Pop Quiz
Pop Quiz: Windows 8.1 Syncing Device Settings
Applies to the "Configure access to resources" objective of Exam 70-687.
Q: A company's user would like to sync their device settings between their company device and a personal device.
Which option is used to sync device settings between devices?
- Windows OneDrive
- Trusted Devices
- Work Folders
- Workplace Join
Answer is B. A trusted device as designated by the owner of the Microsoft account used to login to the device will cache certain credentials and copy application settings between devices.
Quick Tip: Connecting a Microsoft account to multiple devices and choosing the option to Trust this Device allows application settings such as web browser favorites to synchronize between those devices.
Reference: Trusted devices: FAQ
Bonus Question: What are the hardware requirements of Windows To Go? (The answer, of course, will be revealed next time!)
Answer to bonus question from last week: A HomeGroup can include Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 devices including Windows RT. However a Windows RT device cannot create the HomeGroup.
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