Preparation Guide for Exam 70-620

In my opinion, when we prepare any exams of Microsoft certification, we must know the following points about the exams .Here, we take 70-620 exam wich have no pre-requisites for example.
1. Firstly, it is known to everyone, we could not become a master in Microsoft Windows Vista Client just in a couple of months. To pass successfully in Exam 70-620, we must know the relative weight of each major topic area or what Objectives the exam covers.
1. Installing and upgrading Windows Vista
2. Configuring and troubleshooting Post-installation system settings
3. Configuring Windows security features
4. Configuring network connectivity
5. Maintaining and optimizing systems that run Windows Vista
6. Configuring and troubleshooting mobile computing
We would highly suggest that you visit the Microsoft website at http://www.microsoft.com/learning/exams/70-620.mspx .And all of the above points are important and will be tested in the exam 70-620.

2. how many questions are there in 70-620 TS：Windows Vista Client exam?
Generally speaking, 50-60 questions per exam.

3. What is the total mark or what is the passing score for 70-620?
Generally speaking, we  need at least 700 scores to pass 70-620 exams .And the maximum score is 1000 .however there have been a few people on various forums who have said that they’ve scored over 1000.To be sure, you should get 70% of the maximum score . And the Microsoft said that the maximum score on the exams would vary depending on the complexity of the skills being measured.

4. What is the test type of vista exam 70-620? The 70-620 test consists of Multiple Choice, Hot Area, Drag and Drop, Build list and reorder, and Build a Tree questions. The test is linear right now but it can be adaptive, and simulation questions might be asked. There are no Case study type questions in this test.

5. How much time will you have to complete 70-620 exam?
Generally speaking ,the duration of 70-620 exams is approximately 120 minutes. But please remember that the time varies from one exam to another, but it will not exceed four hours under normal circumstances. In addition to answering the exam questions, you will have time to review instructions and provide comments after the exam is completed. To request the duration of your exam, contact Prometric, the Microsoft Learning test provider; however, because Microsoft reserves the right to change the exam content and time at any time, the most accurate information will be obtained if you contact Prometric on the day of your exam.

6. What is the cost of MCTS: Configuring Microsoft Windows Vista Client?
Different country has different prices .Generally speaking; the Net Price of the exam is USD 125, which does not include applicable taxes, vouchers, promotions or membership discounts.  Also you can the find cheaper vouchers for the exams from vendors that provide Microsoft products .It is popular on the internet to have a chance to obtain a Prometric Voucher Number to enjoy a 20% special discount.

7.when will the vista exam 70-620 expire or retire ?
Firstly ,the time is not sure .there is no signal that this exam will be retired in a few years ,and if the technology is on the great demand of the market ,the exam or certification will not expire .however ,generally speaking ,Certification expires after around four to five years (when new and more relevant Microsoft products are released) .
 
2. Study plan for 70-620.
The following advice on MCTS 70-620 is from my friend Jackson who had passed 70-620 with 1000 scores. Hope it useful for us.
MS press books and Microsoft Online Resources are best materials for us to prepare 70-620 exam.
MS press books:
1. MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-620): Configuring Microsoft® Windows® Vista Client
2. Windows Sysinternals Administrator’s Reference
Microsoft Online Resources: Classroom Training and Microsoft E-Learning are useful for us.
If you have already read the self paced training kit, you’d better read the Q&As before taking the exam 70-620.However, you can’t find exactly the same questions that are in the exam. In my opinion ,it was good for you  to do  some good practice exams available online that are similar to the actual exam ..Please remember that the materials for us are for reference only. Of course, if you have some useful resources, please share them with us.