Candidates for this exam are IT professionals who are certified on Windows XP and who configure or support Windows 8.1 devices, users, and associated network and security resources. The networks with which these professionals typically work are configured as a domain-based or peer-to-peer environment with access to the Internet and cloud services. The IT professional could be a consultant, full-time desktop support technician, or an IT generalist who administers Windows 8.1-based devices as a portion of their broader technical responsibilities.