Monday, August 24, 2009

Everything you want to know about 70-630 exam

Q. What is the 70-630 exam?
A. The 70-630: TS: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Configuring exam is designed for the IT professionals who configure and deploy Office SharePoint Server 2007. The professionals should have experience in configuring Microsoft Office SharePoint Server and related technologies.

Q. What are the prerequisites for the 70-630 exam?
A. There is no prerequisite for taking the test 70-630. However, it is recommended that should have minimum of one year of experience in configuring Microsoft Office SharePoint Server and related technologies.

Q. What are the benefits to becoming MCTS: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 certified?
A. This test prepares you for various job roles, which include: SharePoint Administrator or SharePoint Consultant. The test is appropriate for you if you are working or want to work in a typically complex computing environment of medium-to-large organizations.

Q. What certificate does it provide?
A. When you pass the Exam 70-630: TS: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Configuring, you complete the requirement for the following certification: Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 - Configuration

Q. How many questions are asked in the test?
A. You will be required to attempt 51 questions.

Q. What is the duration of the test?
A. Candidates are required to attempt all the questions in approximately 110 minutes.

Q. Which type of the test is it? (Adaptive/Linear)
A. The test 70-630 is in linear format.

Q. What is the passing score?
A. You need a score of 700 to pass the exam.

Q. What is the test retake policy?
A. If you do not pass test 70-630 in the first time, you may retake the same exam one time without restriction. If you do not achieve a passing score the second time, you must wait at least seven days to retake the test a third time. A 14-day waiting period will be imposed for all subsequent exam retakes. If you have passed an exam, you cannot take it again.

Q. What to expect in the 70-630 exam?
A. This exam consists of multiple-choice questions. There are no case study type questions and the test is not adaptive.

Q. What are the skills being measured for the 70-630 exam?
A. The exam 70-630 tests the ability of a candidate of configuring Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, managing search, configuring content management, configuring business forms, managing Business Intelligence, managing administration, deploying or upgrading Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007.

Q. Where to take the test?
A. Microsoft exams can be taken at Prometric testing centers.

Q. What is the exam fee?
A. The exam fee is US$50.

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Thursday, July 30, 2009

Everything you want to know about the 70-624 exam

Q. What are the prerequisites for the 70-624 exam?

A. There is no prerequisite for taking the test 70-624. However, it is recommended that candidates have a minimum of one year of experience in managing day-to-day issues with desktop deployments.

Q. What certificate does it provide?

A. When you pass the Exam 70-624: TS: Deploying and Maintaining Windows Vista Client and 2007 Microsoft Office System Desktops, you complete the requirement for the following certification: Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Business Desktop Deployment.

Q. How many questions are asked in the exam?

A. This exam consists of multiple-choice questions. There are no case study type questions and the test is not adaptive. You will be required to attempt 53 questions.

Q. What is the duration of the exam?

A. Candidates are required to attempt all the questions in 135 minutes.

Q. Which type of the exam is it? (Adaptive/Linear)

A. The exam 70-624 is in linear format.

Q. What is the passing score?

A. You need a score of 700 to pass the exam.

Q. What are the skills being measured for the 70-624 exam?

A. The exam 70-624 MCTS tests the ability of a candidate of deploying the 2007 Microsoft Office System, configuring Windows Vista Automated Installation Settings, deploying Windows Vista, using Business Desktop Deployment (BDD) Workbench, using Application Compatibility Toolkit, and managing User State Migration.

Q. Where to take the exam?

A. Microsoft exams can be taken at Prometric testing centers.

Q. What is the exam fee?

A. The exam fee is US$50.

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Saturday, July 25, 2009

How to prepare for an exam?

Get the inside of how to crack computer based certification tests from those who have years of experience developing computer assisted learning software...

These certification exams check your knowledge and experience on the subject. So the best way to get through is to learn and master each and every aspect of the subject and get a hands on experience on it. However, it may take a long time to become a master in your specialized subject. So you need to focus on the important areas in order to pass the exam. Therefore, you should first identify the exam objectives.

All Microsoft exams have a set of objectives outlining the topics you need to understand to become successful in the exam. This is a good place to start to give yourself a general idea of the topics you can expect to encounter and for which you should obtain study material. Although we have included the latest exam objectives with our PrepKit, it is a good practice to visit the Microsoft's site to check the latest exam details, because these objectives keep on changing from time to time.
  1. Create a study plan and stick to it: First of all, you should plan how you will be studying for the exam. You can set a time limit to go through each objective and should try to finish it in the allotted time. You can also fix your daily hours of study and set a deadline for completing the entire contents. This will help you prepare efficiently for the exam.


  2. Take a self-diagnostic test: Once you have created your study plan, you should attempt the diagnostic tests included in the PrepKit. This will help you assess the level of your preparedness and know your strengths and weaknesses on a particular topic. You should revise your plans again, keeping in mind your difficulties.


  3. Concentrate your studies on the objectives: You should go through all the exam objectives for exam 77-601 available on the Microsoft Training and Certification Web site. You should concentrate your studies on these objectives, as a thorough knowledge of the topics included in them is essential for passing the exam.


