Monday 28 March 2016

Exam 70-355 Universal Windows Platform – App Data, Services, and Coding Patterns

Published: October 13, 2015
Languages: English
Audiences: Developers
Technology: Windows 10
Credit toward certification: MCP, MCSD

Skills measured
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Recognize and apply a specified design pattern
Describe the relationship between architecture, design pattern, and framework
Recognize common architectures and when they should be used, recognize common design patterns and when a pattern can be applied to make programming tasks faster and easier
Describe traditional Microsoft .NET design patterns
Describe the Gang of Four design patterns, including creational patterns, structural patterns, and behavioral patterns; describe 3-tier/N-tier patterns; describe enterprise patterns; describe cloud design patterns; describe head first patterns; describe repository patterns; describe unit of work patterns
Apply the Model-View-ViewModel (MVVM) Prism pattern
Separate concerns, develop the views for the MVVM app, develop the view-models for the MVVM app, develop the models for the MVVM app, develop class interactions and data binding for the MVVM app

Develop app and business logic, code that interfaces with other line-of-business (LOB) apps, and LOB Server Services (AD, SP)
Develop code for app-specific processes and computations
Create an asynchronous method or process, managing the return value from an asynchronous method, debugging and error handling for an asynchronous method, develop storyboards and custom animations for an object, represent 3-D models as code objects, manage 2-D projections of 3-D objects, use Task, ThreadPool, and background transfers
Implement background tasks
Create a background task, register a background task, set and respond to triggers, debug a background task, implement a lock screen app, share data/events between an app and its background tasks; directly calling a background task
Manage app lifecycle events
Prepare for suspension, resume from suspension or termination, implement an extended splash screen, extend execution and monitor suspension errors
Implement interactions with other apps
Integrate a share contract to share content with another app, integrate contact and appointment functionality, implement mapping and navigation (geolocation, geofencing, and Bing Maps), exchange data/file between apps, including launch for result; use drag and drop
Implement notifications and Windows Push Notification Services (WNS)
Implement and manage notifications; support Live Tile updates, including toasts and badges, support Action Center and secondary tiles
Implement interactions with devices
Develop code for camera and microphone, including photo, video, and audio; implement screen capture; implement printing and Play To; integrate HoloLens sensors and services; support wireless communication
Develop class libraries (code libraries, DLLs)
Naming assemblies, namespaces, types, and members in class libraries; using static and abstract classes, interfaces, enumerations, structures, and other types; designing and using properties, methods, constructors, fields, events, operators, and parameters; implementing extensibility mechanisms such as subclassing, using events, virtual members, and callbacks; designing, throwing, and catching exceptions

Develop code for implementing secure cloud data services and storage
Design and implement data roaming
Roaming user settings and preferences, roaming app session info
Design and implement a RESTful data solution (oData, JSON)
Using the ASP.NET Web API, implementing JSON serialization, adding a service reference to the project, using Windows.Web.Http.HttpClient objects
Design and implement Azure and cloud data sources
Implement offline data sync, implement caching, support OneDrive integration, implement file access and management (including File Picker and file access APIs), upload images to Azure Storage
Integrate Azure data services
Call a custom Cloud Service API from a client, schedule backend jobs in Mobile Services
Design and implement removable and embedded local data sources
Support SD card storage, implement SQLite on mobile devices

Develop code to implement authentication and business security requirements
Implement code to manage authentication and identity
Web authentication broker; Azure authentication; implement code to manage identity; implement biometric identity verification, including Windows Hello; implement Credential Locker, implement single sign-on
Implement code to manage authorization and access to resources
Implement authentication requests; authorize users and apps; manage authorization IDs; restrict access to resources, including data, files, folders, and devices
Implement cryptography within an app
Create cryptographic keys, hash and sign content, create message authentication codes, encrypt and decrypt data
Support enterprise security considerations
Implement security transparency, implement code access security, implement role-based security

Integrate cloud services and Azure App Service services
Build native and cross-platform apps using services
Integrate Azure App Service mobile app functionality within an existing mobile app, use a .NET client with Mobile Services, call a custom API from a client
Connect to your enterprise systems using services
Build a service that uses an existing SQL database, connect to an on-premises SQL Server from an Azure mobile service using hybrid connections, scale mobile services backed by Azure SQL database, authenticate your app with Active Directory Authentication Library single sign-on, add role-based access control to mobile services with Azure Active Directory, access Microsoft SharePoint on behalf of the user, schedule backend jobs in mobile services, troubleshoot a mobile services .NET backend
Connect to SaaS APIs using services
Implement single sign-on using credentials from third-party identity providers, build a service that uses MongoDB as a data store
Build offline-ready apps with sync using services
Allow employees to work offline when connectivity is not available, synchronize with your enterprise backend systems when devices comes back online, recover in the event of a disaster
Push notifications to users using services
Add push notifications to your app, send push notifications to authenticated users

