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Microsoft 070-561-VB Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, ADO.NET Application Development |
| Exam Number: | 70-561-VB |
| Passing Score: | 700 out of 1000 |
| Exam Price: | USD 125 |
| Real Exam Qty: | 45-55 |
| Related Certifications: | MCPD: Enterprise Applications Developer 3.5 |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Exam Format: | Adaptive, Build Tree, Drag and Drop, Multiple Choice, Build List, Simulation |
| Available Languages: | German, French, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified), English, Spanish |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Retired, no longer active certification |
| Recommended Training: | MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-561) 6464A: Visual Studio 2008: ADO.NET 3.5 |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Microsoft Learning |
| Sample Questions: | ![]() |
| Exam Way: | Proctored exam at Pearson VUE test centers; retired, no longer available |
| Pre Condition: | 2-3 years .NET Framework development experience; 1-2 years SQL Server/relational database experience; knowledge of SQL, stored procedures, data-bound controls |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://social.technet.microsoft.com/wiki/contents/articles/8117.exam-70-561-ts-microsoft-net-framework-3-5-ado-net-application-development.aspx |
Microsoft 070-561-VB Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Connecting to Data Sources | 12% | - Manage connection strings - Manage connection objects - Work with data providers - Handle connection exceptions - Connect using generic data access interfaces |
| Topic 2: Synchronizing Data | 15% | - Partition data for synchronization - Manage update conflicts - Cache data - Monitor event notifications - Implement Synchronization Services |
| Topic 3: Modifying Data | 24% | - Handle modification exceptions - Update data - Transform data using LINQ - Manage transactions - Manage data integrity |
| Topic 4: Working with Disconnected Data | 16% | - Work with strongly typed DataSets - Create data objects programmatically - Manage occasionally connected data - Work with untyped DataSets - Expose DataTableReader |
| Topic 5: Selecting and Querying Data | 22% | - Manage data with DataAdapter/TableAdapter - Query data from sources - Build command objects - Execute asynchronous queries - Retrieve data using DataReader - Manage query exceptions - Query using LINQ - Handle special data types |
| Topic 6: Object Relational Mapping using Entity Framework | 11% | - Access data using EntityClient - Query using Object Services - Map using Entity SQL - Define and implement Entity Data Model |
Common Questions About the Microsoft 070-561-VB Exam
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The 070-561-VB exam includes 45-55 questions, and you have 120 minutes to complete them. That makes pacing a real part of the challenge. Before test day, work out roughly how much time you can afford per question, get used to flagging a hard item and coming back to it instead of burning five minutes on one answer, and run at least a couple of full timed sessions in the TorrentExam test engine so the clock feels familiar when it counts.
The official blueprint divides the Microsoft TS: MS .NET Framework 3.5, ADO.NET Application Development into 6 domains. The main areas include Modifying Data (24%), Working with Disconnected Data (16%), Synchronizing Data (15%). Each domain breaks down into its own subtopics, so scroll up to the complete exam outline above before you plan your study schedule.
2-3 years .NET Framework development experience; 1-2 years SQL Server/relational database experience; knowledge of SQL, stored procedures, data-bound controls Certification vendors do adjust these requirements from time to time, so we recommend confirming the current criteria on the official exam page — official 070-561-VB exam information before you register.
The 070-561-VB exam is the official test you need to pass to earn the MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5, ADO.NET Applications certification at the Technology Specialist level. Passing it validates your skills to employers, and for many IT professionals it is a direct step toward better roles and better pay. It also connects to related credentials such as MCPD: Enterprise Applications Developer 3.5, so it is worth understanding where this exam sits on your certification path.
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