What Happens: pass 70-682 WITHOUT the prerequisite MCDST XP or EDST Vista

j4rt02

What happens if I pass 70-682 without having either MCDST XP or EDST Vista on my transcript?

I couldn't find any explicit terms that say I HAVE to have MCDST XP or EDST Visa on the Microsoft Learning page, so I'm assuming that it will show I passed the exam without the MCITP / MCSA status?

Anyone know what will happen?

Asif Dasl

You do not pass Go...

Risky, I can see what you are trying to do there, but no. You likely won't get the full certification just the exam pass on your transcript. Email them if you want though, it's only 680 + 685 glued together.

This exam is used to upgrade your MCDST XP or EDST Vista certifications to the EDST Windows 7 certification.

j4rt02

I called them and their conclusion (the guy wasn't immediately sure) was that NOTHING appears on your transcript. Does that sound right? Even after passing an exam, there would be no credit? I emailed them also, I need a second opinion.

Asif Dasl

Mmm, doesn't sound right. Anytime I've passed an exam it's always listed at the bottom, even if I don't have the full requirements for a certification. See what they say when they email you back.

j4rt02

Here is the response I got:

"Exam 70-682 is the upgrade exam towards the MCITP: Windows 7 EDST certification. You can only take this up if you have the MCSDT certification on XP or the MCITP: Enterprise Support Technician certification on Vista.

If you take this exam without any previous eligible certification – you will only be granted an MCP. You will need to take up the regular exams for Windows 7 to earn a certification instead.

Below I have included a basic overview of the Windows 7 certifications. For more information on each exam, please click on any of the exam numbers below.

Windows 7


Professional Certification

Required Exams

Upgrade Path Exams

Learning Plan



MCITP: Enterprise Desktop Administrator 7
Validates your ability to deploy operating systems and desktop applications, and to manage the client life cycle.

MCTS Prerequisite
Exam 70-680: TS: Windows 7, Configuring

Professional Exam
Exam 70-686: PRO: Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Administrator

No upgrade path available

No Learning Plan available. The following class is recommended:
Course 6294A: Planning and Managing Windows 7 Desktop Deployments and Environments



MCITP: Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Support Technician
Validates your ability to identify the cause and resolution of desktop application, network, and security issues. Also validates your ability to support and maintain systems and mobile devices that run Windows 7.

MCTS Prerequisite
Exam 70-680: TS: Windows 7, Configuring

Professional Exam
Exam 70-685: PRO: Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Support Technician

Upgrade from the MCDST (XP) and MCITP: Enterprise Support (Vista)
Exam 70-682: PRO: Upgrade to Windows 7 MCITP Enterprise Desktop Support Technician


Learning Plan for the Enterprise Support Technician Job Role for Windows 7




Additionally, passing either MCITP paths above will earn you the MCSA: Windows 7 certification as well.
Note: Until January 31, 2014, when you earn your MCSA: Windows 7 certification you will also earn your Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Windows 7, Configuration and either your MCITP: Enterprise Desktop Administrator (exams 680 and 686) or MCTIP: Enterprise Desktop Support Technician (exams 680 and 685)."

Asif Dasl

You'll have to take them individually so.. It was worth an email at least, it could have saved you/your employer 150 bucks if it worked out.

j4rt02

My followup question to them is what does "just earn MCP" mean? Does this simply mean just getting into the system (as if I had not taken an exam before?), so if someone requests my transcript it will not show the 70-682 at all?

Asif Dasl

Yeah an MCP is just an exam pass, it won't get you the MCSA:Win7 certification though.

j4rt02

Alright, I think I am now satisfied. Thanks for the replies.

You will receive a transcript for passing exam 70-682.

But you will need get a certification for passing this exam if you do not have the previous eligible certifications (SDT certification on XP or the MCITP: Enterprise Support Technician certification on Vista).