Develop code that is maintainable and that supports app versioning, compatibility, and coexistence
Develop code using version control (TFVC or Git)
Develop code using a standardized coding convention, implement best practices for assembly versioning
Implement best practices for assemblies and side-by-side execution
Use strong-named assemblies, including version, culture, and publisher; use the GAC to provide version-aware storage; create an app that runs in isolation
Implement best practices for assembly placement and the GAC
Using an app configuration file, using codebases, providing a binding context


Tuesday 22 March 2016

MCSA Part 1: Exam 70-346 Office 365 Part 1: Managing Office 365 Identities and Requirements

Published: February 17, 2014
Languages: English, Chinese (Simplified), French, German, Japanese, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish
Audiences: IT professionals
Technology: Microsoft Office 365
Credit toward certification: MCP, MCSA

Who should take this exam?
Candidates for this exam are IT professionals who take part in evaluating, planning, deploying, and operating the Office 365 services, including its dependencies, requirements, and supporting technologies. Candidates should have experience with the Office 365 Admin Center and an understanding of Microsoft Exchange Online, Skype for Business Online, SharePoint Online, Office 365 ProPlus, and Azure Active Directory. This includes experience with service descriptions, configuration options, and integrating services with existing identity management and on-premises infrastructure to support the business requirements of an organization.

Skills measured
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Provision Office 365 (15–20%)
Provision tenants
Configuring the tenant name, tenant region, initial global administrator; manage tenant subscriptions; and managing the licensing model
Add and configure custom domains
Specify domain name, confirm ownership, specify domain purpose, and move ownership of DNS to Office 365
Plan a pilot
Designate pilot users, identify workloads that don’t require migration, run the Office 365 Health, Readiness, and Connectivity Checks, run IdFix, create a test plan or use case, and connect existing email accounts for pilot users, understand service descriptions and planning to onboard users to Office 365

Plan and implement networking and security in Office 365 (15–20%)
Configure DNS records for services
Creating DNS records for Exchange Online, Skype for Business Online, and SharePoint Online
Enable client connectivity to Office 365
Configure proxy server to allow client access to Office 365 URLs, configure firewalls for outbound port access to Office 365, recommend bandwidth, Internet connectivity for clients, and deploy desktop setup for previous versions of Office clients
Administer Microsoft Azure Rights Management (RM)
Activate rights management, Office integration with rights management, assign roles for rights management, and enable recovery of protected documents
Manage administrator roles in Office 365
Implementing a permission model, create or revoke assignment of administrative roles or the administrative model, determine and assign global administrator, billing administrator and user administrator, delegated administrator, and control password resets

Preparation resources
Create DNS records for Office 365 when you manage your DNS records
Assigning admin roles in Office 365

Manage cloud identities (15–20%)
Configure password management
Setting expiration policy, password complexity, password resets in Administration Center
Manage user and security groups
Bulk import (CSV), soft delete, Administration Center, and multi-factor authentication
Manage cloud identities with Windows PowerShell
Configure passwords to never expire, bulk update of user properties, bulk user creation, Azure Active Directory cmdlets, bulk user license management, and hard delete users

Preparation resources
Password policy for Office 365
User account management
Manage Azure AD using Windows PowerShell

Implement and manage identities by using Azure Active Directory Synchronization (AADSync) (15–20%)

Prepare on-premises Active Directory for AADSync
Plan for non-routable domain names, clean up existing objects, plan for filtering Active Directory, and support for multiple forests
Set up AADSync tool
Implement soft match filtering and identify synchronized attributes, password sync, and installation requirements
Manage Active Directory users and groups with AADSync in place
Delete (soft delete), create, modify users and groups with AADSync in place, and scheduled and forcing synchronization

Preparation resources
Prepare for directory synchronization
Synchronize your directories

Implement and manage federated identities for single sign-on (SSO) (15–20%)
Plan requirements for Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS)
Plan namespaces and certificates, AD FS internal topologies and dependencies, WAP/AD FS proxy topologies, network requirements, multi-factor authentication, and access filtering using claims rules
Install and manage AD FS servers
Create AD FS service account, configure farm or stand-alone settings, add additional servers, convert from standard to federated domain, and manage certificate lifecycle
Install and manage WAP/AD FS proxy servers
Set up perimeter network name resolution, install required Windows roles and features, set up certificates, configure WAP/AD FS proxy settings, and set custom proxy forms login page

Preparation resources
Plan your AD FS deployment
Checklist: Use AD FS to implement and manage single sign-on
Administering Office 365 Jump Start (03): DirSync, SSO, and ADFS

