Windows 10
MD-100 Exam

Case Study
This is a case study. Case studies are not timed separately. You can use as much exam times as you would like to complete each case. However, there may be additional studies and sections on this exam. You must manage your time to ensure that you are able to complete all questions included on this exam in the time provided.

To answer the questions included in a case study, you will need to reference information that is provided in the case study. Case studies might contain exhibits and other resources that provide more information about the scenario that is described in the case study. Each question is independent of the other questions in this case study.

At the end of this case study, a review screen will appear. This screen allows you to review your answers and to make changes before you move to the next section of the exam. After you begin a new section, you cannot return to this section.

To start the case study
To display the first question in this case study, click the Next button. Use the buttons in the left pane to explore the content of the case study before you answer the questions. Clicking these buttons displays information such as business requirements, existing environment, and problem statements. When you are ready to answer a question, click the question button to return to the question.

Overview

Existing Environment
Fabrikam, Inc. is a distribution company that has 500 employees and 100 contractors.

Active Directory
The network contains an Active Directory forest named fabrikam.com. The forest is synced to Microsoft Azure Active Directory (Azure AD). All the employees are assigned Microsoft 365 E3 licenses.

The domain contains a user account for an employee named User10.

Client Computers
All the employees have computers that run Windows 10 Enterprise. All the computers are installed without Volume License Keys. Windows 10 license keys are never issued.

All the employees register their computer to Azure AD when they first receive the computer. User10 has a computer named Computer10.
All the contractors have their own computer that runs Windows 10. None of the computers are joined to Azure AD.

Operational Procedures

Fabrikam has the following operational procedures:
-Updates are deployed by using Windows Update for Business.
-When new contractors are hired, administrators must help the contactors configure the following settings on their computer:
-User certificates
-Browser security and proxy settings
-Wireless network connection settings

Security Policies
The following security policies are enforced on all the client computers in the domain:

-All the computers are encrypted by using BitLocker Drive Encryption (BitLocker). BitLocker recovery information is stored in Active Directory and Azure AD.
-The local Administrators group on each computer contains an enabled account named LocalAdmin.
-The LocalAdmin account is managed by using Local Administrator Password Solution (LAPS).

Problem Statements
Fabrikam identifies the following issues:
-Employees in the finance department use an application named Application1. Application1 frequently crashes due to a memory error. When Application1 crashes, an event is written to the application log and an administrator runs a script to delete the temporary files and restart the application.
-When employees attempt to connect to the network from their home computer, they often cannot establish a VPN connection because of misconfigured VPN settings.
-An employee has a computer named Computer11. Computer11 has a hardware failure that prevents the computer from connecting to the network.
-User10 reports that Computer10 is not activated.

Technical Requirements
Fabrikam identifies the following technical requirements for managing the client computers:

-Provide employees with a configuration file to configure their VPN connection.
-Use the minimum amount of administrative effort to implement the technical requirements.
-Identify which employees’ computers are noncompliant with the Windows Update baseline of the company.
-Ensure that the service desk uses Quick Assist to take remote control of an employee’s desktop during support calls.
-Automate the configuration of the contractors’ computers. The solution must provide a configuration file that the contractors can open from a Microsoft SharePoint site to apply the required configurations.
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Case Study
This is a case study. Case studies are not timed separately. You can use as much exam times as you would like to complete each case. However, there may be additional studies and sections on this exam. You must manage your time to ensure that you are able to complete all questions included on this exam in the time provided.

To answer the questions included in a case study, you will need to reference information that is provided in the case study. Case studies might contain exhibits and other resources that provide more information about the scenario that is described in the case study. Each question is independent of the other questions in this case study.

At the end of this case study, a review screen will appear. This screen allows you to review your answers and to make changes before you move to the next section of the exam. After you begin a new section, you cannot return to this section.

To start the case study
To display the first question in this case study, click the Next button. Use the buttons in the left pane to explore the content of the case study before you answer the questions. Clicking these buttons displays information such as business requirements, existing environment, and problem statements. When you are ready to answer a question, click the question button to return to the question.

