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Drag and Drop Question
A company uses separate development and production environments for Dynamics 365 Contact Center. The development environment includes updated communication channels and modified routing behavior for assigning work items to customer service representatives (CSRs).
After recent updates, production does NOT reflect the expected behavior. New interaction entry points are unavailable. Work items are NOT being assigned according to the updated logic.
The company requires a solution that ensures:
- Interaction entry points behave consistently between environments.
- Work assignment behavior reflects the latest configuration changes.
You need to manage how omnichannel configurations are applied across environments.
Which action should you perform for each requirement? To answer, move the appropriate actions to the correct requirements. You may use each action once, more than once, or not at all. You may need to move the split bar between panes or scroll to view content.
NOTE: Each correct selection is worth one point.
A company uses separate development and production environments for Dynamics 365 Contact Center. The development environment includes updated communication channels and modified routing behavior for assigning work items to customer service representatives (CSRs).
After recent updates, production does NOT reflect the expected behavior. New interaction entry points are unavailable. Work items are NOT being assigned according to the updated logic.
The company requires a solution that ensures:
- Interaction entry points behave consistently between environments.
- Work assignment behavior reflects the latest configuration changes.
You need to manage how omnichannel configurations are applied across environments.
Which action should you perform for each requirement? To answer, move the appropriate actions to the correct requirements. You may use each action once, more than once, or not at all. You may need to move the split bar between panes or scroll to view content.
NOTE: Each correct selection is worth one point.
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
Box 1: Deploy channel configurations by using a solution from development To ensure that interaction entry points and work item routing behave consistently between your environments, you should Deploy channel configurations by using a solution from development.
Microsoft recommends migrating channel, workstream, and routing configurations across separate environments using the solutions framework.
Channel and Routing as Solutions: You can add the specific channel tables (e.g., WhatsApp, SMS, or chat configuration tables) and unified routing components into a Power Apps solution package within your development environment.
Consistency: Exporting this package as a managed or unmanaged solution and importing it into production ensures that both the new entry points (channels) and updated assignment rules function correctly and stay identical.
Box 2: Apply routing configuration by importing migrating configuration data to production While some basic structural elements migrate with solutions, advanced underlying routing rule components (such as skill-based routing rulesets, pre-queue/post-queue rules, intake rules, or specific capacity profiles) are data-bound and must be transferred across environments using the Configuration Migration tool via configuration data schema files (.zip). This ensures the updated assignment logic executes properly.
Reference:
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/customer-service/administer/migrate-config-data-for-voice-channel
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/customer-service/administer/migrate-record-routing-config-using-solutions
Case Study 3 - VanArsdel, Ltd
Background
VanArsdel, Ltd. is a global company that provides outsourced customer support services for enterprise clients across multiple industries, including retail, healthcare, and financial services.
VanArsdel, Ltd. is implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365 Contact Center to modernize its contact center operations. The company aims to provide a unified omnichannel experience for customers and improve customer service representative (CSR) productivity through AI-driven tools and automation.
The implementation will support voice, chat, and digital messaging channels. The initial rollout focuses on voice capabilities and AI-assisted CSR experiences. The solution must be scalable and configurable using out-of-the-box functionality where possible.
The company employs approximately 500 CSRs, 50 supervisors, and a small team of system administrators responsible for configuration and maintenance. Some back-office CSRs are available for consultations with frontline CSRs.
VanArsdel, Ltd. currently operates multiple outdated CCaaS platforms across its divisions. The company is concerned about CSR adoption and therefore plans to adopt a phased approach. The company plans to use its existing CCaaS solution with Copilot Service workspace to enable adoption of the agent desktop while the voice channel and associated capabilities are developed.
Current environment
Contact Center channels
VanArsdel, Ltd. currently uses an outdated telephony system integrated with a third-party CRM.
The system lacks support for modern APIs and does not provide advanced analytics or AI capabilities.
The company plans to replace the outdated system with Dynamics 365 Contact Center and Microsoft Teams Phone functionality.
Outbound communication capabilities are limited in the current system to SMS only and must be enhanced to support proactive engagement campaigns. A third-party tool is used to manage current campaigns.
CSR experience
CSRs currently rely on multiple disconnected systems to manage customer interactions. This results in inefficiencies and increased handling times.
The new solution must provide a unified interface with embedded productivity tools, including:
- AI-powered suggestions during live interactions.
- Suggested responses based on the CSR's interaction with the agent desktop and the conversation context.
- Real-time transcription and sentiment analysis.
- Integration with company-owned knowledge bases.