Monitor and troubleshoot Office 365 availability and usage (15–20%)
Analyze reports
Analyze service reports, mail protection reports, auditing log, and portal email hygiene reports
Monitor service health
Using RSS feed, service health dashboard (including awareness of planned maintenance, service updates, and historical data), Office 365 Management Pack for System Center Operations Manager, and Windows PowerShell cmdlets
Isolate service interruption
Create a service request, Microsoft Remote Connectivity Analyzer (RCA), Microsoft Lync Connectivity Analyzer tool, Microsoft Connectivity Analyzer tool, and hybrid free/busy troubleshooter

Preparation resources
Reporting features and troubleshooting tools
Service health
QUESTION 1
You have an Office 365 environment. Synchronization between the on-premises Active Directory and Office 365 is enabled.
You need to deactivate directory synchronization.
Which Windows PowerShell cmdlet should you run?

A. Update-MsolFederatedDomain
B. Remove-MsolDomain
C. Remove-MsolFederatedDomain
D. Set-MsolDirSyncEnabled

Answer: D

Explanation:
The complete command to disable directory Sync is Set-MsolDirSyncEnabled –EnableDirSync $false
Reference: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2619062


QUESTION 2
Your company has a subscription to Office 365 for midsize business and enterprises. The company uses Microsoft Lync Online.
You need to open ports on the network firewall to enable all of the features of Lync Online.
Which port or ports should you open? (Each correct answer presents part of the solution. Choose all that apply.)

A. inbound TCP 443
B. outbound TCP 5061
C. outbound UDP 3478
D. outbound TCP 443
E. outbound UDP 50000 to outbound UDP 59999
F. inbound TCP 8080

Answer: A,C,D,E
Reference: http://ahandyblog.wordpress.com/cloud-technologies/firewall-ports-for-office-365


QUESTION 3
You are the Office 365 administrator for your company.
Users report that they have received significantly more spam messages over the past month than they normally receive.
You need to analyze trends for the email messages received over the past 60 days.
From the Office 365 admin center, what should you view?

A. The Mail protection reports
B. The Mailbox content search and hold report
C. Messages on the Message center page
D. The Office 365 Malware detections in sent mail report

Answer: A


QUESTION 4
Contoso, Ltd. has an Office 365 tenant. The company has two servers named Server1 and Server2 that run Windows 2012 R2 Server. The servers are not joined to the contoso.com domain. Server2 is deployed to the perimeter network. You install Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) certificates on both servers.
You deploy internal and external firewalls. All firewalls allow HTTPS traffic.
You must deploy single sign-on (SSO) and Active Directory Federation Services (AD FS).
You need to install and configure all AD FS components in the environment.
Which four actions should you perform in sequence? To answer, move the appropriate actions from the list of actions to the answer area and arrange them in the correct order.


Answer:



QUESTION 5
A graphic design agency has an Office 365 tenant. The agency uses only computers that run the Apple Macintosh operating system. Some users have Microsoft Entourage 2008 for Mac, and some have Microsoft Outlook for Mac.
All users report that they cannot access Exchange Online to check their email.
You need to run test connectivity for all users to identify the problem. You need to use the Microsoft Remote Connectivity Analyzer and the credentials of the users.
What should you do? To answer, drag the appropriate test to run to the correct email client. Each test may be used once, more than once, or not at all. You may need to drag the split bar between panes or scroll to view content.


Answer:

Thursday 17 March 2016

300-070 Implementing Cisco IP Telephony & Video, Part 1 v1.0

Exam Number 300-070 CIPTV1
Associated Certifications CCNP Collaboration
Duration 75 Minutes (55 - 65 questions)
Available Languages English

This exam tests learners for implementing a Cisco Unified Collaboration solution in a single-site environment. The exam focuses primarily on Cisco Unified Communications Manager. Candidates will need to show they can configure Cisco Unified Communications Manager, implement gateways and Cisco Unified Border Element, and build dial plans to place on-net and off-net voice and video calls using traditional numbered dial plans and Uniform Resource Identifiers (URIs). Candidates will also implement media resources, including voice and video conferences, and be able to describe how quality of service ensures that the network provides the required quality to voice and video calls.

The following course is the recommended training for this exam.
Implementing Cisco IP Telephony & Video, Part 1 (CIPTV1)
Cisco Technology Training for Collaboration E-Learning

Courses listed are offered by Cisco Learning Partners-the only authorized source for Cisco IT training delivered exclusively by Certified Cisco Instructors. Check the List of Learning Partners for a Cisco Learning Partner nearest you.

QUESTION 1
What is the maximum number of 1080p30 HD Conference Participants if an MSE 8000 has fourMSE8710 blades clustered?