Overview

Existing Environment
Fabrikam, Inc. is a distribution company that has 500 employees and 100 contractors.

Active Directory
The network contains an Active Directory forest named fabrikam.com. The forest is synced to Microsoft Azure Active Directory (Azure AD). All the employees are assigned Microsoft 365 E3 licenses.

The domain contains a user account for an employee named User10.

Client Computers
All the employees have computers that run Windows 10 Enterprise. All the computers are installed without Volume License Keys. Windows 10 license keys are never issued.

All the employees register their computer to Azure AD when they first receive the computer. User10 has a computer named Computer10.
All the contractors have their own computer that runs Windows 10. None of the computers are joined to Azure AD.

Operational Procedures

Fabrikam has the following operational procedures:
-Updates are deployed by using Windows Update for Business.
-When new contractors are hired, administrators must help the contactors configure the following settings on their computer:
-User certificates
-Browser security and proxy settings
-Wireless network connection settings

Security Policies
The following security policies are enforced on all the client computers in the domain:

-All the computers are encrypted by using BitLocker Drive Encryption (BitLocker). BitLocker recovery information is stored in Active Directory and Azure AD.
-The local Administrators group on each computer contains an enabled account named LocalAdmin.
-The LocalAdmin account is managed by using Local Administrator Password Solution (LAPS).

Problem Statements
Fabrikam identifies the following issues:
-Employees in the finance department use an application named Application1. Application1 frequently crashes due to a memory error. When Application1 crashes, an event is written to the application log and an administrator runs a script to delete the temporary files and restart the application.
-When employees attempt to connect to the network from their home computer, they often cannot establish a VPN connection because of misconfigured VPN settings.
-An employee has a computer named Computer11. Computer11 has a hardware failure that prevents the computer from connecting to the network.
-User10 reports that Computer10 is not activated.

Technical Requirements
Fabrikam identifies the following technical requirements for managing the client computers:

-Provide employees with a configuration file to configure their VPN connection.
-Use the minimum amount of administrative effort to implement the technical requirements.
-Identify which employees’ computers are noncompliant with the Windows Update baseline of the company.
-Ensure that the service desk uses Quick Assist to take remote control of an employee’s desktop during support calls.
-Automate the configuration of the contractors’ computers. The solution must provide a configuration file that the contractors can open from a Microsoft SharePoint site to apply the required configurations.
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Case Study
This is a case study. Case studies are not timed separately. You can use as much exam time as you would like to complete each case. However, there may be additional case studies and sections on this exam. You must manage your time to ensure that you are able to complete all questions included on this exam in the time provided.

To answer the questions included in a case study, you will need to reference information that is provided in the case study. Case studies might contain exhibits and other resources that provide more information about the scenario that is described in the case study. Each question is independent of the other questions in this case study.

At the end of this case study, a review screen will appear. This screen allows you to review your answers and to make changes before you move to the next section of the exam. After you begin a new section, you cannot return to this section.

To start the case study
To display the first question in this case study, click the Next button. Use the buttons in the left pane to explore the content of the case study before you answer the questions. Clicking these buttons displays information such as business requirements, existing environment, and problem statements. When you are ready to answer a question, click the Question button to return to the question.

Overview

General Overview
Litware, Inc. is a consulting company that has a main office in Montreal and branch offices in Seattle and New York.

Environment

Existing Environment
The network contains an on-premises Active Directory domain named litware.com. The domain contains the computers shown in the following table.


The network that uses 192.168.10.0/24 connects to the internet by using a Network Address Translation (NAT) device.

Windows Admin Center is installed on Server1.

The domain contains the groups shown in the following table.


The domain contains the users shown in the following table.


Computer1 Configuration
Computer1 contains the local user accounts shown in the following table.


Computer1 contains a folder named D:\Folder1 that has permission inheritance disabled.

Computer1 contains a file named D:\Folder1\Report.docx that has the permissions shown in the following table.


D:\Folder1\Report.docx has auditing configured as shown in the following table.


The Local Computer Policy for Computer1 is configured as shown in the following table.


Windows Defender Firewall for Computer1 has the rules shown in the following table.


Computer2 Configuration
Computer2 contains the local user accounts shown in the following table.


