MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-620): Configuring Windows Vista(TM) Client (Self Paced Training Kit 70-620)

MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-620): Configuring Windows Vista(TM) Client (Self Paced Training Kit 70-620)
by I. McLean, Orin Thomas

MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-620): Configuring Windows Vista(TM) Client (Self Paced Training Kit 70-620)
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Author: I. McLean, Orin Thomas
Edition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2007-05-09
ISBN: 0735623902
Number of pages: 848
Publisher: Microsoft Press

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Book Review: All you need to Pass
Summary: 5 Stars

I have no real complaints about this book, provided you are purely using it to pass the 70-620 exam. EVERYTHING you need to pass the exam is in this book. It fully covers the entire objectives, and will rarely miss out on required details.

The book is a decent read as well, and the writing isn't overly dry like in some other MS Press books. I had no problem getting through the entire book and was consistently able to read several chapters in one sitting without dozing off from boredom. Its also very clear and concise, so I never found myself confused and wondering what the author(s) were saying.

For those of you who want to "learn" Vista, or become better at using Vista.. I'd say that there are much better books for that. This book is meant to help you pass the 70-620 exam, and the material involved is in some nebulous region in between "average user stuff" and "power user stuff". Regular users will find this material a bit over their head, while IT pros will get very little out of it.

Also, its worth noting that this is one of those rare cases where you don't really need more than one source of information. I didn't use any other books. The only thing you might want to do is set up a virtual machine and play around with Vista's control panel.

Take your time reading through this book, perform the examples, and use the test questions. If you don't rush it and have thoroughly explored the control panel, you will pass.



ABOUT THE TEST:

The 70-620 exam has got to be one of the easiest exams I've ever taken in my entire life. The scope of the objectives is about as deep as a puddle, and the material covered is not exactly rocket science. Its almost like a test for power users, not IT professionals. I'm sort of shocked that they allow this to be used toward the client portion of the MCSA/MCSE. The 70-270 is MUCH more difficult and requires knowledge of things like deployment, permissions, and the NT bootloader.

The questions were all well written and clear, without the verbosity found in some other Microsoft exams. The distractors, or wrong answers" some times bordered on ridiculous. Anyone who has simply used the operating system (as a power user) could probably get about half the questions right.

This test appears more reliant on simulations, which is a refreshing change. The only problem with the simulations is that they often only allow you to complete the task through specific menus. A lot of times you can configure or set things up from the start menu or command line, but these are often inaccessible. Some people may not be used to doing things a specific way, so they may be thrown by this.

Overall, anyone who puts a decent effort into this test should pass.

Summary of MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-620): Configuring Windows Vista(TM) Client (Self Paced Training Kit 70-620)

EXAM PREP GUIDE

Ace your preparation for the skills measured by MCTS Exam 70-620—and on the job. Work at your own pace through a series of lessons and reviews that fully cover each exam objective. Then, reinforce what you?ve learned by applying your knowledge to real-world case scenarios and practice exercises. This official Microsoft study guide is designed to help you make the most of your study time.

Maximize your performance on the exam by learning to:

  • Install and configure the operating system and device drivers
  • Configure User Access Control and security settings
  • Set up and troubleshoot network connections, Windows Firewall, and remote access
  • Configure Windows Media Center, Windows Sidebar, and other built-in applications
  • Set up mobile devices and Tablet PCs
  • Troubleshoot and optimize system performance and reliability

PRACTICE TESTS

Assess your skills with practice tests on CD. You can work through hundreds of questions using multiple testing modes to meet your specific learning needs. You get detailed explanations for right and wrong answers, including a customized learning path that describes how and where to focus your studies.

Your training kit includes:

  • 15% exam discount from Microsoft. Offer expires 12/31/11. Details inside.
  • Official self-paced study guide.
  • Practice tests with multiple, customizable testing options and a learning plan based on your results.
  • 425+ practice and review questions.
  • Case scenarios, practice exercises, and best practices.
  • Fully searchable eBook of this guide.

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