A. 48.
B. 180
C. 720
D. 800

Answer: A
Reference:
Page 389
CIPTV110SG_Vol1


QUESTION 2
Which two options are IOS conference bridge types in CUCM? (Choose two)

A. CiscoIOS Enhanced Conference Bridge
B. CiscoIOS Standard Conference Bridge
C. CiscoIOS Software Conference Bridge
D. CiscoIOS Hardware Conference Bridge
E. Cisco IOS Conference Bridge

Answer: A,E
Reference:
Page 367
Cisco Unified Communications Manager Administration Guide, Release 10.0(1)


QUESTION 3
Which protocol is recommended to be used between Cisco Unified Communications Manager and thevoice gateway to simplify the dial plan?

A. SIP.
B. SCCP.
C. H323.
D. RSVP.
E. MGCP.

Answer: E


QUESTION 4
When implementing a global dial plan, which digit manipulation feature in CUCM does Ciscorecommend for adding +1 to all outbound calls?

A. Called party transformation.
B. Calling party transformation.
C. Translation pattern.
D. External phone mask.

Answer: A


QUESTION 5
Which statement about a partition is true?

A. A partition is a logical group of transformation patterns with similar accessibility characteristics.
B. A partition is a group of gateways with similar accessibility characteristics.
C. A partition is a logical group of directory numbers with similar accessibility characteristics.
D. A partition is a logical group of route patterns with similar accessibility characteristics.

Answer: C
Reference:
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/docs/voice-unified-communications/unified-communications-managercallmanager/13920-call-routing.html



Friday 11 March 2016

210-455 CLDADM Introducing Cisco Cloud Administration


Exam Number 210-455 CLDADM
Associated Certifications CCNA Cloud
Duration 90 Minutes (55 - 65 questions)
Available Languages English
Register Pearson VUE
Exam Policies Read current policies and requirements
Exam Tutorial Review type of exam questions

This exam tests a candidate's knowledge of the basics of Cisco Cloud administration including Cloud provisioning, management, monitoring, reporting, charge-back models and remediation.

The following course is the recommended training for this exam.

Introducing Cisco Cloud Administration (CLDADM) E-Learning

Courses listed are offered by Cisco Learning Partners-the only authorized source for Cisco IT training delivered exclusively by Certified Cisco Instructors. Check the List of Learning Partners for a Cisco Learning Partner nearest you.

Exam Description
The Introducing Cisco Cloud Administration (CLDADM) exam (210-455) is a 90-minute, 55–65 question assessment that is associated with the CCNA Cloud Certification. This exam tests a candidate's knowledge of the basics of Cisco Cloud administration including Cloud provisioning, management, monitoring, reporting, charge-back models, and remediation.
The following topics are general guidelines for the content likely to be included on the exam. However, other related topics may also appear on any specific delivery of the exam. In order to better reflect the contents of the exam and for clarity purposes, the guidelines below may change at any time without notice.

1.0 Cloud Infrastructure Administration and Reporting 21%
1.1 Configure users/groups and role-based access control in the portal, including basic troubleshooting
1.1.a Describe default roles
1.1.b Configure new user with single role
1.1.c Describe multirole user profiles
1.1.d Configure a user profile

1.2 Perform virtual machine operations
1.2.a Configure live migrations of VMs from host to host
1.2.b Edit VM
1.2.c Configure VM snapshots
1.2.d Describe reverting a VM to a snapshot

1.3 Deploy virtual app containers
1.3.a Provide basic support and troubleshoot app container with firewall, networking, and load balancer

2.0 Chargeback and Billing Reports 10%
2.1 Describe the chargeback model
2.1.a Describe chargeback features
2.1.b Describe budget policy
2.1.c Describe cost models
2.1.d Describe adding a cost model to a tenant

2.2 Generate various reports for virtual and physical accounts
2.2.a Execute billing reports
2.2.b Execute a system utilization reporting
2.2.c Execute a snapshot report

3.0 Cloud Provisioning 26%
3.1 Describe predefined Cisco UCS Director-based services within the Cisco Prime Service Catalog
3.1.a Describe the configuration of service names and icons
3.1.b Describe order permissions
3.1.b (i) RBAC
3.1.c Describe template formats
3.1.c (i) Storage
3.1.c (ii) Compute
3.1.c (iii) Network
3.1.c (iv) Virtualization

3.2 Describe provisioning verification
3.2.a Describe how to place an order for a service from the Cisco Primer Service Catalog as an end-user
3.2.b Verify that provisioning is done correctly
3.2.c Access VMs and applications that have been provisioned

3.3 Deploy preconfigured templates and make minor changes to the service catalog offerings that do not affect workflows or services
3.3.a Describe the deployment of templates: storage, compute, network, and virtualization
3.3.b Describe differences between the templates
3.3.c Describe the need to convert between templates

4.0 Cloud Systems Management and Monitoring 26%
4.1 Identify the components of Cisco Prime Service Catalog
4.1.a End-user store front
4.1.b Stack designer
4.1.c Heat orchestration