Group1 and Group2 are members of the Remote Desktop Users group.

The Local Computer Policy for Computer2 is configured as shown in the following table.


Windows Defender Firewall for Computer2 has the rules shown in the following table.


Computer3 Configuration

Computer3 contains the local user accounts shown in the following table.


Windows Defender Firewall for Computer3 has the rules shown in the following table.


Requirements and Planned Changes

Planned Changes
Litware plans to make the following changes on Computer1:

-Grant User1 Allow Full control permissions to D:\Folder1\Report.docx.
-Grant User2 Allow Full control permissions to D:\Folder1\Report.docx.
-Grant User3 Allow Full control permissions to D:\Folder1.

Technical Requirements
Litware identifies the following technical requirements:

-Configure custom Visual Effect performance settings for Computer1.
-Manage Computer2 by using Windows Admin Center.
-Minimize administrative effort.

Delivery Optimization on the computers that run Windows 10 must be configured to meet the following requirements:

-Content must be downloaded only from an original source.
-Downloading content from peer cache clients must be prevented.
-Downloads must be optimized by using the Delivery Optimization cloud service.
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Case Study
This is a case study. Case studies are not timed separately. You can use as much exam time as you would like to complete each case. However, there may be additional case studies and sections on this exam. You must manage your time to ensure that you are able to complete all questions included on this exam in the time provided.

To answer the questions included in a case study, you will need to reference information that is provided in the case study. Case studies might contain exhibits and other resources that provide more information about the scenario that is described in the case study. Each question is independent of the other questions in this case study.

At the end of this case study, a review screen will appear. This screen allows you to review your answers and to make changes before you move to the next section of the exam. After you begin a new section, you cannot return to this section.

To start the case study
To display the first question in this case study, click the Next button. Use the buttons in the left pane to explore the content of the case study before you answer the questions. Clicking these buttons displays information such as business requirements, existing environment, and problem statements. When you are ready to answer a question, click the Question button to return to the question.

Overview

General Overview
Litware, Inc. is a consulting company that has a main office in Montreal and branch offices in Seattle and New York.

Environment

Existing Environment
The network contains an on-premises Active Directory domain named litware.com. The domain contains the computers shown in the following table.


The network that uses 192.168.10.0/24 connects to the internet by using a Network Address Translation (NAT) device.

Windows Admin Center is installed on Server1.

The domain contains the groups shown in the following table.


The domain contains the users shown in the following table.


Computer1 Configuration
Computer1 contains the local user accounts shown in the following table.


Computer1 contains a folder named D:\Folder1 that has permission inheritance disabled.

Computer1 contains a file named D:\Folder1\Report.docx that has the permissions shown in the following table.


D:\Folder1\Report.docx has auditing configured as shown in the following table.


The Local Computer Policy for Computer1 is configured as shown in the following table.


Windows Defender Firewall for Computer1 has the rules shown in the following table.


Computer2 Configuration
Computer2 contains the local user accounts shown in the following table.


Group1 and Group2 are members of the Remote Desktop Users group.

The Local Computer Policy for Computer2 is configured as shown in the following table.


Windows Defender Firewall for Computer2 has the rules shown in the following table.


Computer3 Configuration

Computer3 contains the local user accounts shown in the following table.


Windows Defender Firewall for Computer3 has the rules shown in the following table.


Requirements and Planned Changes

Planned Changes
Litware plans to make the following changes on Computer1:

-Grant User1 Allow Full control permissions to D:\Folder1\Report.docx.
-Grant User2 Allow Full control permissions to D:\Folder1\Report.docx.
-Grant User3 Allow Full control permissions to D:\Folder1.

Technical Requirements
Litware identifies the following technical requirements:

-Configure custom Visual Effect performance settings for Computer1.
-Manage Computer2 by using Windows Admin Center.
-Minimize administrative effort.

Delivery Optimization on the computers that run Windows 10 must be configured to meet the following requirements:

-Content must be downloaded only from an original source.
-Downloading content from peer cache clients must be prevented.
-Downloads must be optimized by using the Delivery Optimization cloud service.
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