Exam 98-349 MTA Windows Operating System Fundamentals
2nd Edition
Will be published approx. on 15. June 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
288 pages
978-1-119-06039-0 (ISBN)
Description
The Microsoft Official Academic Course (MOAC) textbook for MTA Windows Operating System Fundamentals Exam 98-349 2nd Edition is focused primarily on operating configurations and maintenance in Windows. Successful skills mastery of Exam 98-349 can help students with securing a career within an IT enterprise and help them to differentiate job hunters in today's competitive job market. This exam will cover considerations into the following:
- Operating System Configurations
- Installing and Upgrading Client Systems
- Managing Applications
- Managing Files and Folders
- Managing Devices
- Understanding Operating System Maintenance
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- Operating System Configurations
- Installing and Upgrading Client Systems
- Managing Applications
- Managing Files and Folders
- Managing Devices
- Understanding Operating System Maintenance
The MOAC IT Professional series is the Official from Microsoft, turn-key Workforce training program that leads to professional certification and was authored for college instructors and college students. MOAC gets instructors ready to teach and students ready for work by delivering essential resources in 5 key areas: Instructor readiness, student software, student assessment, instruction resources, and learning validation. With the Microsoft Official Academic course program, you are getting instructional support from Microsoft; materials that are accurate and make course delivery easy.
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Content
Lesson 1: Installing and Upgrading Client Systems 1
Objective Domain Matrix 1
Key Terms 1
Understanding Windows Systems 2
Understanding User Interfaces 3
Determining Appropriate Editions Per Device Type 3
Understanding Processor and Memory Architecture 7
Understanding Drivers 9
Understanding Windows 10 System Requirements 10
Understanding Installation Types 11
Performing a Clean Install of Windows 10 12
Upgrading to Windows 10 15
Migrating to Windows 10 from Previous Versions of Windows 16
Skill Summary 20
Knowledge Assessment 21
Case Scenarios 23
Lesson 2: Understanding Operating System Configurations 24
Objective Domain Matrix 24
Key Terms 24
Understanding User Accounts 25
Configuring and Optimizing User Account Control (UAC) 27
Configuring Windows 10 29
Introducing Windows 10 Settings 31
Using Control Panel 33
Configuring System Options 35
Changing the Date and Time 37
Configuring the Desktop and Taskbar Settings 37
Configuring the Start Menu 40
Configuring File Explorer Settings 40
Configuring User Profiles 41
Configuring Folder Locations 43
Configuring Libraries 44
Configuring Display Settings 45
Configuring Power Settings 47
Configuring Accessibility Options 50
Creating and Managing Shortcuts 53
Configuring Hyper-V 54
Creating and Configuring Virtual Machines 56
Creating and Managing Virtual Switches 60
Creating and Managing Virtual Disks 62
Creating and Managing Checkpoints 64
Skill Summary 65
Knowledge Assessment 65
Case Scenarios 67
Lesson 3: Understanding Native Applications, Tools, Mobility, and Remote Management and Assistance 69
Objective Domain Matrix 69
Key Terms 69
Configuring Internet Explorer 70
Managing Cookies and Privacy Settings 70
Configuring Security Zones 74
Using Dynamic Security and Protected Mode 76
Configuring the SmartScreen Filter and Phishing 78
Managing Add-Ons 78
Configuring Compatibility Mode 80
Configuring Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) and Certificates 81
Managing Favorites 82
Managing LAN Settings 82
Configuring Microsoft Edge 84
Configuring Cortana 85
Introducing Accessory Programs 86
Using the Snipping Tool 87
Using Windows Media Player 90
Supporting Mobile Access and Data Synchronization 93
Supporting Mobile Access and Data Synchronizing Your PC Settings 94
Configuring Offline Files 95
Using Windows Mobility Center 98
Accessing a Computer Remotely 100
Configuring Remote Desktop 100
Configuring Remote Assistance 104
Configuring Remote Management Settings 106
Using the Microsoft Management Console to Manage Systems Remotely 108
Using Windows Remote Management 111
Using WinRS.exe 112
Introducing Windows PowerShell 112
Using Remote Windows PowerShell 116
Skill Summary 118
Knowledge Assessment 118
Case Scenarios 121
Lesson 4: Managing Applications, Services, and Disks 122
Objective Domain Matrix 122
Key Terms 122
Configuring Applications 123
Configuring Desktop Apps 123
Configuring Windows Features 124
Supporting Desktop Application Co-Existence 125
Troubleshooting Program Compatibility 126