4.2 Describe the components of Cisco UCS Director
4.2.a Describe infrastructure management and monitoring
4.2.b Describe orchestration
4.2.c Describe the portal
4.2.d Describe the Bare Metal Agent

4.3 Describe Cisco UCS Performance Manager
4.3.a Describe capacity planning
4.3.b Describe bandwidth monitoring
4.3.c Describe how host groups facilitate dynamic monitoring

4.4 Describe the components of Cisco IAC
4.4.a Describe Cisco Process Orchestrator
4.4.b Describe Cisco Prime Service Catalog
4.4.c Describe Cisco Server Provisioner

4.5 Perform cloud monitoring using Cisco Prime Service Catalog, Cisco UCS Director, Cisco Prime infrastructure
4.5.a Describe fault monitoring
4.5.b Describe performance monitoring
4.5.c Describe monitoring of provisioning outcomes

4.6 Create monitoring dashboards
4.6.a Configure custom dashboards
4.6.b Configure threshold settings

5.0 Cloud Remediation 17%
5.1 Configure serviceability options
5.1.a Configure syslog
5.1.b Configure NTP
5.1.c Configure DNS
5.1.d Configure DHCP
5.1.e Configure SMTP

5.2 Interpret Logs for root cause analysis
5.2.a Analyze fault logs
5.2.b Analyze admin logs
5.2.c Analyze application logs

5.3 Configure backups
5.3.a Configure database backup
5.3.b Configure database restore

QUESTION 1
Which option lists the Cisco Prime Service Catalog support approval guidelines?

A. • Policy-based controls and approvals
• User entitlement and role-based access control
• Service lifecycle management
• Financial and demand management
B. • Built in role-based security
• Management of API integration
• Financial and demand management
• Manager approvals
C. • Certified installer
• Network access lists
• Service lifecycle management
• Global directory access
D. • Cisco UCS training
• Extensive dashboard with large amount of features and extensive entitlement objects
• Project management software
• Financial planning software access

Answer: A


QUESTION 2
An administrator wants to customize the alert thresholds in Cisco Prime Infrastructure. Which section under system settings is used to perform this customization?

A. PI Alarms and Events
B. Configuration
C. PI Event Configuration
D. SNMP Configuration

Answer: C


QUESTION 3
Where are the main fault logs for root cause analysis located?

A. on your local computer via an SSH session
B. on the server where the application is installed
C. on the database server
D. on the switch that connects the database and application server

Answer: B


QUESTION 4
In the storage system, which device represents the root partition by default?

A. sda1
B. sdb1
C. sdc
D. vhd

Answer: A


QUESTION 5
In which module is site debugging turned on in Cisco Prime Service Catalog?

A. Logging
B. Service Manager
C. Administration
D. Service Link

Answer: C

Wednesday 9 March 2016

830-506 LVCIP Leading Virtual Classroom Instruction - Practical

830-506 LVCIP
Leading Virtual Classroom Instruction - Practical

Exam Number 830-506
Associated Certifications Virtual Classroom Instruction Specialist
Duration 20 - 27 minutes

The Practical Exam for Cisco Virtual Classroom Instruction Specialist assesses the candidate's ability to lead a virtual classroom session with live participants using the techniques and best practices of skilled virtual instructors. Candidates submit a 20-27-minute Cisco WebEx recording in which they demonstrate the skills listed in the Practical Exam Topics. The recordings receive a Pass or Fail score. Candidates must pass both the 810-502 LVCI Written Exam and the 830-506 LVCIP Practical Exam to obtain certification.

Practical Exam Overview
The Practical Exam for Cisco Virtual Classroom Instruction Specialist assesses the candidate’s ability to lead a virtual classroom session with live participants using the techniques and best practices of skilled virtual instructors. Candidates submit a 20-27-minute Cisco WebEx recording in which they demonstrate the skills listed in the Practical Exam Topics. The recordings receive a Pass or Fail score. Candidates must pass both the 810-501 LVCI Written Exam and the 830-505 LVCIP Practical Exam to obtain certification.

The following is the recommended training for this exam:
Cisco Leading Virtual Classroom Instruction (LVCI) is a live, virtual instructor-led course that develops the skills to prepare and manage a virtual classroom, effectively deliver material online, and use collaboration tools and techniques to increase student participation and comprehension. The course is appropriate for instructors in career training or academic environments, who are either new to virtual training or want to learn new skills to present engaging and impactful virtual sessions. The course consists of 17 ½ hours of live virtual instruction, ~12 hours of self-paced activities and 6 hours of participant presentations, delivered over five consecutive days. The course is presented by Cisco WebEx University instructors, who have collectively delivered over 40,000 virtual training sessions and have first-hand experience with the techniques and best practices covered in the course.

