MTA Study Guide 2026

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📋 MTA Exam Format at a Glance

45
Questions
45 min
Time Limit
70.00%
Passing Score

📚 MTA Topics to Study (22)

✍️ Sample MTA Questions & Answers

1. What Windows component is responsible for storing hardware driver information and settings?
Registry

The Windows Registry is a hierarchical database that stores configuration settings, including hardware driver information and system settings.

2. What is the purpose of the 'viewport' meta tag in HTML5 mobile development?
Configuring how the browser scales the page on mobile devices

The viewport meta tag instructs mobile browsers on how to scale and size the webpage, typically set to width=device-width, initial-scale=1 for responsive design.

3. What is the default port used by Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP)?
3389

RDP uses TCP/UDP port 3389 by default, and administrators often change this port as a basic security measure to reduce automated attack attempts.

4. What is Windows Hello for Business?
A passwordless authentication solution using biometrics or PIN tied to a device

Windows Hello for Business replaces passwords with strong two-factor authentication using a PIN or biometric (fingerprint/face) backed by a cryptographic key tied to the device.

5. What is the purpose of Windows Server Update Services (WSUS)?
Centralizing and controlling distribution of Microsoft updates

WSUS allows administrators to centrally manage and approve Microsoft updates, controlling which updates are deployed to computers in the organization.

6. What is a cloud SLA (Service Level Agreement)?
A contract defining the guaranteed performance and uptime of a cloud service

An SLA is a formal commitment from a cloud provider specifying minimum performance standards such as uptime percentage, with penalties if the provider fails to meet them.

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MTA Study Guide 2026 — Exam Format, Topics & Practice Questions