Configuring Startup Options 127
Managing Windows Store Apps 128
Configuring the Windows Store 128
Implementing Windows Store Apps 130
Understanding Group Policy and Network Application Installation 132
Understanding Services 133
Understanding Service Startup Types 134
Using MSConfig (System Configuration Utility) 138
Managing Processes and Applications with Task Manager 141
Understanding Storage 144
Understanding Storage Device Types 144
Understanding Disk and Drive Types 146
Understanding File Systems 147
Using Disk Management to Configure Disks, Volumes, and File Systems 148
Encrypting and Compressing Files and Folders 154
Understanding Encrypting File System (EFS) 154
Understanding Compression 157
Understanding BitLocker 157
Skill Summary 159
Knowledge Assessment 159
Case Scenarios 162
Lesson 5: Managing Devices 163
Objective Domain Matrix 163
Key Terms 163
Understanding Cloud Storage 164
Using OneDrive to Manage Files and Folders 164
Understanding Printing Devices 166
Understanding Local Printers 166
Understanding Network Printers 170
Printing a Document 170
Understanding Print Queues 172
Understanding Internet Printing 173
Understanding System Devices and Device Drivers 174
Managing Devices 175
Using the Devices and Printers Folder 176
Using Device Manager 177
Troubleshooting Problem Devices 180
Skill Summary 183
Knowledge Assessment 184
Case Scenarios 186
Lesson 6: Understanding File and Print Sharing 187
Objective Domain Matrix 187
Key Terms 187
Understanding File and Printer Sharing Basics 188
Configuring HomeGroup Connections 189
Creating Public, Basic, and Advanced Shares 192
Configuring Public Folders 193
Configuring File Sharing 193
Configuring File System Permissions 197
Understanding Effective NTFS Permissions 199
Viewing Effective Permissions on a Resource 202
Combining NTFS and Share Permissions 203
Mapping Drives 203
Configuring Printer Sharing 205
Skill Summary 207
Knowledge Assessment 207
Case Scenarios 209
Lesson 7: Maintaining, Updating, and Protecting Windows 10 211
Objective Domain Matrix 211
Key Terms 211
Exploring Built-in Maintenance Tools 212
Using Disk Defragmenter 212
Using Disk Cleanup 214
Using Task Scheduler 215
Using Action Center 221
Using System Information 222
Maintaining the Windows Registry 223
Configuring and Managing Updates 225
Configuring Windows Update Options 226
Managing Update History and Rolling Back Updates 229
Implementing Insider Preview 229
Implementing Current Branch (CB), Current Branch for Business (CBB), and Long-Term Servicing Branch (LTSB) Scenarios 230
Defending Your System from Malicious Software 231
Understanding Windows Firewall 232
Managing Client Security Using Windows Defender 235
Skill Summary 238
Knowledge Assessment 239
Case Scenarios 241
Lesson 8: Understanding Backup and Recovery Methods 242
Objective Domain Matrix 242
Key Terms 242
Understanding Local, Network, and Automated Backup Methods 243
Restoring Previous Versions of Files and Folders 243
Configuring System Recovery 246
Configuring a System Restore 246
Configuring a Windows 10 File Recovery Drive 249
Configuring File History 249
Performing Recovery Operations Using Windows Recovery 253
Skill Summary 256
Knowledge Assessment 257
Case Scenarios 259
Index 261
Objective Domain Matrix 1
Key Terms 1
Understanding Windows Systems 2
Understanding User Interfaces 3
Determining Appropriate Editions Per Device Type 3
Understanding Processor and Memory Architecture 7
Understanding Drivers 9
Understanding Windows 10 System Requirements 10
Understanding Installation Types 11
Performing a Clean Install of Windows 10 12
Upgrading to Windows 10 15
Migrating to Windows 10 from Previous Versions of Windows 16
Skill Summary 20
Knowledge Assessment 21
Case Scenarios 23
Lesson 2: Understanding Operating System Configurations 24
Objective Domain Matrix 24
Key Terms 24
Understanding User Accounts 25
Configuring and Optimizing User Account Control (UAC) 27
Configuring Windows 10 29
Introducing Windows 10 Settings 31
Using Control Panel 33
Configuring System Options 35
Changing the Date and Time 37
Configuring the Desktop and Taskbar Settings 37
Configuring the Start Menu 40
Configuring File Explorer Settings 40
Configuring User Profiles 41
Configuring Folder Locations 43
Configuring Libraries 44
Configuring Display Settings 45
Configuring Power Settings 47
Configuring Accessibility Options 50
Creating and Managing Shortcuts 53
Configuring Hyper-V 54
Creating and Configuring Virtual Machines 56
Creating and Managing Virtual Switches 60
Creating and Managing Virtual Disks 62
Creating and Managing Checkpoints 64
Skill Summary 65
Knowledge Assessment 65
Case Scenarios 67
Lesson 3: Understanding Native Applications, Tools, Mobility, and Remote Management and Assistance 69
