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| Certification Vendor: | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | OEM Preinstallation for Windows (OEM Preinstallation exam) |
| Exam Number: | 74-697 |
| Passing Score: | 700 (on Microsoft scaled score 1000 system) |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Exam Price: | USD 100-165 (varies by region; historical pricing) |
| Related Certifications: | Windows Deployment and Administration (legacy) Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) - legacy Windows deployment tracks |
| Exam Format: | Case study, Scenario-based questions, Multiple choice |
| Real Exam Qty: | 40-60 (varies) |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Retired (no longer actively offered) |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Recommended Training: | Windows ADK Overview Windows Deployment Documentation (Microsoft Learn) |
| Exam Registration: | Microsoft Certification Portal |
| Sample Questions: | DOWNLOAD DEMO |
| Exam Way: | Typically proctored exam (historically available via testing centers such as Pearson VUE or Microsoft certification partners; may no longer be active due to retirement) |
| Pre Condition: | Basic knowledge of Windows operating system installation and hardware configuration recommended; OEM or deployment experience beneficial. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/certifications/ |
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Topic 1: Hardware and Driver Integration | - Driver management
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| Topic 2: Deployment Automation | - Deployment tools
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| Topic 3: Image Creation and Deployment | - Image capture and servicing
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| Topic 4: OEM Preinstallation Fundamentals | - OEM licensing basics
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Basic knowledge of Windows operating system installation and hardware configuration recommended; OEM or deployment experience beneficial. Since requirements change over time, confirm the latest on the official Microsoft exam page before scheduling.
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The official Microsoft OEM Preinstallation outline defines 4 domains. The leading three are Image Creation and Deployment, OEM Preinstallation Fundamentals, and Deployment Automation. The full list is in the topics section above, and PracticeMaterial's 98 practice questions cover each one.
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The 074-697 exam is a Microsoft certification exam validating the Microsoft OEM Preinstallation syllabus shown above. It belongs to these credential paths: Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) - legacy Windows deployment tracks, Windows Deployment and Administration (legacy). Candidates in 2026 prepare for it with PracticeMaterial's 98 practice questions, available as a printable PDF, a Windows Desktop Test Engine, and an Online Test Engine — three versions of the same materials.
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You have 3 reference computer that runs the English version of Windows 7 Ultimate.
You plan to provide customers with the ability to switch between an English user interface (UI) and a German UI in Windows 7.
You start the reference computer in audit mode.
You need to add the German language pack to the reference computer.
Which two possible tools can you use to achieve this goal? (Each correct answer presents a complete solution. Choose two.)
Correct Answer: B,C 🗳️
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You create a Windows 8 image named Custom.wim.
You deploy the image to several client computers.
You need to ensure that Custom.wim can be used when a user launches a restore process
from the Windows recovery tools.
How should you rename Custom.wim before you copy the image to the restore partition?
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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You need to create a Windows Preinstallation Environment (Windows PE) build environment.
Which command should you use?
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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You have a Windows Preinstallation Environment (Windows PE) image that uses all of the default configurations. You plan to create a logon script that assigns mapped network drives to user sessions.
You need to identify the drive letter that cannot be used for the mapped network drives.
Which drive letter should you identify?
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
You have a technician computer named Computer1 and a reference computer named Computer2.
You plan to customize the profile settings on Computer2 by logging on to Computer2.
You need to ensure that the current user profile is copied to the default user profile before the image of Computer2 is captured.
To which configuration pass in the unattended answer file should you add the CopyProfile settings?
Correct Answer: G 🗳️
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