CSRs must be able to interact with customers through voice and digital channels within a single workspace. The sales director requires CSRs to be able to collect orders from their third-party order management tool from the Productivity panel. CSRs must be prevented from accessing payment information.
Data protection and compliance
VanArsdel, Ltd. handles sensitive customer data, including personally identifiable information (PII) and payment details.
The company must comply with strict data protection regulations, including:
- Masking sensitive data during live interactions.
- Preventing National Identity and payment card information from being stored in transcripts and AI generated summaries.
- Ensuring secure handling of customer information across all channels.
The current system does NOT provide adequate data masking capabilities.
Integration requirements
The company uses several internal systems, including:
- A customer account management system.
- A billing platform.
- A knowledge management system.
These systems must be integrated with Dynamics 365 Contact Center to provide CSRs with relevant information during interactions.
The company also has a third-party marketing platform. However, the company currently does NOT plan to integrate the platform and instead is evaluating Customer Insights - Journeys.
Business requirements
Voice channel implementation
VanArsdel, Ltd. must implement a voice channel that meets the following requirements:
- Support inbound and outbound voice calls by using Microsoft Teams Phone.
- Enhance call controls by using SDK APIs.
- Allow supervisors to monitor and manage live calls.
- Provide real-time insights into call performance.
The solution must support scalability to handle peak call volumes during seasonal demand.
Proactive engagement
The company must implement proactive outbound engagement capabilities, including:
- Proactive Dialer to adjust call pacing based on CSR availability and answer rates.
- Trigger-based engagement based on customer actions.
- Integration with customer data to personalize outreach.
Outbound campaigns must be configurable without requiring custom code.
Agent assist and AI capabilities
VanArsdel, Ltd. must enhance CSR productivity by implementing AI-powered assistance features, including:
- Suggested responses during customer interactions.
- Automated knowledge article recommendations.
- Real-time transcription and summarization.
- Real-time assistance sent to the CSR in the send message box during chat conversations.
The company also plans to extend Copilot capabilities by integrating custom plugins, tools, and connectors.
Additionally, a bot must be implemented to support CSRs by providing interactable contextual guidance during interactions.
Voice agent configuration
The company must configure voice agents to support natural and efficient customer interactions.
The solution must include:
- Real-time speech recognition.
- Accurate transcription of customer conversations.
- Configurable voice settings to optimize performance.
Voice agents must follow best practices to ensure high-quality interactions and minimize errors.
Technical requirements
Channel Integration Framework
VanArsdel, Ltd. requires a phased approach to deploying the voice channel. The company plans to use its existing CCaaS solution with Copilot Service workspace to enable adoption of the agent desktop while the voice channel and associated capabilities are developed. The company requires the Channel Integration Framework to be built to:
- Click-to-act functionality for outbound communication.
- Integration with third-party applications.
- A consistent user experience for CSRs.
Sensitive data masking
The solution must include sensitive data masking capabilities that:
- Automatically detect and mask sensitive information during interactions.
- Prevent exposure of sensitive data in logs and transcripts.
- Allow administrators to configure masking rules.
Omnichannel JavaScript API
Custom extensions must be developed by using the Omnichannel JavaScript API to:
- Provide enhanced automation during a conversation.
- Display conversation dynamically based on the defined business process.
- Provide contextual information during customer interactions.
These extensions must be maintainable and align with best practices.
Supervisor experience
Supervisors must have access to advanced analytics and monitoring tools, including:
- Real-time dashboards for intraday CSR performance.
- Historical insights into call volumes and trends.
- Tools to manage and optimize CSR workloads.
The supervisor app must be used to provide actionable insights that improve operational efficiency.
Issues
VanArsdel, Ltd. has identified the following issues in the current environment:
- CSRs experience delays due to switching between multiple systems.
- Sensitive customer data is exposed during interactions.
- Outbound engagement capabilities are limited and not automated.
- Supervisors lack visibility into real-time performance metrics.
- Voice interactions lack transcription and AI-assisted features.
Problem statement
VanArsdel, Ltd. must implement a modern contact center solution by using Dynamics 365 Contact Center to:
- Improve CSR productivity through AI and automation.
- Ensure compliance with data protection regulations.
- Enhance customer engagement through proactive outreach.
- Provide a unified and efficient CSR experience.
- Enable supervisors to monitor and optimize operations effectively.
The solution must be scalable, secure, and aligned with best practices for configuring channels, AI capabilities, and integrations.
Hotspot Question
You need to configure proactive outbound engagement.
How should you complete the configuration? To answer, select the appropriate action in the answer area.
NOTE: Each correct selection is worth one point.
