Plan on needing 700 / 1000 to pass the 070-656 exam, and budget $125 USD for the official registration. Treat that fee as single-use: a failed attempt means paying the same amount again for a retake. The cheapest insurance policy is preparation — cycle through the 75 practice questions at Prep4away until your timed mock results clear the passing mark consistently, and only then schedule your exam.

For the Microsoft TS:Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack, Configuring, Microsoft points candidates toward these resources:

• Microsoft MDOP Official Documentation

Training builds the foundation; deliberate practice builds the pass. Layer the 75 practice questions from Prep4away on top of any course above, and you cover theory and execution in one plan.

The Microsoft TS:Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack, Configuring blueprint spans 6 domains. The heaviest hitters include MDOP Overview and Integration (10%), Using Desktop Error Monitoring (DEM) (10%), and Using Asset Inventory Service (AIS) (15%). The complete breakdown — every domain and subtopic — is laid out in the syllabus section above, and that is the map your study sessions should follow.

Expect 50–75 questions and 120–150 on the clock for the 070-656 exam. Time management is a skill of its own here: candidates who untimed-study often discover the real pressure only when the countdown starts. Build that muscle memory early — run full timed simulations in the Prep4away desktop or online test engine, practice flagging and skipping, and let pacing become reflex before exam day.

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Formally known as the TS:Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack, Configuring, the 070-656 exam is Microsoft's way of certifying that you can apply its technologies to real-world problems — pass it, and you hold the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certification, a Specialist-level credential. Because it is vendor-backed and skills-driven, employers treat it as proof rather than promise.

Book your Microsoft TS:Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack, Configuring seat through these official channels:

• Microsoft Learning (retired exam)

One practical note: the 070-656 exam is delivered Proctored at authorized test centers; retired as of July 31, 2013, so factor that into which slot you choose.

There is — Prep4away publishes a free PDF demo of the 070-656 materials, so you can verify the accuracy and relevance of the questions before committing a cent. Buying unlocks 365 days of free updates on top of the full question bank, and if your product ever expires, the update service renews at a 50% discount from your member zone.

None required; recommended experience with Windows desktop administration and Group Policy

Requirements like these evolve, so before locking in an exam date, double-check the current rules on the official Microsoft exam page.