Everything you want to know about the 70-502 CSHARP exam

Q. What is the 70-502 (CSHARP) exam?

A. The Microsoft 70-502 (CSHARP) exam measures your knowledge and skills in developing and implementing Windows-based applications by using Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5. This exam measures your knowledge of Microsoft Visual Studio 2008. You have to take this exam along with 70-536 (CSHARP). NET in order to achieve the MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5 – Windows Presentation Foundation Applications certification.

Q. What are the prerequisites of the 70-502 (CSHARP) exam?

A. There is no prerequisite for taking the 70-502 (CSHARP) exam. However, before taking the exam, you should have at least one year experience in developing Microsoft Windows-based applications by using Microsoft .NET Framework, as well as a working knowledge of Visual Studio 2008.

Q. What programming languages are available for this exam?

A. You can choose the Microsoft Visual C# 2008 programming language for this exam. The other programming language is Microsoft Visual Basic 2008.

Q. In which languages can I take the exam?

A. The exam 70-502 (CSHARP) can be taken in English, Chinese (Simplified), French, German, and Japanese languages.

Q. What credit will I earn after passing the exam?

A. After passing the exam, you will earn credit toward the Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) status. You will also earn credit toward the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): .NET Framework 3.5 – Windows Presentation Foundation Applications credential.

Q. Which certification does this exam cover?

A. This exam is covered by the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): .NET Framework 3.5 – Windows Presentation Foundation Applications certification.

Q. How many questions are asked in the exam?

A. Approximately 55 questions are asked in the exam.

Q. What is the exam duration?

A. The exam duration is 90 minutes.

Q. What is the passing score?

A. The passing score is 700 out of 1000.

Q. What type of the exam is it? (Adaptive/Linear)

A. You will be tested on different types of questions, which 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. Where can I register for 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 areas does the exam focus on?

A. The exam is totally objective-based. This exam focuses on the areas in which candidates are able to develop and implement Windows-based applications based on the Windows Presentation Foundation technology by using Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.

Q. What is the exam fee?

A. The exam fee is US $125.

Q. What are the job prospects after passing this exam?

A. The various job roles include Web Developers, Windows Developers, or Enterprise Software Developers.