Background
VanArsdel, Ltd. is a global company that provides outsourced customer support services for enterprise clients across multiple industries, including retail, healthcare, and financial services.
VanArsdel, Ltd. is implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365 Contact Center to modernize its contact center operations. The company aims to provide a unified omnichannel experience for customers and improve customer service representative (CSR) productivity through AI-driven tools and automation.
The implementation will support voice, chat, and digital messaging channels. The initial rollout focuses on voice capabilities and AI-assisted CSR experiences. The solution must be scalable and configurable using out-of-the-box functionality where possible.
The company employs approximately 500 CSRs, 50 supervisors, and a small team of system administrators responsible for configuration and maintenance. Some back-office CSRs are available for consultations with frontline CSRs.
VanArsdel, Ltd. currently operates multiple outdated CCaaS platforms across its divisions. The company is concerned about CSR adoption and therefore plans to adopt a phased approach. The company plans to use its existing CCaaS solution with Copilot Service workspace to enable adoption of the agent desktop while the voice channel and associated capabilities are developed.
Current environment
Contact Center channels
VanArsdel, Ltd. currently uses an outdated telephony system integrated with a third-party CRM.
The system lacks support for modern APIs and does not provide advanced analytics or AI capabilities.
The company plans to replace the outdated system with Dynamics 365 Contact Center and Microsoft Teams Phone functionality.
Outbound communication capabilities are limited in the current system to SMS only and must be enhanced to support proactive engagement campaigns. A third-party tool is used to manage current campaigns.
CSR experience
CSRs currently rely on multiple disconnected systems to manage customer interactions. This results in inefficiencies and increased handling times.
The new solution must provide a unified interface with embedded productivity tools, including:
- AI-powered suggestions during live interactions.
- Suggested responses based on the CSR's interaction with the agent desktop and the conversation context.
- Real-time transcription and sentiment analysis.
- Integration with company-owned knowledge bases.
CSRs must be able to interact with customers through voice and digital channels within a single workspace. The sales director requires CSRs to be able to collect orders from their third-party order management tool from the Productivity panel. CSRs must be prevented from accessing payment information.
Data protection and compliance
VanArsdel, Ltd. handles sensitive customer data, including personally identifiable information (PII) and payment details.
The company must comply with strict data protection regulations, including:
- Masking sensitive data during live interactions.
- Preventing National Identity and payment card information from being stored in transcripts and AI generated summaries.
- Ensuring secure handling of customer information across all channels.
The current system does NOT provide adequate data masking capabilities.
Integration requirements
The company uses several internal systems, including:
- A customer account management system.
- A billing platform.
- A knowledge management system.
These systems must be integrated with Dynamics 365 Contact Center to provide CSRs with relevant information during interactions.
The company also has a third-party marketing platform. However, the company currently does NOT plan to integrate the platform and instead is evaluating Customer Insights - Journeys.
Business requirements
Voice channel implementation
VanArsdel, Ltd. must implement a voice channel that meets the following requirements:
- Support inbound and outbound voice calls by using Microsoft Teams Phone.
- Enhance call controls by using SDK APIs.
- Allow supervisors to monitor and manage live calls.
- Provide real-time insights into call performance.
The solution must support scalability to handle peak call volumes during seasonal demand.
Proactive engagement
The company must implement proactive outbound engagement capabilities, including:
- Proactive Dialer to adjust call pacing based on CSR availability and answer rates.
- Trigger-based engagement based on customer actions.
- Integration with customer data to personalize outreach.
Outbound campaigns must be configurable without requiring custom code.
Agent assist and AI capabilities
VanArsdel, Ltd. must enhance CSR productivity by implementing AI-powered assistance features, including:
- Suggested responses during customer interactions.
- Automated knowledge article recommendations.
- Real-time transcription and summarization.
- Real-time assistance sent to the CSR in the send message box during chat conversations.
The company also plans to extend Copilot capabilities by integrating custom plugins, tools, and connectors.
Additionally, a bot must be implemented to support CSRs by providing interactable contextual guidance during interactions.
Voice agent configuration
The company must configure voice agents to support natural and efficient customer interactions.
The solution must include:
- Real-time speech recognition.
- Accurate transcription of customer conversations.
- Configurable voice settings to optimize performance.
Voice agents must follow best practices to ensure high-quality interactions and minimize errors.
Technical requirements
Channel Integration Framework
VanArsdel, Ltd. requires a phased approach to deploying the voice channel. The company plans to use its existing CCaaS solution with Copilot Service workspace to enable adoption of the agent desktop while the voice channel and associated capabilities are developed. The company requires the Channel Integration Framework to be built to:
- Click-to-act functionality for outbound communication.
