About this Practice Test  

CertPREP Practice Tests are designed to replicate the certification exam experience so you can prepare yourself for the actual exam. Practice tests use the same in-app exam format as the Certiport certification exam and are mapped to the certification objectives so you can be assured you'll be practicing skills to help you pass the certification exam. Practice tests are offered in two modes: Testing and Training Modes. You can either practice under timed conditions or learn at your own pace with step-by-step guidance. This license includes up to 30 attempts over one year for a selected title, ensuring targeted, effective exam preparation.  

What the Practice Test measures

• Windows Installation and Configuration
• Windows Feature, Application and Peripheral Management
• Data Access and Management
• Device Security
• Windows Management and Troubleshooting

Topics covered

• Recognize and configure basic computer components
• Install and configure Windows and user accounts
• Manage desktop and accessibility settings
• Manage updates and Windows features
• Use Windows Copilot and understand the Windows Registry
• Configure peripheral connections and display settings
• Describe and configure cloud services and local/network file sharing
• Manage backup and restore options
• Configure Windows Defender Firewall and sign-in options
• Identify and respond to security threats and malware
• Manage User Account Control (UAC) settings
• Perform troubleshooting tasks and use Windows tools
• Troubleshoot OS, applications, hardware, peripherals, and network connections

What’s included

• 1-year access to GMetrix, and 30 Practice Test attempts
• 100 questions, covering all question types found on the vendor exam and a Study Guide 
• Testing Mode: Timed practice tests that provide accurate feedback on strengths and weaknesses after completion
• Training Mode: Untimed practice tests that let you work at your own pace and receive feedback and step-by-step instructions for each question  

Certify: IT Specialist Device Configuration and Management – Certification Exam Voucher + Retake

Overview of IT Specialist Device Configuration and Management Certification 

Candidates for this certification have a foundational knowledge of computer hardware, connections, operation, and management. Successful candidates will be able to install and configure Windows, manage applications and peripheral devices, and configure data access and security settings. They should also be able to troubleshoot common issues and perform basic device management tasks in a Windows business environment.

Why gain Certification?

Those who take and pass ITS certifications are empowered to stand out in the competitive job market, while simplifying daily tasks, boosting productivity and fostering career growth.  

Useful Information

• ITS Device Configuration and Management Exam is 50 minutes
• ITS Device Configuration and Management Exam has 31-41 questions
  

Topics the exam tests you on

Windows Installation and Configuration

• Recognize basic computer components and explain their functions
• Describe the purpose of Active Directory services
• Install Windows using the default settings
• Configure user account options
• Configure desktop settings
• Configure accessibility settings to meet user’s specific needs
• Manage updates

Windows Feature, Application and Peripheral Management

• Manage applications and Windows features
• Explain the purpose and capabilities of Windows Copilot (Windows 11 only)
• Describe the purpose of the Windows Registry
• Compare and contrast capabilities of peripheral connection types
• Configure projection and display properties

Data Access and Management

• Describe cloud services
• Describe and configure storage
• Describe and configure local and network file sharing and permissions
• Manage backup and restore of user files and states

Device Security

• Configure Windows Defender Firewall settings
• Describe user authentication and configure Windows sign-in options
• Describe various security threats
• Describe how to respond to various malware and social engineering attacks
• Manage User Account Control (UAC) settings

Windows Management and Troubleshooting

• Perform troubleshooting tasks
• Troubleshoot operating system and application issues
• Manage and troubleshoot hardware and peripherals
• Manage and troubleshoot device connections to networks and domains

Additional Information

• Find Objective Domains here: IT Specialist Device Configuration and Management
• Exam tutorial here:  IT Specialist exam tutorial