Requirements for the Practical Exam
Candidates should read all of the following requirements before registering for the Practical Exam. To pass the Practical Exam, candidates must record themselves leading a virtual classroom session with live participants and demonstrating the virtual classroom instruction techniques and best practices, as listed in the Practical Exam Topics. In addition, each recording must satisfy the requirements listed below. A recording that does not meet these minimum requirements will receive a failing score.

The session can be taken from a course of any length, on any topic. In addition to submitting the demo, candidates must complete a questionnaire (login) that provides context for the recording and helps judges score the recording appropriately. Candidates must use the same CSCO ID number on both the questionnaire and the demonstration recording.
The session must have between 6 and 16 live participants. The behavior and actions of participants is not being judged, only the behavior and actions of the instructor.
The recording must be at least 20 minutes and no more than 27 minutes in length. Select any portion of a classroom session that you believe demonstrates your abilities as a virtual classroom instructor and meets Cisco’s requirements, as listed in the Practical Exam Topics.

In order to preserve the continuity of the session, you will only be allowed one break (one stop and restart) in the recording. This break can only be used for a structured learning activity that is not easily shown as part of the session or takes place outside of the session. Such activities may include, but are not limited to: break-out group activities, lab activities, offline reading assignments, web scavenger hunts, watching a video, etc. The recording must show the instructor introducing the activity, dismissing the learners to complete the activity, and reconvening the learners after completion of the activity.

Currently, we can accept only recordings which are made using the Cisco WebEx conferencing platform and saved to the candidate’s hard drive. Candidates who do not have WebEx deployed in their organization, can obtain a Cisco WebEx 14-day trial copy to record their practical exam demonstration. Recordings must be saved using the WebEx local recording option, rather than the default WebEx network recording option. A local recording is a file that is saved on your computer’s hard drive and has an *.arf or *.wrf file extension. A network recording is saved to a WebEx server, cannot be downloaded, and is only available for a short time.

To generate a local recording, go to the WebEx Meeting menu and choose Recorder Settings. There you will see the option to create a local recording. Once you have selected the local recording option, just press the Record button on the WebEx interface or choose Start Recording from the Meeting menu.

Candidates can view their completed recording prior to submission and are encouraged to assess their performance against the Practical Exam Topics and ensure it represents their best effort. Instructions on how to ensure the audio and screen display in your recording are synchronized, are available at Synchronizing WebEx Recordings.

Once you are satisfied with your demonstration, you are ready to submit it for grading to Cisco’s official testing partner Pearson VUE. You should have your final recording and completed questionnaire ready to upload before logging onto the Pearson site, as you will be immediately directed to the upload site. Candidates will be asked to verify their identity and sign an authorization to release the recording for grading purposes.

Grading of the Exam
Each recorded demonstration will be reviewed by two independent certification specialists and scored according to the list of candidate expectations (Practical Exam Topics). Each grader will assign a Pass or Fail score. In cases where the two independent graders do not agree, a third grader will review the demonstration to determine the final outcome. Candidates who do not receive a passing grade will receive a list of the areas in which they did not exhibit sufficient skill. Results will be emailed to you by Pearson VUE within 6 weeks. The length of time required to grade the exam is dependent on the schedules of the two or three graders required to review the recording. Candidates can review your official exam results and certification status anytime by logging into the Certification Tracking System using the CSCO ID number that is assigned during registration for the very first Cisco certification exam. Please use the same number for any and all subsequent exam attempts.


Submitting Your Exam
Only candidates that have a passing score on the written exam may register for and submit a practical demonstration recording. Candidates will register for the Practical Exam with Pearson VUE.

When you register for the Practical Exam (#830-505 LVCIP), you will be asked to upload two files; one is the recording of the virtual class session and the second file is a short questionnaire (login required), in which you describe the context of your recording. Copy this text-based LVCIP Questionnaire to your hard drive, answer the questions about your recording, save it with a new file name, and be ready to upload it during the registration process at Pearson VUE. If you have any questions about preparation of your Practical Exam demonstration recording, contact Certification Support and they can assist you.

Exam Description
The Practical Exam for Cisco Virtual Classroom Instruction Specialist assesses the candidate's ability to lead a virtual classroom session with live participants using the techniques and best practices of skilled virtual instructors. Candidates submit a 20-27-minute Cisco WebEx recording in which they demonstrate the skills listed in the Practical Exam Topics. The recordings receive a Pass or Fail score. Candidates must pass both the 810-502 LVCI Written Exam and the 830-506 LVCIP Practical Exam to obtain certification.

The following topics are general guidelines for the content likely to be included on the exam. However, other related topics may also appear on any specific delivery of the exam. In order to better reflect the contents of the exam and for clarity purposes, the guidelines below may change at any time without notice.

