The Microsoft Windows 8 Beta exam (exam code 71-687) is the official Microsoft exam that leads to the Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA): Windows 8 certification, sitting at the Associate level of the Microsoft certification track. It is also connected with MCSA: Windows 8, Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP). If this is the credential you are working toward, the 49 practice questions at ActualVCE map directly to its objectives.

The Microsoft Windows 8 Beta exam includes 40-60 questions, and you have 120-150 to complete them. Divide the time limit by the question count and you get a tight average pace per item, so train yourself to flag time-consuming questions and return to them later instead of getting stuck. Before test day, run at least one full timed session in the ActualVCE test engine under the same limits — the clock should never surprise you.

The passing score for Microsoft Windows 8 Beta is 700/1000, and the official registration fee is USD 150 (approx., varies by region). A failed attempt means paying that fee in full again, so your preparation budget deserves the same attention as your study plan. A practical rule: book your exam date only after you can finish a ActualVCE practice test comfortably above the passing score more than once.

According to Microsoft, candidates should meet the following before registering: No formal prerequisites required; recommended familiarity with Windows client operating systems and basic networking concepts. Requirements can change, so confirm the latest details on the official exam page before you register.

You can register for the Microsoft Windows 8 Beta exam through the official channels below:

• Microsoft Certification / Exam Registration
• Pearson VUE Microsoft Exams

Exam delivery: Proctored exam delivered via Pearson VUE testing centers or online proctoring (where available at the time of offering).

Microsoft lists the following official training options for this exam:

• Microsoft Learn (Windows client fundamentals)
• Windows 8 deployment and configuration training (legacy Microsoft learning resources)

Formal training builds the theory; pair it with the 49 practice questions from ActualVCE to find out whether you are genuinely ready for the exam.

Yes. A free PDF demo of the 71-687 practice questions is available to download, so you can judge the format and quality before paying anything. Every purchase also includes 365 days of free updates, and if your product expires you can extend the update service at a 50% discount.

Your order is covered by a conditional 100% money-back guarantee: if you take the corresponding exam within 60 days of purchase and do not pass, you may apply for a full refund. Exams taken within 3 days of purchase are not eligible, nor are free materials or expired orders, and the candidate name must match the payer name. To claim, submit a scanned enrollment slip and your official Score Report PDF within 2 days of the exam; claims are processed within 7 days. Prefer to keep studying? You can instead exchange your purchase for two free products of equal value while keeping the update service on your original one. Delivery itself is immediate: your product unlocks for instant download right after payment and a copy is emailed to you within a minute — if nothing arrives within 2 hours, contact our support team. There is no limit on the number of computers you can install it on.

The Microsoft Windows 8 Beta blueprint is divided into 6 major domains, starting with Configure access to resources, Configure network connectivity, and Configure hardware and applications. The full breakdown, including every subdomain and its weighting, is listed in the Exam Topics section above — review it against your own weak areas before scheduling the exam.