Everything you want to know about 70-305

Q: What are the prerequisites for taking the exam 70-305?

A: Before taking the exam, candidates should have at least one year of experience in developing Web-based applications. They should also have a working knowledge of Microsoft Visual Basic .NET.

Q: What credit does it provide?

A: After passing the exam, you will achieve the Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) status. You will also be eligible for the Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD) for Microsoft .NET, the Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD), and the Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) on Microsoft SQL Server 2000 certifications.

Q: Which certification does it cover?

A: The exam is a core requirement for the Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD) for Microsoft .NET certification. The exam is also a core requirement for the Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD) certification if you have focused on the Web Application Development stream. It is an elective requirement for MCAD certification if you have focused on the Windows Application Development stream. The exam is also an elective requirement for the Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) on Microsoft SQL Server 2000 certification.

Q: How many questions are asked in the exam?

A:You will be required to attempt approximately 55 questions.

Q: What is the duration of the exam?

A: You will be required to finish the exam in 120 minutes.

Q: What is the passing score of the exam?

A: The passing score of the exam is 700 out of 1000 score marks.

Q: What type of the exam is it?

A: You will be required to test on the type of questions that include single and multiple choices, drag and drop, build list and reorder, and build a tree. The test can be adaptive and provides simulation questions, but there are no case study type questions.

Q: What are the areas on which the exam is focused?

A: The areas on which the exam is focused are totally objective-based. This exam measures a candidate’s ability to design and implement Web based business solutions using Microsoft Visual Basic .NET and Visual Studio .NET Framework technologies.

Q: Where to take the exam?

A: You can register with a Prometric testing center. You can also register for the exam online at your local test center or a regional contact center.

Q: What is the exam fee?

A: The exam fee is US $125.

Q: What is the job prospective for the exam?

A: After qualifying the exam, it prepares you with various job roles that include Programmer, Software Developer, Software Engineer, Web Developer or Systems Analyst, Application Developer, Software Architect, Database Administrator and Senior Systems Analyst.