- Integration with third-party applications.
- A consistent user experience for CSRs.
Sensitive data masking
The solution must include sensitive data masking capabilities that:
- Automatically detect and mask sensitive information during interactions.
- Prevent exposure of sensitive data in logs and transcripts.
- Allow administrators to configure masking rules.
Omnichannel JavaScript API
Custom extensions must be developed by using the Omnichannel JavaScript API to:
- Provide enhanced automation during a conversation.
- Display conversation dynamically based on the defined business process.
- Provide contextual information during customer interactions.
These extensions must be maintainable and align with best practices.
Supervisor experience
Supervisors must have access to advanced analytics and monitoring tools, including:
- Real-time dashboards for intraday CSR performance.
- Historical insights into call volumes and trends.
- Tools to manage and optimize CSR workloads.
The supervisor app must be used to provide actionable insights that improve operational efficiency.
Issues
VanArsdel, Ltd. has identified the following issues in the current environment:
- CSRs experience delays due to switching between multiple systems.
- Sensitive customer data is exposed during interactions.
- Outbound engagement capabilities are limited and not automated.
- Supervisors lack visibility into real-time performance metrics.
- Voice interactions lack transcription and AI-assisted features.
Problem statement
VanArsdel, Ltd. must implement a modern contact center solution by using Dynamics 365 Contact Center to:
- Improve CSR productivity through AI and automation.
- Ensure compliance with data protection regulations.
- Enhance customer engagement through proactive outreach.
- Provide a unified and efficient CSR experience.
- Enable supervisors to monitor and optimize operations effectively.
The solution must be scalable, secure, and aligned with best practices for configuring channels, AI capabilities, and integrations.
Hotspot Question
You need to configure proactive outbound engagement.
How should you complete the configuration? To answer, select the appropriate action in the answer area.
NOTE: Each correct selection is worth one point.
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
Box 1: Connect to Customer Insights
Scenario: The company also has a third-party marketing platform. However, the company currently does NOT plan to integrate the platform and instead is evaluating Customer Insights - Journeys.
In a Dynamics 365 Contact Center environment, you can configure campaign contacts natively without custom code using two primary code-free onboarding methods: Customer Insights - Journeys (CIJ) for real-time automation, or direct File Uploads for manual, batch-based loading.
1. Dynamics 365 Customer Insights - Journeys (Recommended Code-Free Approach) For trigger-based, personalized, or segmented outreach, you leverage native integrations to pull contact lists dynamically.
2. CSV File Upload (For Batch Campaigns)
Box 2: Configure journey-based engagement schedule
Configure the proactive dialer behavior using a journey-based engagement schedule (configured via Dynamics 365 Customer Insights - Journeys).
Proactive Outbound Configuration Details
Dial Modes: Use predictive or progressive dial modes to adjust call pacing according to agent availability and answer rates.
Trigger-Based Engagement: Set up event-driven actions via Customer Insights - Journeys to respond to real-time customer signals.
Personalization: Leverage unified customer data natively without custom code.
Scenario: Proactive engagement
The company must implement proactive outbound engagement capabilities, including:
- Proactive Dialer to adjust call pacing based on CSR availability and answer rates.
- Trigger-based engagement based on customer actions.
- Integration with customer data to personalize outreach.
Outbound campaigns must be configurable without requiring custom code.
Reference:
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/release-plan/2025wave2/service/dynamics365-contact-center/use-voice-proactive-outbound-analytics
A company plans to support messaging across multiple digital platforms.
The company requires messages from external platforms to be processed and assigned to appropriate customer service representatives (CSRs).
You need to enable digital channels.
Which three actions should you perform? Each correct answer presents part of the solution.
NOTE: Each correct selection is worth one point.
The company requires messages from external platforms to be processed and assigned to appropriate customer service representatives (CSRs).
You need to enable digital channels.
Which three actions should you perform? Each correct answer presents part of the solution.
NOTE: Each correct selection is worth one point.
Correct Answer: A,C,E
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A company is enabling outbound calling in Copilot Service workspace.
After this is set up, some customer service representatives (CSRs) are unable to make outbound calls to customers.
You need to verify the configuration of outbound calls for the CSRs.
Which configuration should you verify first for each CSR?
After this is set up, some customer service representatives (CSRs) are unable to make outbound calls to customers.
You need to verify the configuration of outbound calls for the CSRs.
Which configuration should you verify first for each CSR?
Correct Answer: A
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Drag and Drop Question
Customer service representatives require the following consistent session behavior when opening work items:
- Primary application that opens in a session
- How the conversation interface behaves at session start
You need to configure the session templates to meet the requirement.
