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Microsoft 70-696 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Administering System Center Configuration Manager and Intune |
| Exam Number: | 70-696 |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Available Languages: | German, English, Japanese, Portuguese (Brazil), Chinese (Traditional), French, Chinese (Simplified) |
| Passing Score: | 700/1000 |
| Exam Format: | Hot area, Case study, Multiple choice, Build list, Drag and drop, Multiple response |
| Exam Price: | USD 165 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Certification retired |
| Related Certifications: | Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA): Windows 10 |
| Real Exam Qty: | 40-60 |
| Sample Questions: | ![]() |
| Exam Way: | Pearson VUE testing centers and online proctored delivery (during active exam lifecycle). Exam retired on March 31, 2017. |
| Pre Condition: | No formal prerequisite exam. Microsoft recommended experience with Windows networking, Active Directory, System Center Configuration Manager, and Microsoft Intune administration. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/retired-certifications |
Microsoft 70-696 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Manage Compliance Settings and Endpoint Protection | 10-15% | - Endpoint protection
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| Deploy and Manage Applications | 20-25% | - Package and program deployment
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| Manage Inventory and Software Metering | 10-15% | - Monitor software usage
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| Manage Configuration Manager Infrastructure | 15-20% | - Configure role-based administration
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| Manage Mobile Devices by Using Microsoft Intune | 15-20% | - Integrate Configuration Manager with Intune
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| Manage Operating System Deployment | 10-15% | - Deploy operating systems
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| Manage Software Updates | 10-15% | - Software update management
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Microsoft 70-696 Exam FAQ: Worry-Free Answers
Microsoft Administering System Center Configuration Manager and Intune is an official Microsoft certification exam, listed under the code 70-696. Passing it earns you the MCSE: Enterprise Devices and Apps certification, positioned at the Associate level. It also connects to Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA): Windows 10. For anyone aiming at a leadership track in IT, this credential is one of the clearest markers of verified skill.
Passing Microsoft Administering System Center Configuration Manager and Intune takes 700/1000, and the official registration fee is USD 165. Retakes charge the full USD 165 again, which is why accuracy in preparation matters more than volume. Validate your readiness with repeated TestPassed practice scores above the requirement before committing to a date.
The Microsoft Administering System Center Configuration Manager and Intune exam contains 40-60 questions to answer within 120 minutes. The SOFT engine from TestPassed imitates the real test scene on your computer and uses special methods to help you master questions and answers, so the official time limit becomes a practiced routine rather than a surprise.
No formal prerequisite exam. Microsoft recommended experience with Windows networking, Active Directory, System Center Configuration Manager, and Microsoft Intune administration.
Vendor requirements are revised periodically, so confirm the current conditions before registering via the official exam page.
Three versions share the same verified content: the PDF prints unlimited copies for paper study, the SOFT engine imitates the real test scene on Windows PCs, and the APP version runs on all electronic products, which is why the majority of examinees choose it. A free demo lets you try before deciding, and after purchase updates are free for 365 days, extendable afterward at a 50% discount.
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Microsoft Administering System Center Configuration Manager and Intune is structured into 7 official domains. The leading ones are Manage Operating System Deployment (10-15%), Manage Configuration Manager Infrastructure (15-20%), and Manage Compliance Settings and Endpoint Protection (10-15%). The full topic breakdown appears above; accurate preparation starts with an accurate map.
Microsoft Administering System Center Configuration Manager and Intune Sample Questions:
You have a deployment of Microsoft System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager and
System Center Updates Publisher 2011.
You plan to deploy updates to Adobe Reader version 11.
You need to ensure that the metadata for the Adobe Reader updates is downloaded locally to the Updates Publisher server.
Which two actions should you perform? Each correct answer presents part of the solution.
- A. Run the Add Software Update Catalog wizard.
- B. Create a rule.
- C. Create a new publication.
- D. Modify the Trusted Publishers options.
- E. Add a catalog.
- F. Modify the Update Server options.
Correct Answer: A,C 🗳️
You need to generate the security report.
What should you do first?
- A. From Update Services, configure reporting rollup.
- B. From Group Policy Management, run the Group Policy Results Wizard.
- C. From Windows Intune, configure an alert policy.
- D. From Configuration Manager, deploy a configuration baseline.
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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You need to meet the application requirements of App3.
To which server should you install App3?
- A. Server4
- B. Server3
- C. Server2
- D. Server1
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
Your company has a branch office that contains 50 client computers.
You deploy Windows Intune to manage the client computers.
You need to create a new policy that will change the frequency at which the computers check for updates.
Which type of policy template should you use?
- A. Windows Intune Center Settings
- B. Windows Intune Agent Settings
- C. Mobile Device Security Policy
- D. Windows Firewall Settings
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
You have a deployment of Microsoft System Center 2012 R2 Configuration Manager. All client computers have the Configuration Manager client installed.
You have two collections. One collection contains all of the client computers that connect to the network remotely by using a VPN connection. The other collection contains all of the servers.
You have a server named WSUS1 that has the Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) server role installed. WSUS1 and Configuration Manager are integrated.
You need to deploy update types to meet the following requirements:
* VPN clients require all update types except definition updates.
* Servers require all update types except update rollups.
* Updates must be installed without user intervention.
* Administrative effort must be minimized.
What should you create?
- A. two configuration baselines
- B. two automatic deployment rules
- C. two software update points
- D. two distribution points
Correct Answer: B 🗳️



