The 071-687 exam — officially the Microsoft Windows 8 Beta Exam — is Microsoft's certification exam for professionals who work with its technologies, and passing it awards the MCSA: Windows 8 certification at the Associate level. Vendor-issued credentials like this one remain among the clearest signals of skill a resume can carry. It also connects naturally to MCSA: Windows 8, MCSE: Desktop Infrastructure as a next step.

Yes — TestKingIT offers a free PDF demo of the 071-687 practice questions so you can inspect the question quality and verified answers before paying anything. Once you purchase, 365 days of free updates are included, and if the product expires, the update service renews at a 50% discount from your member zone.

Passing the 071-687 exam requires 700 / 1000, and the official registration fee is Beta: Free / Standard: $165 USD. That fee buys a single attempt — a retake is charged at full price again. The smart sequence is to rehearse first: cycle through 49 practice questions at TestKingIT under timed conditions until your scores clear the passing mark with margin, then book.

The Microsoft Windows 8 Beta blueprint comprises 6 domains, led by Configure Access to Resources (15%), Monitor and Maintain Windows Clients (20%), and Configure Network Connectivity (15%). The complete weighted syllabus is in the section above — accurate preparation starts with knowing exactly what the exam weights most.

Microsoft recommends the following training for the Microsoft Windows 8 Beta:

• Course 20687A: Configuring Windows 8

Courses build understanding; carefully compiled practice builds accuracy under pressure. Combine either resource above with 49 practice questions from TestKingIT and your preparation covers both.

No formal prerequisites; intended for IT professionals configuring Windows 8 clients

Vendor criteria evolve, so before you schedule anything, verify the latest requirements on the official Microsoft exam page.

Registration for the Microsoft Windows 8 Beta runs through these official channels:

• Microsoft Beta Exam Announcement
• Prometric (historical)

Worth noting when you book: the 071-687 exam is delivered Onsite proctored at Prometric centers; Beta period May–July 2012.

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Expect 49-60 questions inside 120-150 on the 071-687 exam. The clock is the quiet examiner: knowing the content is not enough if pacing fails you. Rehearse with the TestKingIT Windows software or online engine in timed mode — the smooth, stable interface means nothing technical distracts you while you build your rhythm.