Which configuration should you use for each requirement? To answer, move the appropriate configurations to the correct requirements. You may use each configuration once, more than once, or not at all. You may need to move the split bar between panes or scroll to view content.
NOTE: Each correct selection is worth one point.
Customer service representatives require the following consistent session behavior when opening work items:
- Primary application that opens in a session
- How the conversation interface behaves at session start
You need to configure the session templates to meet the requirement.
Which configuration should you use for each requirement? To answer, move the appropriate configurations to the correct requirements. You may use each configuration once, more than once, or not at all. You may need to move the split bar between panes or scroll to view content.
NOTE: Each correct selection is worth one point.
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
Box 1: Anchor Tab
To configure the primary application that automatically opens when a session begins, you must configure the Anchor Tab within the Session Templates in Dynamics 365 Contact Center.
Anchor Tab: This is the primary application tab that opens automatically when a workspace session is initiated (e.g., when a representative accepts an incoming conversation). This tab is locked to the left side of the application tab panel and cannot be closed or customized by the representative.
Application Tab Template: Before designating it in your session template, you must first create or select an application tab template (such as the Active Conversation page) which defines the specific application type or page to load.
Box 2: Communication panel mode
To control how the conversation interface behaves at session start, you must configure the Communication panel mode parameter within the Session Template.
Inside your custom Session Template, locate and set the Communication panel mode. This field determines the initial UI state of the conversation panel when a service representative opens or accepts a work item.
Reference:
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/customer-service/administer/session-templates
https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/dynamics-365-customer-engagement/blob/main/ce/customer-service/administer/session-templates.md
Case Study 3 - VanArsdel, Ltd
Background
VanArsdel, Ltd. is a global company that provides outsourced customer support services for enterprise clients across multiple industries, including retail, healthcare, and financial services.
VanArsdel, Ltd. is implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365 Contact Center to modernize its contact center operations. The company aims to provide a unified omnichannel experience for customers and improve customer service representative (CSR) productivity through AI-driven tools and automation.
The implementation will support voice, chat, and digital messaging channels. The initial rollout focuses on voice capabilities and AI-assisted CSR experiences. The solution must be scalable and configurable using out-of-the-box functionality where possible.
The company employs approximately 500 CSRs, 50 supervisors, and a small team of system administrators responsible for configuration and maintenance. Some back-office CSRs are available for consultations with frontline CSRs.
VanArsdel, Ltd. currently operates multiple outdated CCaaS platforms across its divisions. The company is concerned about CSR adoption and therefore plans to adopt a phased approach. The company plans to use its existing CCaaS solution with Copilot Service workspace to enable adoption of the agent desktop while the voice channel and associated capabilities are developed.
Current environment
Contact Center channels
VanArsdel, Ltd. currently uses an outdated telephony system integrated with a third-party CRM.
The system lacks support for modern APIs and does not provide advanced analytics or AI capabilities.
The company plans to replace the outdated system with Dynamics 365 Contact Center and Microsoft Teams Phone functionality.
Outbound communication capabilities are limited in the current system to SMS only and must be enhanced to support proactive engagement campaigns. A third-party tool is used to manage current campaigns.
CSR experience
CSRs currently rely on multiple disconnected systems to manage customer interactions. This results in inefficiencies and increased handling times.
The new solution must provide a unified interface with embedded productivity tools, including:
- AI-powered suggestions during live interactions.
- Suggested responses based on the CSR's interaction with the agent desktop and the conversation context.
- Real-time transcription and sentiment analysis.
- Integration with company-owned knowledge bases.
CSRs must be able to interact with customers through voice and digital channels within a single workspace. The sales director requires CSRs to be able to collect orders from their third-party order management tool from the Productivity panel. CSRs must be prevented from accessing payment information.
Data protection and compliance
VanArsdel, Ltd. handles sensitive customer data, including personally identifiable information (PII) and payment details.
The company must comply with strict data protection regulations, including:
- Masking sensitive data during live interactions.
- Preventing National Identity and payment card information from being stored in transcripts and AI generated summaries.
- Ensuring secure handling of customer information across all channels.
The current system does NOT provide adequate data masking capabilities.
Integration requirements
The company uses several internal systems, including:
- A customer account management system.
- A billing platform.
- A knowledge management system.
These systems must be integrated with Dynamics 365 Contact Center to provide CSRs with relevant information during interactions.
The company also has a third-party marketing platform. However, the company currently does NOT plan to integrate the platform and instead is evaluating Customer Insights - Journeys.