1.0 Prepare Yourself and Your Physical and Virtual Environment for Conducting an Effective Virtual Classroom Session

1.1 Set up the trainer's physical and virtual environment including preparing the attendee environment

1.2 Prepare yourself for facilitating in a virtual training environment

1.3 Develop contingency plans for common difficulties

1.4 Review course materials and address any areas that are unclear or may lead to learner confusion
2.0 Demonstrate Effective Classroom Management Skills in a Virtual Classroom Setting

2.1 Implement contingency plans to manage disruptions

2.2 Keep sessions on track by responding to questions, keeping participants focused, and encouraging participation

2.3 Apply time management strategies effectively
3.0 Provide Clear Instruction and Guidance to Learners

3.1 Present content in a logical flow and order

3.2 Use a pace appropriate for students, learning objectives and learning material

3.3 Describe concepts in a clear and complete manner, using relevant examples
4.0 Demonstrate Effective Presentation Skills in a Virtual Classroom Setting

4.1 Present content in a logical flow and order

4.2 Use a pace appropriate for students, learning objectives and learning material

4.3 Describe concepts in a clear and complete manner, using relevant examples

4.4 Transition effectively between topics and instructional elements
5.0 Select and Effectively Use Tools for Presentation and Collaboration that are Appropriate for Achieving Intended Learning Objective or Desired Result

5.1 Use annotation tools to focus attention to relevant content

5.2 Use sharing features when appropriate, including application, presentation, desktop, etc.

5.3 Use white boarding or white space to enhance instruction or group process

5.4 Use collaboration tools when appropriate, including annotation, chat, Q&A, polling, video, pass presenter role, remote control
6.0 Demonstrate Use of Voice Modulation and Effective Audio Techniques

6.1 Uses appropriate modulation, vocal inflection, tone, and volume (e.g., varies pitch and emphasis to avoid speaking in monotone)

6.2 Conveys energy and enthusiasm (e.g., puts a smile in his/her voice)

6.3 Makes appropriate vocal adjustments (e.g., adjusts pace or volume) in response to participant feedback

6.4 Creates an effective audio environment (e.g., ensures a quiet presentation space, and that participants have audio as they join)

6.5 Limit use of filler words (e.g., um, ah, you know, etc.)
7.0 Assess Student Comprehension Using Effective Instructional Practices

7.1 Check in at regular intervals to gauge comprehension

7.2 Adjust instruction based on feedback and/or behavioral cues from participants

7.3 Evaluate knowledge levels by asking questions that assess how well participants can recall, understand, and/or apply session content


7.4 Reviews content or adjusts pace of delivery to enhance comprehension if required
8.0 Manage Participation Effectively

8.1 Employ effective questioning skills to involve learners: ask open-ended questions; wait after asking questions, let people volunteer

8.2 Ensure most participants are responding and interacting at the desired level

8.3 Gauge when to control the facilitation process versus when to let interaction flow

8.4 Facilitate interaction between participants to achieve balanced participation among class members

8.5 Define how participants should participate (use chat, raise hand icon, speak up) and reinforce desired behavior
9.0 Maintain a Positive Learning Environment

9.1 Build rapport with students

9.2 Establish and maintain credibility with learners

9.3 Create a safe and comfortable environment that is conducive to the learning process


Tuesday 1 March 2016

Exam MB6-700 Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R2 Project

Published: April 28, 2013
Languages: English
Audiences: Information workers
Technology: Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R2
Credit toward certification: MCP, Microsoft Dynamics Certified Technology Specialist

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Manage projects (35-40%)
Set up projects
View a list of projects, edit project details, change project groups, specify project ID numbers, define project hierarchies, set report sort fields, create a new project by using the Project Copy Wizard, create and rename project stages
Set up projects of different types
Create time and material projects, create fixed-price projects, create internal projects, create cost projects, create investment projects, create time projects, create and configure project groups
Post project transactions
Define categories and category groups; set up cost prices, sales prices, and price groups; define line properties; define and enter project hour transactions, project expense transactions, and project item transactions; post project hour journals and timesheets by using effective labor rate (ELR); charge an invoice journal; create free text invoices; enter items in an inventory journal by using the item requirements form; define purchase orders and sales orders; define and enter beginning balances; review and adjust project transactions; set up journal approval and descriptions; set up ledger posting
Manage project timesheets
Set up timesheet periods, set up timesheet-related parameters, configure timesheet workflows, set up effective labor rate (ELR), set up My Favorites, set up My Delegates, create and approve timesheets, report missing timesheets
Post project invoices
Describe invoicing project concepts; set up project invoicing; set up project contracts; define billing requirements for transactions; create, adjust, and post invoice proposals; invoice on-account transactions; view posted invoices; reverse transactions by using credit notes
Manage project budgeting
Review general ledger budgeting and forecasting concepts, define the budget approval workflow, create an original budget, configure project budget properties, allocate budgets across fiscal periods and years, review budget impact and balances, review and approve budgets, manage committed costs, carry forward budget amounts at year end
Manage project inquiries and reports
Access project information by using the project control forms; export lists to Microsoft Excel; generate reports on project base data, forecasts, revenue, and transactions

