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Exam Objectives
Exam Objectives
The objectives for this exam, as stated by Microsoft include:
Preparing the OPK Environment
- Prepare the technician computer for OPK installation.
- This objective may include but is not limited to: verifying and fulfilling hardware and software requirements, configuring the network environment, and installing necessary services, for example, Microsoft .NET Framework and core services
- Install and configure OPK tools.
- Configure the reference computer.
- This objective may include but is not limited to: verifying and fulfilling hardware and software requirements, installing Windows 7, and configuring the network environment
Creating a Base Image
- Configure a base image.
- This objective may include but is not limited to: applying OEM-specific content, for example, logos, support information, Help files, contact information, and recovery programs
- Configure an answer file.
- This objective may include but is not limited to: automating installation and post-installation tasks, for example, configuring desktop settings, user preference folders, time zones, and scripting; verifying licensing
- Prepare and install applications and devices.
- This objective may include but is not limited to: applying drivers and software, for example, setting up peripheral devices and installing system updates; creating command-line scripts within the base image; integrating hot fixes; and preparing post-deployment software
Configuring the Image for Deployment
- Configure users.
- This objective may include but is not limited to: adding additional users, configuring settings, configuring user-specific applications, and applying Group Policy
- Finalize the image.
- This objective may include but is not limited to: modifying default preferences, for example, logos, folder locations, wallpaper, and screen savers; verifying the image
- Audit the image.
- This objective may include but is not limited to: using sysprep and Deployment Image Servicing and Management Tool (DISM)
- Capture the image.
- This objective may include but is not limited to: generalizing the image and validating the captured image
Deploying and Updating the Image
- Deploy the image.
- This objective may include but is not limited to: selecting a deployment method and tools, configuring network settings, and preparing the installation source
- Update the image.
- This objective may include but is not limited to: updating software and applying patches within an image
- Modify the answer file.
- This objective may include but is not limited to: adding file content and changing existing file content