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  • Exam Code: 074-697
  • Exam Name: OEM Preinstallation
  • Updated: Oct 28, 2026
  • Q & A: 98 Questions and Answers
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Microsoft 074-697 Exam Overview:

Certification Vendor:Microsoft
Exam Name:OEM Preinstallation for Windows (OEM Preinstallation exam)
Exam Number:74-697
Certificate Validity Period:Retired (no longer actively offered)
Real Exam Qty:40-60 (varies)
Related Certifications:Windows Deployment and Administration (legacy)
Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) - legacy Windows deployment tracks
Exam Format:Scenario-based questions, Multiple choice, Case study
Exam Price:USD 100-165 (varies by region; historical pricing)
Passing Score:700 (on Microsoft scaled score 1000 system)
Exam Duration:90 minutes
Available Languages:English
Recommended Training:Windows Deployment Documentation (Microsoft Learn)
Windows ADK Overview
Exam Registration:Microsoft Certification Portal
Sample Questions:Free Download 074-697 Actual tests
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/

Microsoft 074-697 Exam Syllabus Topics:

SectionObjectives
Image Creation and Deployment- Image capture and servicing
  • 1. DISM tool operations
    • 2. WIM image capture and apply
      - System preparation
      • 1. Sysprep usage and configuration
        • 2. Generalization of Windows images
          Deployment Automation- Unattended installation
          • 1. Answer file configuration (unattend.xml)
            • 2. Setup automation phases
              - Deployment tools
              • 1. OEM deployment workflows
                • 2. Windows ADK components
                  OEM Preinstallation Fundamentals- OEM licensing basics
                  • 1. System Locked Preinstallation (SLP)
                    • 2. OEM activation mechanisms
                      - Windows installation architecture
                      • 1. Image-based deployment concepts (WIM)
                        • 2. Setup process (Windows Setup phases)
                          Hardware and Driver Integration- Hardware compatibility
                          • 1. Storage and partitioning requirements
                            • 2. BIOS/UEFI considerations
                              - Driver management
                              • 1. PnP driver handling during setup
                                • 2. Driver injection into images

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                                  The Microsoft OEM Preinstallation blueprint is structured around these principal domains:

                                  • Hardware and Driver Integration
                                  • Image Creation and Deployment
                                  • Deployment Automation

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                                  Microsoft OEM Preinstallation Sample Questions:

                                  Question #1

                                  You plan to deliver 100 client computers to a customer. The new computers will run Windows 8 Pro and will have Microsoft Office Home and Business 2010 installed.
                                  The customer plans to replace 100 existing computers that run Windows XP and Office 2007 Standard. The existing computers have several add-ins for Office installed and run many CPU-intensive applications.
                                  You need to recommend which versions of Windows 8 and Office 2010 must be installed on the new computers.
                                  Which versions should you recommend?

                                  • A. A 32-bit version of Windows 8 and a 64-bit version of Office 2010
                                  • B. A 32-bit version of Windows 8 and a 32-bit version of Office 2010
                                  • C. A 64-bit version of Windows 8 and a 64-bit version of Office 2010
                                  • D. A 64-bit version of Windows 8 and a 32-bit version of Office 2010
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                                  Correct Answer: D  🗳️

                                  Question #2

                                  You use Windows Deployment Services (WDS) to deploy Windows operating system images.
                                  You create a custom image of Windows Preinstallation Environment (Windows PE).
                                  You need to ensure that client computers use Pre-Boot Execution Environment (PXE) to load the Windows PE image.
                                  To which node in the Windows Deployment Services console should you add the image?

                                  • A. Install Images
                                  • B. Pending Devices
                                  • C. Legacy Images
                                  • D. Multicast Transmissions
                                  • E. Boot Images
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                                  Correct Answer: E  🗳️

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                                  Question #3

                                  All of the computers use Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI).
                                  You need to create a partition that includes the Windows Recovery Environment (Windows RE).
                                  Which two actions should you perform? (Each correct answer presents part of the solution. Choose two.)

                                  • A. Set the partition TypeID to de94bba4-06d1-4d40-al6a-bfd50179d6ac
                                  • B. Set the partition TypeID to 0x07.
                                  • C. Set the partition Type to EFI.
                                  • D. Set the partition TypeID to 0x27.
                                  • E. Set the partition Type to Primary.
                                  • F. Set the partition Type to MSR.
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                                  Correct Answer: A,E  🗳️

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                                  Question #4

                                  You have a server named Server1. Server1 is the member of a workgroup.
                                  On Server1, you create a local user account named User1, as shown in the following
                                  exhibit. (Click the Exhibit button.)

                                  On Server1, you create a share named Share1. You assign User1 Full control permissions to Share1. You copy the source files for Windows 8 to Share1.
                                  When attempting to access Share1 from Windows Preinstallation Environment (Windows PE), User1 receives an error message.
                                  You need to ensure that User1 can access Share1 from Windows PE.
                                  What should you do?

                                  • A. Clear the Password never expires check box for the user account of User1.
                                  • B. From Server1, modify the Advanced settings in System Properties.
                                  • C. From Server1, modify the Advanced Sharing properties.
                                  • D. Add a password to the user account of User1.
                                  Reveal Solution  Discussion  0

                                  Correct Answer: D  🗳️

                                  Question #5

                                  You work for an OEM system builder.
                                  What are three possible ways to distribute Windows 8 OEM desktop operating system licenses? (Each correct answer presents a complete solution. Choose three.)

                                  • A. A sealed System Builder pack that comes with the purchase of a new computer that has an operating system preinstalled
                                  • B. A sealed System Builder pack that comes with the purchase of a new computer that does not have an operating system preinstalled
                                  • C. An unsealed System Builder pack that comes with the purchase of a new computer that has an operating system preinstalled
                                  • D. A sealed System Builder pack without the purchase of a computer
                                  • E. An unsealed System Builder pack that comes with the purchase of a new computer that does not have an operating system preinstalled
                                  • F. An unsealed System Builder pack without the purchase of a computer
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                                  Correct Answer: A,B,C  🗳️

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