  4. Study Notes:The Study notes included in the PrepKit are organized according to the actual test objectives. It helps you understand the topics clearly and systematically, assist you in difficult areas and organize your studies. They provide in-depth knowledge of different topics and help you become a master in the respective field.

  5. Practice Questions: Practice questions are necessary to get an overview on the type of questions you will encounter in the actual exams. The more you practice, the better understanding you will have on the type of questions you will face. Microsoft has included different types of questions like 'hot area', 'build list and reorder', 'drag and drop', and the latest 'simulation questions' in its exams. You can make yourself familiar with all these types of questions by attempting the simulation tests included in the PrepKit. If you find that your knowledge on the subject is not up to the mark, you should go through the chapter again and re-take the practice test. This is the best method to master a specific topic.


  6. Quiz: The exam quiz helps you learn the technical terms, concepts and definitions, etc., that are essential for the real exams. You can set your own time for the quiz, and can even set the time allowed for each question to appear. Customized pop quizzes can also be created by selecting the topics and number of questions from each topic, so that you can prepare for the real exam quickly and effectively.


  7. How Tos: These are illustrated examples on different topics that can be used to fully understand and overcome technical issues. Step-by-step instructions and graphics make the problems easy to understand and solve.


  8. Articles: Technical articles help you enhance your understanding on technical issues. Articles written by industry experts and experienced professionals provide you better understanding of the skills you will need not only to qualify your exams but also in your future career as an IT professional.


  9. Study Tips: They provide exam-related advice, including test tips, things to practice, tests review and much more to guide you through your test preparations. Study tips give an insight into how to approach studying and retaining key points particularly as it is addressed on the exam.


  10. Track your progress: You should keep track of your progress over time by going through the detailed test report provided at the end of each practice test in the PrepKit. This will make you confident, as you will be able to know when you are ready to take the actual exam.


  11. Register for the test: Nothing beats than setting a deadline. Therefore, you should register for the test at least two weeks in advance. This helps in building the tempo and keeps you more focused and determined.


  12. Take the Final test: Once you register for the test and a deadline is set, it is time to do some final preparation. Go through the Final test given in the uCertify Practice test.


  13. Quickly review just before taking the test: As your exam day nears, it is a good time to go through a quick review on all the tips, notes, exam alerts and summary given at the end of each chapter. Glance through the topic briefly if you have doubts. Be relaxed and have a good amount of sleep.

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

Independence Day Offer from uCertify

As America celebrates its 233rd Independence Day on July, 4, 2009, uCertify has announced a flat discount of 15% on its entire range of PrepKits, beginning from July 1, 2009 to July 10, 2009. The discount can be availed by using the discount code “JULY15” in the shopping cart.

As I have passed three exams by studying the uCertify PrepKit, I think you should also give a try on uCertify PrepKits. All the PrepKits come with 100% money back guarantee. You can get your money back, if you do not pass your exam in the first attempt.

The following are the links of the exams I have passed in the first attempt:
  1. MCAS: Windows Vista (77-600): PrepKit 77-600, MCAS: Windows Vista for the Business Worker is an interactive software that helps you learn, tracks your progress, identifies areas for improvements and simulates the actual exam. This PrepKit contains 4 interactive practice tests with over 280 challenging questions guaranteed to comprehensively cover all the objectives for the 77-600 exam. With detailed analysis for each question, over 289 study notes, interactive quizzes, tips and technical articles, this PrepKit ensures that you get a solid grasp of core technical concepts to ace your certification exam.


  2. MCTS:Deploying and Maintaining Windows Vista Client and 2007 Microsoft (70-624): PrepKit 70-624, TS: Deploying and Maintaining Windows Vista Client and 2007 Microsoft is an interactive software that helps you learn, tracks your progress, identifies areas for improvements and simulates the actual exam. This PrepKit contains 4 interactive practice tests with over 310 challenging questions guaranteed to comprehensively cover all the objectives for the 70-624 exam. With detailed analysis for each question, over 113 study notes, interactive quizzes, tips and technical articles, this PrepKit ensures that you get a solid grasp of core technical concepts to ace your certification exam.


  3. MCTS:Microsoft Office Project 2007 (70-632): PrepKit 70-632, TS: Microsoft Office Project 2007, Managing Projects is an interactive software that helps you learn, tracks your progress, identifies areas for improvements and simulates the actual exam. This PrepKit contains 4 interactive practice tests with over 345 challenging questions guaranteed to comprehensively cover all the objectives for the 70-632 exam. With detailed analysis for each question, over 73 study notes, interactive quizzes, tips and technical articles, this PrepKit ensures that you get a solid grasp of core technical concepts to ace your certification exam.

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Sunday, June 28, 2009

Passed the 70-624 Exam

Microsoft certification proves your expertise in working with Microsoft products and technologies. It sets you apart from the crowd in today’s rapidly changing IT marketplace. Microsoft certification demonstrates your ability to successfully implement Microsoft business solutions for your organization or client.