Business requirements
Voice channel implementation
VanArsdel, Ltd. must implement a voice channel that meets the following requirements:
- Support inbound and outbound voice calls by using Microsoft Teams Phone.
- Enhance call controls by using SDK APIs.
- Allow supervisors to monitor and manage live calls.
- Provide real-time insights into call performance.
The solution must support scalability to handle peak call volumes during seasonal demand.
Proactive engagement
The company must implement proactive outbound engagement capabilities, including:
- Proactive Dialer to adjust call pacing based on CSR availability and answer rates.
- Trigger-based engagement based on customer actions.
- Integration with customer data to personalize outreach.
Outbound campaigns must be configurable without requiring custom code.
Agent assist and AI capabilities
VanArsdel, Ltd. must enhance CSR productivity by implementing AI-powered assistance features, including:
- Suggested responses during customer interactions.
- Automated knowledge article recommendations.
- Real-time transcription and summarization.
- Real-time assistance sent to the CSR in the send message box during chat conversations.
The company also plans to extend Copilot capabilities by integrating custom plugins, tools, and connectors.
Additionally, a bot must be implemented to support CSRs by providing interactable contextual guidance during interactions.
Voice agent configuration
The company must configure voice agents to support natural and efficient customer interactions.
The solution must include:
- Real-time speech recognition.
- Accurate transcription of customer conversations.
- Configurable voice settings to optimize performance.
Voice agents must follow best practices to ensure high-quality interactions and minimize errors.
Technical requirements
Channel Integration Framework
VanArsdel, Ltd. requires a phased approach to deploying the voice channel. The company plans to use its existing CCaaS solution with Copilot Service workspace to enable adoption of the agent desktop while the voice channel and associated capabilities are developed. The company requires the Channel Integration Framework to be built to:
- Click-to-act functionality for outbound communication.
- Integration with third-party applications.
- A consistent user experience for CSRs.
Sensitive data masking
The solution must include sensitive data masking capabilities that:
- Automatically detect and mask sensitive information during interactions.
- Prevent exposure of sensitive data in logs and transcripts.
- Allow administrators to configure masking rules.
Omnichannel JavaScript API
Custom extensions must be developed by using the Omnichannel JavaScript API to:
- Provide enhanced automation during a conversation.
- Display conversation dynamically based on the defined business process.
- Provide contextual information during customer interactions.
These extensions must be maintainable and align with best practices.
Supervisor experience
Supervisors must have access to advanced analytics and monitoring tools, including:
- Real-time dashboards for intraday CSR performance.
- Historical insights into call volumes and trends.
- Tools to manage and optimize CSR workloads.
The supervisor app must be used to provide actionable insights that improve operational efficiency.
Issues
VanArsdel, Ltd. has identified the following issues in the current environment:
- CSRs experience delays due to switching between multiple systems.
- Sensitive customer data is exposed during interactions.
- Outbound engagement capabilities are limited and not automated.
- Supervisors lack visibility into real-time performance metrics.
- Voice interactions lack transcription and AI-assisted features.
Problem statement
VanArsdel, Ltd. must implement a modern contact center solution by using Dynamics 365 Contact Center to:
- Improve CSR productivity through AI and automation.
- Ensure compliance with data protection regulations.
- Enhance customer engagement through proactive outreach.
- Provide a unified and efficient CSR experience.
- Enable supervisors to monitor and optimize operations effectively.
The solution must be scalable, secure, and aligned with best practices for configuring channels, AI capabilities, and integrations.
Drag and Drop Question
You need to configure voice interaction processing.
How should you complete the configuration? To answer, move the appropriate components to the correct requirements. You may use each component once, more than once, or not at all. You may need to move the split bar between panes or scroll to view content.
NOTE: Each correct selection is worth one point.
Background
VanArsdel, Ltd. is a global company that provides outsourced customer support services for enterprise clients across multiple industries, including retail, healthcare, and financial services.
VanArsdel, Ltd. is implementing Microsoft Dynamics 365 Contact Center to modernize its contact center operations. The company aims to provide a unified omnichannel experience for customers and improve customer service representative (CSR) productivity through AI-driven tools and automation.
The implementation will support voice, chat, and digital messaging channels. The initial rollout focuses on voice capabilities and AI-assisted CSR experiences. The solution must be scalable and configurable using out-of-the-box functionality where possible.
The company employs approximately 500 CSRs, 50 supervisors, and a small team of system administrators responsible for configuration and maintenance. Some back-office CSRs are available for consultations with frontline CSRs.
