Microsoft Exam 70-291 Overview

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The Microsoft 2003 Server 70-291 Exam, is one of the core exams of the MCSE and MCSA certification tracks. The exam tests a candidate's knowledge of Windows 2003 networking environments and how to implement a successful Windows Server 2003 network in either existing Windows environments or on totally new networks. The exam features simulation and analysis questions that require the candidate to have a thorough working knowledge of the Windows Server 2003 operating system and the way that a Windows 2003 network operates.

Exam Costs: $125 each attempt. You can buy exam vouchers of VUE or Prometric to get a discount. Many online vendors also offer discounts for specific exams; read more in the vouchers section to learn more about exam discounts through vouchers.

Exam Location: You can register for the exam at any Pearson VUE and Thompson Prometric center.

Time Allocated: 90 minutes per exam

Total marks: Graded from 100-1000 marks

Minimum Pass Marks: About 700

Number of Questions: 50-60 questions per exam

Exam Code: 70-291

Pre-requisites: ...
... None. Microsoft recommends that the typical candidate for this certification have around 6 to 12 months of experience in Windows networking, but this is not a requirement

Exam format: Linear format; computer-based test (CBT)

Validation Period: Expires after around 4-5 years (when new and more relevant Microsoft products are released)

Score Report: Delivered immediate on test completion.

70-291 Exam Pattern

*Multiple Choice with Single answer: Student is required to select a single answer from a range of options (generally 4-5) by clicking on a radio button.

*Multiple Choice with Multiple answer: Student is required to select a range of options. The number of options to select is specified.

*Fill in the Blank: Student is required to type in the missing text to complete the sentence.

*Exhibit-based: Note that some questions will require the student to actively use exhibits presented in order to correctly answer the question

*Simulation: Some questions on the exam will require the user to accurately perform certain actions in a simulated Windows Server environment