Objective Domain Matrix 69
Key Terms 69
Configuring Internet Explorer 70
Managing Cookies and Privacy Settings 70
Configuring Security Zones 74
Using Dynamic Security and Protected Mode 76
Configuring the SmartScreen Filter and Phishing 78
Managing Add-Ons 78
Configuring Compatibility Mode 80
Configuring Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) and Certificates 81
Managing Favorites 82
Managing LAN Settings 82
Configuring Microsoft Edge 84
Configuring Cortana 85
Introducing Accessory Programs 86
Using the Snipping Tool 87
Using Windows Media Player 90
Supporting Mobile Access and Data Synchronization 93
Supporting Mobile Access and Data Synchronizing Your PC Settings 94
Configuring Offline Files 95
Using Windows Mobility Center 98
Accessing a Computer Remotely 100
Configuring Remote Desktop 100
Configuring Remote Assistance 104
Configuring Remote Management Settings 106
Using the Microsoft Management Console to Manage Systems Remotely 108
Using Windows Remote Management 111
Using WinRS.exe 112
Introducing Windows PowerShell 112
Using Remote Windows PowerShell 116
Skill Summary 118
Knowledge Assessment 118
Case Scenarios 121
Lesson 4: Managing Applications, Services, and Disks 122
Objective Domain Matrix 122
Key Terms 122
Configuring Applications 123
Configuring Desktop Apps 123
Configuring Windows Features 124
Supporting Desktop Application Co-Existence 125
Troubleshooting Program Compatibility 126
Configuring Startup Options 127
Managing Windows Store Apps 128
Configuring the Windows Store 128
Implementing Windows Store Apps 130
Understanding Group Policy and Network Application Installation 132
Understanding Services 133
Understanding Service Startup Types 134
Using MSConfig (System Configuration Utility) 138
Managing Processes and Applications with Task Manager 141
Understanding Storage 144
Understanding Storage Device Types 144
Understanding Disk and Drive Types 146
Understanding File Systems 147
Using Disk Management to Configure Disks, Volumes, and File Systems 148
Encrypting and Compressing Files and Folders 154
Understanding Encrypting File System (EFS) 154
Understanding Compression 157
Understanding BitLocker 157
Skill Summary 159
Knowledge Assessment 159
Case Scenarios 162
Lesson 5: Managing Devices 163
Objective Domain Matrix 163
Key Terms 163
Understanding Cloud Storage 164
Using OneDrive to Manage Files and Folders 164
Understanding Printing Devices 166
Understanding Local Printers 166
Understanding Network Printers 170
Printing a Document 170
Understanding Print Queues 172
Understanding Internet Printing 173
Understanding System Devices and Device Drivers 174
Managing Devices 175
Using the Devices and Printers Folder 176
Using Device Manager 177
Troubleshooting Problem Devices 180
Skill Summary 183
Knowledge Assessment 184
Case Scenarios 186
Lesson 6: Understanding File and Print Sharing 187
Objective Domain Matrix 187
Key Terms 187
Understanding File and Printer Sharing Basics 188
Configuring HomeGroup Connections 189
Creating Public, Basic, and Advanced Shares 192
Configuring Public Folders 193
Configuring File Sharing 193
Configuring File System Permissions 197
Understanding Effective NTFS Permissions 199
Viewing Effective Permissions on a Resource 202
Combining NTFS and Share Permissions 203
Mapping Drives 203
Configuring Printer Sharing 205
Skill Summary 207
Knowledge Assessment 207
Case Scenarios 209
Lesson 7: Maintaining, Updating, and Protecting Windows 10 211
Objective Domain Matrix 211
Key Terms 211
Exploring Built-in Maintenance Tools 212
Using Disk Defragmenter 212
Using Disk Cleanup 214
Using Task Scheduler 215
Using Action Center 221
Using System Information 222
Maintaining the Windows Registry 223
Configuring and Managing Updates 225
Configuring Windows Update Options 226
Managing Update History and Rolling Back Updates 229
Implementing Insider Preview 229
Implementing Current Branch (CB), Current Branch for Business (CBB), and Long-Term Servicing Branch (LTSB) Scenarios 230
Defending Your System from Malicious Software 231
Understanding Windows Firewall 232
Managing Client Security Using Windows Defender 235
Skill Summary 238
Knowledge Assessment 239
Case Scenarios 241
Lesson 8: Understanding Backup and Recovery Methods 242
Objective Domain Matrix 242
Key Terms 242
Understanding Local, Network, and Automated Backup Methods 243
Restoring Previous Versions of Files and Folders 243
Configuring System Recovery 246
Configuring a System Restore 246
Configuring a Windows 10 File Recovery Drive 249
Configuring File History 249
Performing Recovery Operations Using Windows Recovery 253
Skill Summary 256
Knowledge Assessment 257
Case Scenarios 259
Index 261