VanArsdel, Ltd. currently operates multiple outdated CCaaS platforms across its divisions. The company is concerned about CSR adoption and therefore plans to adopt a phased approach. The company plans to use its existing CCaaS solution with Copilot Service workspace to enable adoption of the agent desktop while the voice channel and associated capabilities are developed.
Current environment
Contact Center channels
VanArsdel, Ltd. currently uses an outdated telephony system integrated with a third-party CRM.
The system lacks support for modern APIs and does not provide advanced analytics or AI capabilities.
The company plans to replace the outdated system with Dynamics 365 Contact Center and Microsoft Teams Phone functionality.
Outbound communication capabilities are limited in the current system to SMS only and must be enhanced to support proactive engagement campaigns. A third-party tool is used to manage current campaigns.
CSR experience
CSRs currently rely on multiple disconnected systems to manage customer interactions. This results in inefficiencies and increased handling times.
The new solution must provide a unified interface with embedded productivity tools, including:
- AI-powered suggestions during live interactions.
- Suggested responses based on the CSR's interaction with the agent desktop and the conversation context.
- Real-time transcription and sentiment analysis.
- Integration with company-owned knowledge bases.
CSRs must be able to interact with customers through voice and digital channels within a single workspace. The sales director requires CSRs to be able to collect orders from their third-party order management tool from the Productivity panel. CSRs must be prevented from accessing payment information.
Data protection and compliance
VanArsdel, Ltd. handles sensitive customer data, including personally identifiable information (PII) and payment details.
The company must comply with strict data protection regulations, including:
- Masking sensitive data during live interactions.
- Preventing National Identity and payment card information from being stored in transcripts and AI generated summaries.
- Ensuring secure handling of customer information across all channels.
The current system does NOT provide adequate data masking capabilities.
Integration requirements
The company uses several internal systems, including:
- A customer account management system.
- A billing platform.
- A knowledge management system.
These systems must be integrated with Dynamics 365 Contact Center to provide CSRs with relevant information during interactions.
The company also has a third-party marketing platform. However, the company currently does NOT plan to integrate the platform and instead is evaluating Customer Insights - Journeys.
Business requirements
Voice channel implementation
VanArsdel, Ltd. must implement a voice channel that meets the following requirements:
- Support inbound and outbound voice calls by using Microsoft Teams Phone.
- Enhance call controls by using SDK APIs.
- Allow supervisors to monitor and manage live calls.
- Provide real-time insights into call performance.
The solution must support scalability to handle peak call volumes during seasonal demand.
Proactive engagement
The company must implement proactive outbound engagement capabilities, including:
- Proactive Dialer to adjust call pacing based on CSR availability and answer rates.
- Trigger-based engagement based on customer actions.
- Integration with customer data to personalize outreach.
Outbound campaigns must be configurable without requiring custom code.
Agent assist and AI capabilities
VanArsdel, Ltd. must enhance CSR productivity by implementing AI-powered assistance features, including:
- Suggested responses during customer interactions.
- Automated knowledge article recommendations.
- Real-time transcription and summarization.
- Real-time assistance sent to the CSR in the send message box during chat conversations.
The company also plans to extend Copilot capabilities by integrating custom plugins, tools, and connectors.
Additionally, a bot must be implemented to support CSRs by providing interactable contextual guidance during interactions.
Voice agent configuration
The company must configure voice agents to support natural and efficient customer interactions.
The solution must include:
- Real-time speech recognition.
- Accurate transcription of customer conversations.
- Configurable voice settings to optimize performance.
Voice agents must follow best practices to ensure high-quality interactions and minimize errors.
Technical requirements
Channel Integration Framework
VanArsdel, Ltd. requires a phased approach to deploying the voice channel. The company plans to use its existing CCaaS solution with Copilot Service workspace to enable adoption of the agent desktop while the voice channel and associated capabilities are developed. The company requires the Channel Integration Framework to be built to:
- Click-to-act functionality for outbound communication.
- Integration with third-party applications.
- A consistent user experience for CSRs.
Sensitive data masking
The solution must include sensitive data masking capabilities that:
- Automatically detect and mask sensitive information during interactions.
- Prevent exposure of sensitive data in logs and transcripts.
- Allow administrators to configure masking rules.
Omnichannel JavaScript API
Custom extensions must be developed by using the Omnichannel JavaScript API to:
- Provide enhanced automation during a conversation.
- Display conversation dynamically based on the defined business process.
- Provide contextual information during customer interactions.
These extensions must be maintainable and align with best practices.
Supervisor experience
Supervisors must have access to advanced analytics and monitoring tools, including:
- Real-time dashboards for intraday CSR performance.
- Historical insights into call volumes and trends.
- Tools to manage and optimize CSR workloads.
