Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Administrator

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You have 183 total questions across 37 pages (5 per page)
These questions were last updated on February 18, 2026
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Question 1 of 183

You are planning to upgrade Internet Explorer.
You have the following requirements:
✑ Create a report that identifies which computers are successfully upgraded.
✑ Do not install additional software on the client computers.
You need to design a deployment method that meets the requirements.
What should you do?

Use Windows Server Update Services (WSUS).

Use Internet Explorer Administration Kit (IEAK) and Group Policy.

Use Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager.

Use Microsoft System Center Essentials.

Question 2 of 183

Your company has a single Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) domain with Windows Server 2008 R2 member servers and 1,000 Windows 7 client computers.
You are designing the deployment of a custom application.
You have the following requirements:
✑ The application must be available to only users who need it.
✑ Minimize network traffic during deployment.
You need to design a deployment strategy that meets the requirements.
Which deployment method should you use?

Microsoft Application Virtualization (App-V)

Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007

RemoteApp and Desktop Connections

software installation in Group Policy

Question 3 of 183

Your network consists of an Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) forest with 1,000 client computers that run Windows XP. Nine hundred of the computers are on the local area network. One hundred computers are portable computers that connect to the main office only once every few months.
You are planning to deploy Windows 7.
You need to generate a report of the software that is installed on all client computers. You need this information as soon as possible.
What should you use?

Microsoft System Center Data Protection Manager

Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack

Microsoft System Center Essentials

Microsoft System Center Operations Manager

Question 4 of 183

Your network has client computers that run Windows Vista.
✑ You are planning to deploy Windows 7.
✑ You need to detect and analyze the compatibility of an application that requires elevated privileges.
What should you do?

Use the Standard User Analyzer (SUA) Wizard.

Run a virtual version of the Setup Analysis Tool (SAT).

Use the Standard User Analyzer (SUA) tool.

Run a stand-alone version of the Setup Analysis Tool (SAT).

Question 5 of 183

Your company's network has client computers that run Windows 7. Multiple users share the computers in the shipping department. These computers reside in the
Shipping Computers organizational unit (OU).
The company wants to deploy a new application. The application is not packaged.
You have the following requirements:
Deploy the application to all computers in the shipping department.

✑ Perform the deployment from a central location.
You need to plan the software deployment process to meet the requirements.
Which two actions should you include in the process? (Each correct answer presents part of the solution. Choose two.)

Using Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager, create a collection that contains the shipping department computers, and assign the package to the collection.

Create a package by using Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager.

Create a Group Policy object (GPO) and add a software installation policy under the Computer Configuration container.

In the Group Policy Management Console, link the software installation policy to the Shipping Computers OU.

Using Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager, create a collection that contains the shipping department users, and assign the package to the collection.

About the Microsoft 70-686 Certification Exam

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The Microsoft 70-686 (Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Administrator) validates your knowledge and skills. Passing demonstrates proficiency and can boost your career prospects in the field.

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