect information to perform the SAM assessment.
Which location should you visit?
- A. Tel Aviv
- B. Rome
- C. Sydney
- D. Los Angeles
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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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.
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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Your customer has the following key performance indicators:
-The SAM plan is defined and approved.
-Sign-off on SAM reports is performed annually.
-Direct SAM responsibility is identified throughout the organization.
You need to identify the minimum Microsoft SAM Optimization Model (SOM) maturity level represented by all of these indicators.
Which maturity level should you identify?
- A. Standardized
- B. Basic
- C. Dynamic
- D. Rationalized
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
You need to generate a software asset usage report on a daily basis by using System Center Configuration Manager (ConfigMgr).
You must be able to generate and view reports in a web browser.
Which two actions should you perform? Each correct answer presents part of the solution.
NOTE: Each correct selection is worth one point.
- A. View the report using the ConfigMgr console.
- B. View the report using Report Manager.
- C. Create the report using Report Manager.
- D. Create the report using the ConfigMgr console.
Correct Answer: B,C 🗳️