The supervisor app must be used to provide actionable insights that improve operational efficiency.
Issues
VanArsdel, Ltd. has identified the following issues in the current environment:
- CSRs experience delays due to switching between multiple systems.
- Sensitive customer data is exposed during interactions.
- Outbound engagement capabilities are limited and not automated.
- Supervisors lack visibility into real-time performance metrics.
- Voice interactions lack transcription and AI-assisted features.
Problem statement
VanArsdel, Ltd. must implement a modern contact center solution by using Dynamics 365 Contact Center to:
- Improve CSR productivity through AI and automation.
- Ensure compliance with data protection regulations.
- Enhance customer engagement through proactive outreach.
- Provide a unified and efficient CSR experience.
- Enable supervisors to monitor and optimize operations effectively.
The solution must be scalable, secure, and aligned with best practices for configuring channels, AI capabilities, and integrations.
Drag and Drop Question
You need to configure voice interaction processing.
How should you complete the configuration? To answer, move the appropriate components to the correct requirements. You may use each component once, more than once, or not at all. You may need to move the split bar between panes or scroll to view content.
NOTE: Each correct selection is worth one point.
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
Box 1: Real-time Speech agent
Use the Real-time Speech agent configuration to handle streaming speech recognition and live response generation during phone calls.
Real-time Speech agent manages low-latency audio streaming, continuous voice activity, barge- in support, and real-time conversation flow.
Managed inside Microsoft Copilot Studio under voice-enabled agent settings.
Box 2: NLU in Copilot Studio
To configure intent-based journey orchestration in a Dynamics 365 Contact Center voice interaction environment, you should use NLU in Copilot Studio.
Intent Recognition & Extraction: Microsoft Copilot Studio provides the Natural Language Understanding (NLU/NLU+) models necessary to process interactive voice response (IVR) capabilities.
Dynamic Conversational Flow: It interprets user intent dynamically during voice calls, extracting meaning to choose the best topics, workflows, or actions.
Voice Capabilities: Copilot Studio directly handles speech and dual-tone multi-frequency (DTMF) inputs, orchestrating the caller's self-service journey before escalating or routing the call when needed.
Reference:
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-copilot-studio/voice-configuration
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/customer-service/administer/configure-bot-virtual-agent
A company uses knowledge articles to support customer service representatives (CSRs).
CSRs report that relevant articles are NOT returned when they search during case resolution.
Search results must return relevant knowledge articles based on user queries.
You need to improve the accuracy of knowledge search results.
Which two actions should you perform? Each correct answer presents part of the solution.
NOTE: Each correct selection is worth one point.
CSRs report that relevant articles are NOT returned when they search during case resolution.
Search results must return relevant knowledge articles based on user queries.
You need to improve the accuracy of knowledge search results.
Which two actions should you perform? Each correct answer presents part of the solution.
NOTE: Each correct selection is worth one point.
Correct Answer: C,D
Vote an answer
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A company uses Dynamics 365 Contact Center to handle incoming interactions.
Customer service representatives (CSRs) report that when a new work item arrives, they cannot determine the type or context of the request until after accepting it.
CSRs must be able to determine key details about work items before accepting them to decide how to handle the interactions.
You need to configure how work items appear to CSRs.
What should you do?
Customer service representatives (CSRs) report that when a new work item arrives, they cannot determine the type or context of the request until after accepting it.
CSRs must be able to determine key details about work items before accepting them to decide how to handle the interactions.
You need to configure how work items appear to CSRs.
What should you do?
Correct Answer: A
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Hotspot Question
A company configures a workstream.
The company requires the system to:
- Detect needed skills automatically.
- Assign priority.
You need to configure classification.
What should you use for each configuration? To answer, select the appropriate options in the answer area.
NOTE: Each correct selection is worth one point.
A company configures a workstream.
The company requires the system to:
- Detect needed skills automatically.
- Assign priority.
You need to configure classification.
What should you use for each configuration? To answer, select the appropriate options in the answer area.
NOTE: Each correct selection is worth one point.
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
Box 1: Machine learning model
To assign needed skills automatically through work classification in a Dynamics 365 Contact Center workstream, you must configure work classification rulesets using either logical decision lists or an intelligent skill finder machine learning model.
Set the default matching algorithm, such as exact or closest match, on the workstream.
Box 2: Classification rule
To assign priority via work classification in a Dynamics 365 Contact Center workstream, you must configure a logical work classification ruleset with rule items that evaluate incoming work conditions and set priority as an output attribute.
Reference:
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/dynamics365/customer-service/administer/set-up-skill-based-routing
