Microsoft 70-521 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Upgrade: Transition Your MCPD Windows Developer 3.5, or Enterprise Application Developer 3.5, Skills to MCPD Windows Developer 4 |
| Exam Number: | 70-521 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Retired, no longer valid for new certification |
| Related Certifications: | MCTS: .NET Framework 4, Data Access MCTS: .NET Framework 4, Windows Applications MCTS: .NET Framework 4, Service Communication Applications |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Passing Score: | 700 (on scale 1000) |
| Exam Format: | Multiple choice, Multiple response, Drag and drop, Case studies |
| Available Languages: | English, German, Japanese, French, Spanish |
| Real Exam Qty: | 50-70 |
| Exam Price: | $150–$165 USD |
| Recommended Training: | Microsoft Official .NET Framework 4 Training |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE (historical) |
| Sample Questions: | Microsoft 70-521 Sample Questions |
| Exam Way: | Proctored onsite at Pearson VUE test centers; retired, no longer available |
| Pre Condition: | Hold valid MCPD: Windows Developer 3.5 or MCPD: Enterprise Application Developer 3.5 certification |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/previous-versions/microsoft-65/exam-70-521 |
Microsoft 70-521 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Windows Forms Enhancements in .NET Framework 4 | 20% | - New controls and features - Application configuration and deployment - Data binding improvements |
| ADO.NET and Data Access in .NET 4 | 20% | - Entity Framework 4 features - Data Services and LINQ enhancements - Connection management and performance |
| Application Design and Architecture | 10% | - Migrating 3.5 code to .NET Framework 4 - Performance and compatibility considerations |
| Windows Communication Foundation (WCF) 4 Updates | 25% | - Simplified configuration and service discovery - REST and syndication support - Security and transaction improvements |
| Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) 4 Improvements | 25% | - Graphics and media integration - New controls and visual state manager - Data binding and layout enhancements |
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