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Microsoft 070-497 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Software Testing with Visual Studio 2012 |
| Exam Number: | 70-497 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Retired |
| Related Certifications: | 70-498: Delivering Continuous Value with Visual Studio Application Lifecycle Management MCSD: Application Lifecycle Management |
| Real Exam Qty: | 100 |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice, Scenario |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Passing Score: | 800 |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Onsite at Pearson VUE authorized testing centers; exam has been retired and is no longer available for registration. |
| Pre Condition: | Candidates should have experience with software testing concepts and using Microsoft Test Manager and Visual Studio in team projects. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/certifications/exams/70-497/ |
Microsoft 070-497 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Test Planning and Configuration | - Create and configure test plans and settings - Define and manage test configurations |
| Test Execution and Tracking | - Track test results and monitor progress - Execute manual tests using Microsoft Test Manager (MTM) |
| Reporting and Analysis | - Generate test progress and coverage reports - Use SQL Server Reporting Services to view test metrics |
| Bug and Issue Management | - Link bugs to test cases and builds - Create and monitor bugs and defects |
| Test Suite and Case Management | - Manage test cases and organize test suites - Create test suites (requirements-based, query-based, static) |
Your Microsoft Software Testing with Visual Studio Questions, Answered
The official Microsoft Software Testing with Visual Studio outline divides the exam into 5 major domains. The three that carry the most weight are Test Planning and Configuration, Bug and Issue Management, and Reporting and Analysis. You can see the full breakdown in the topics section above, and the 100 practice questions at TorrentExam cover every listed domain.
The Microsoft Software Testing with Visual Studio exam presents 100 and allows 120 minutes. That pacing works out to a bit more than a minute per question, so timed practice matters — the TorrentExam Desktop and Online Test Engines both let you rehearse under exam-style time limits before the real thing.
Microsoft recommends the following training and study resources for the Microsoft Software Testing with Visual Studio exam:
Official courses are a solid foundation, and many candidates pair them with the 100 practice questions from TorrentExam to test whether the material actually sticks under exam-style conditions.
The 070-497 exam is a Microsoft certification exam that validates the knowledge outlined in the official Microsoft Software Testing with Visual Studio syllabus shown above. It is associated with the following credential paths: MCSD: Application Lifecycle Management, 70-498: Delivering Continuous Value with Visual Studio Application Lifecycle Management. Employers in 2026 continue to treat Microsoft credentials as reliable proof of skill, which is why the exam attracts candidates at many career stages. TorrentExam supports your preparation with 100 practice questions in PDF, Desktop Test Engine, and Online Test Engine formats.
Candidates should have experience with software testing concepts and using Microsoft Test Manager and Visual Studio in team projects. For the most current eligibility details, always confirm on the official Microsoft exam page before you schedule.
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Microsoft Software Testing with Visual Studio Sample Questions:
You are using Microsoft Test Manager (MTM) to run manual tests.
Testers reported a bug during a test run on the V1.0 build. A build for V2.0 has been
created. Testers are still running tests against the V1.0 build.
You need to verify that the bug has been fixed in build V2.0.
What should you do?
- A. Run the test case with default settings; the latest build will be selected automatically.
- B. Change the build to V2.0 by using Run with options and run the test case.
- C. Change the build property for the test case to the V2.0 build and run the test case.
- D. Change the default build for the test plan to V2.0 and run the test case.
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
You are using Microsoft Test Manager (MTM). You are using the Microsoft Solution Framework (MSF) for Agile Software Development process template.
You plan to validate that all the user stories for the current iteration will be covered by your testing efforts.
You need to create test suites that will allow you to validate user story test coverage.
Which type of test suites should you create?
- A. Static
- B. Feature-based
- C. Requirements-based
- D. Query-based
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
You are using Microsoft Test Manager (MTM).
You have test cases that use a shared steps work item. You plan to replace the shared
steps work item with a new implementation.
You need to find the test cases that are using that shared steps work item.
What are two possible features you could use to achieve this goal? (Choose two. Each answer choice provides a complete solution.)
- A. Shared Steps Manager
- B. A Direct Links query
- C. The TCM.exe utility
- D. The WitAdmin.exe utility
Correct Answer: A,B 🗳️
You are using Microsoft Test Manager (MTM). You are using the Microsoft Solution Framework (MSF) for Agile Software Development process template. SharePoint integration and reporting are enabled.
You want to assess your team's testing effort.
To do this, you need to:
Identify how much testing has the team completed,
Determine whether the team is likely to finish the testing on time,
Identify how many tests have passed, failed, or blocked, and
Identify how many tests are left to be run.
What should you do?
- A. From the team portal, open the Test Case Readiness Excel Report.
- B. From the team portal, open the Test Plan Progress Report.
---- - C. Open the Test Results view in MTM.
- D. From the team portal, open the Test Activity Excel Report.
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
You run a manual test on an application by using Microsoft Test Manager (MTM). You have the following testing requirements:
- Collect the diagnostic data from the local machine, and
- Collect the diagnostic data from a remote SQL Server.
You need to identify the components required to configure the test environment to comply with these requirements.
Which two components should you choose? (Each correct answer presents part of the solution. Choose two.)
- A. Data collectors
- B. Local and remote roles
- C. Configuration variables
- D. Build controller
Correct Answer: A,B 🗳️
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