MCSE 70-210 Exam Review

Implementing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional.

Microsoft' exam 70-210, "Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional" is a core requirement for the MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer) on Microsoft Windows 2000 and MCSA (Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator) on Microsoft Windows 2000 certifications.

70-210 exam is designed for candidates who operate in medium to very large computing environments that use Windows 2000 Professional as a desktop operating system. There is no specific prerequisite for 70-210 exam but Microsoft recommends that candidates have a minimum of one year experience implementing and administering any desktop operating system in a network environment.

The topics covered by 70-210 exam include:

• Installing Windows 2000 Professional
• Implementing and Conducting Administration of Resources
• Implementing, Managing, and Troubleshooting Hardware Devices and Drivers
• Monitoring and Optimizing System Performance and Reliability
• Configuring and Troubleshooting the Desktop Environment
• Implementing, Managing, and Troubleshooting Network Protocols and Services
• Implementing, Monitoring, and Troubleshooting Security

For more information:
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/exams/70-210.mspx

70-210 Exam Format

Exam 70-210 follows a traditional Microsoft exam format. For the most part, it is a straightforward multiple-choice exam. Depending on the pool of questions you draw, the innovations you may encounter will be a couple point and click and a couple of drag and drop questions.

70-210 Exam Price

The Microsoft Windows 2000 MCSE examinations are currently $ 125.00 US. Microsoft however warns that certification exam prices are subject to change, and that in some countries, additional taxes may apply.

70-210 Passing Score

At one time 70-210 exam provided no pass score other than Pass/Fail, but this is subject to change. Beginning with the release of the Microsoft Windows Server 2003-related exams, Microsoft will provide numerical scores on exams. By the end of September 2003, most exams will have the new score report format, which includes this numerical score. The new scale requires a minimum passing score of 700 on all exams. The maximum score on the exams will vary depending on the complexity of the skills being measured. - Microsoft Exam and Testing Procedures FAQ.