Manage advanced projects (30-35%)
Configure project validation
Explain project validation, set up project validation parameters, enable validation for workers, set up validation groups, set up project validation category assignments
Configure project forecasting
Define forecast models; enter forecasts for hours, expenses, fees, items, and on-account payments; set up forecast scheduling; define forecasting on hours
Manage advanced project invoicing
Set up project invoicing parameters; set up funding sources, limits, and rules and allocations; set up fixed-rate agreements; manage grants; approve or revoke invoice proposals
Track work in process (WIP) for internal projects
Configure internal projects to include WIP, configure investment projects to track WIP and capitalize costs
Manage advanced time and material projects
Describe a time and material project with WIP, run a time and material project with WIP, describe post costs forms, describe time and material project with accruals, create a time and material project with accruals, reverse accrued revenue
Manage advanced fixed-price projects
Set up estimate period types, set up cost templates, set up estimate projects, create estimates for fixed-price projects, create a fixed-price project by using the completed contract method, create a fixed-price project by using the completed percentage and sales value method, create a fixed-price project by using the completed percentage and production plus (+) profit method

Manage projects for service industry (30-35%)
Manage Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
Create and modify a WBS template, create a project WBS, set up rate cards
Manage project quotations
Create project quotations; create a WBS for a quote; commit resources for the quotation; approve, confirm, and print the quote; transfer the quote to a new or an existing project
Set up resource scheduling
Configure resource competencies, define project requirements, assign resources to a project based on resource availability, assign resources to a project based on project demand, create a project integrated with Microsoft Project Server 2010, run inquiries and reports on resource assignment and utilization
Set up billing rules for project contracts
Create a project contract with the milestone billing rule, create a project contract with the time and material billing rule, create a project contract with the progress billing rule, create a project contract with the fee billing rule, create a project contract with the unit of delivery billing rule, attach invoice formats to project contracts
Manage project invoicing
Initiate invoice processing; create, manage, reformat, submit, and post invoice proposals; create and post a credit note for the posted project invoice; explain a customer advance; explain customer payment retention; explain vendor payment retention
Manage pay when paid (PWP) subcontracting
Set up PWP terms, create and invoice project purchase orders with PWP terms, post customer invoices, receive customer payments, release vendor payments, inquire on PWP transactions, print PWP reports
Manage costs
Explain indirect costs and indirect cost components, define the rules for indirect cost calculation, set up and assign indirect cost components, create cost transactions, split indirect costs between multiple funding sources, adjust indirect costs

QUESTION 1
Which statement about the effective labor rate (ELR) feature is true?

A. Effective labor rate is not enabled by default for all workers and can be enabled for the workers you select.
B. Effective labor rate is enabled when a cost price amount and calendar are specified for that worker.
C. Effective labor rate is enabled by default for all workers and can be disabled for the workers you select.
D. Effective labor rate is enabled by default for all workers and cannot be disabled.

Answer: A


QUESTION 2
What is the purpose of the My Delegates feature?

A. To designate a linked worker in another legal entity
B. To designate multiple workers assigned to the same timesheet
C. To designate a worker who may approve a timesheet on a worker’s behalf
D. To designate a worker who may submit a timesheet on a worker’s behalf

Answer: D


QUESTION 3
Based on which method do time and material projects create invoices?

A. Monthly payments
B. Predefined milestones in the project
C. Transactions posted to the project
D. Project phases

Answer: C


QUESTION 4
Your company negotiates a project contract worth 120,000 USD with a customer. To maintain an acceptable profit margin,the budget for the project is set at 85,000 USD.
The project manager wants to manage the project as three related subprojects,so you divide the total budget into 25,000 USD,40,000 USD,and 20,000 USD. When you create the root project,you create the original budget and submit the budget to workflow for approval.
How should you manage the budgeting for the entire project hierarchy?

A. Manage the budgeting only at the subproject level in the project hierarchy.
B. Manage the budgeting as a single unit for the entire project hierarchy.
C. Manage the budgeting separately for each project type in the project hierarchy.
D. Manage the budgeting separately for each subproject in the project hierarchy.

Answer: B


QUESTION 5
Your company invoices in U.S. dollars on a project for a company whose currency is euros.
To avoid any issues with currency exchange rate fluctuations,you agree on a fixed currency exchange rate for invoices.
How should you set up the project?

A. Specify a fixed-rate agreement on the project.
B. Specify a fixed exchange rate on the invoice proposal.
C. Specify a fixed exchange rate on the sales order.
D. Specify a fixed-rate agreement on the project contract.

Answer: D