About 70-624 exam

The 70-624 TS: Deploying and Maintaining Windows Vista Client and 2007 Microsoft Office System Desktops exam is designed for the IT professionals who deploy and maintain Windows Vista desktops. The professionals should have a minimum of one year experience in managing day-to-day issues with desktop deployments. The exam measures your skills and ability to accomplish technical tasks, such as deploying the 2007 Microsoft Office System, deploying Windows Vista, using Business Desktop Deployment (BDD) Workbench, etc. When you pass the Exam 70-624: TS: Deploying and Maintaining Windows Vista Client and 2007 Microsoft Office System Desktops, you complete the requirement for the following certification: Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Business Desktop Deployment.

Is 70-624 exam right for you?

The test is appropriate for you if you are working or want to work in a typically complex computing environment of medium-to-large organizations. There are no specific prerequisites for this test, although it is recommended that you should have at least one year of experience in implementing and administering any desktop operating system in a network environment.

The qualified candidate for Exam 70-624 has experience in the following areas:
  1. Deploying desktop operating systems
  2. Automating and customizing deployments by using scripts and answer files
  3. Deploying applications during and after operating system deployments
  4. Deploying upgrade packages
  5. Using Business Desktop Deployment (BDD) tools
  6. Using Windows Preinstallation Environment (PE)
  7. Upgrading existing systems

Credit Toward Certification

When you pass Exam 70-624: TS: Deploying and Maintaining Windows Vista Client and 2007 Microsoft Office System Desktops, you complete the requirements for the following certification(s):
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Business Desktop Deployment

Exam 70-624: TS: Deploying and Maintaining Windows Vista Client and 2007 Microsoft Office System Desktops, counts as credit toward the following certification(s):

  1. MCSA on Microsoft Windows 2000
  2. MCSA on Windows Server 2003
  3. MCSE on Microsoft Windows 2000
  4. MCSE on Windows Server 2003
  5. MCITP: Windows Server 2008 Enterprise Administrator
If you would like to know more about the Windows Vista 70-624 test please visit the 70-624: Deploying and Maintaining Windows Vista Client and 2007 Microsoft Office System Desktops exam page.

What to expect in 70-624 exam?

This exam consists of multiple-choice questions. There are no case study type questions. You will be required to attempt 53 questions. Candidates are required to attempt all the questions in 135 minutes. A score of 700 is needed to pass the exam.
Microsoft exams can be taken at Prometric testing centers. The exam fee is US$50.


How to prepare for 70-624 exam?

I have studied for the 70-624 exam from preparation kit of uCertify.

What is covered in PrepKit 70-624?

The PrepKit covers 100% objectives for Microsoft’s 70-624: TS: Deploying and Maintaining Windows Vista Client and 2007 Microsoft exam, in accordance with actual exam pattern and question types.

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Terascale

A new 80-core processor is likely to be launched shortly by Intel. Intel researchers have built an 80-core chip that performs more than a teraflop of operations (trillions of floating point operations per second) while using less energy than a modern desktop PC chip.
Intel Corporation researchers have developed the world’s first programmable processor that delivers supercomputer-like performance from a single, 80-core chip not much larger than the size of a finger nail while using less electricity than most of today’s home appliances.
The chip is capable of producing one trillion floating-point operations per second, known as teraflop. That’s a level of performance that required 2,500 square feet of large computers a decade ago.
The first time Teraflops performance was achieved was in 1996, on the ASCI Red Supercomputer built by Intel for the Sandia National Laboratory. That computer took up 2,500 square feet, was powered by nearly 10,000 Pentium Pro processors, and consumed over 500 kilowatts of electricity.
Intel’s new chip has 80 cores, or “tiles”. Each tile has a computing element and a router, allowing it to crunch data individually and transport that data to neighboring tiles. Intel used 100 million transistors on the chip, which measures 275 millimeters squared. This 80-core chip achieves a Teraflop of performance while consuming only 62 watts, which is less than many single-core processors today.

What is Terascale?
Terascale is basically defined as processing on terabytes of data on single machine requiring teraflops of power. A Terabyte is approximately 1024 GBs and a Teraflop is approximately 1000 Gigaflops.

Areas where the 80-core processor can be used
The areas where the 80-core processor can be used are as follows:

Media Creation: The first of them is personal media creation; the ability to search and archive both videos and images without tagging could create an entire new way to store and archive content.

Entertainment Field: Instead of watching a movie, perhaps a person would like to interact with and be the star of the show. He might be able to control a system using his voice and hand motions, something that is very dependent on the system performance and its ability to monitor the actions.

Health Field: Intel sees a need for hardware to show real time, realistic simulations of body systems and maybe to run a virtual health assistant application that monitors the vitals and can help elderly or disabled individuals. A person might also be able to run better and faster simulations on the effects of diet, exercise and disease on the human body.

Environment Simulations: For those interested in learning and travel, they might be able to completely immerse themselves in the environment of their choosing by allowing the CPU to surround them with sights and sounds from other areas. They might be able to learn a new language, with instant feedback from an instructor of the program.

Tele-presence and communications: People will be able to do conference with other people in far off places. Students could also setup appointments with teachers and the teacher will help a student to solve a problem. Patients can take appointments from doctors for simple check ups and monitoring.