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The main topic areas on 70-526 exam

admin — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:18:40 +0000

Let me have a look at the following exam prep-guide. The following list includes the topic areas covered on this exam. I don’t think that any of the chapters is more important than others .And all the exams are going to be different. There are not more one topic area questions than any other subject .So, don’t ask the questions like which topic will have more questions.

1.Creating a UI for a Windows Forms application by using standard controls
（1）Add and configure a Windows Form.

Add a Windows Form to a project at design time.

Configure a Windows Form to control accessibility, appearance, behavior, configuration, data, design, focus, layout, style, and other functionality.

（2）Manage control layout on a Windows Form.

Group and arrange controls by using the Panel control, GroupBox control, TabControl control, FlowLayoutPanel control, and TableLayoutPanel control.

Use the SplitContainer control to create dynamic container areas.

（3）Add and configure a Windows Forms control.

Use the integrated development environment (IDE) to add a control to a Windows Form or other container control of a project at design time.

Add controls to a Windows Form at run time.

Configure controls on a Windows Form at design time to optimize the UI.

Modify control properties.

Configure controls on a Windows Form at run time to ensure that the UI complies with best practices.

Create and configure command controls on a Windows Form.

Create and configure text edit controls on a Windows Form.

Create and configure text display controls on a Windows Form.

Use the LinkLabel control to add Web-style links to Windows Forms applications.

Provide a list of options on a Windows Form by using a ListBox control, a ComboBox control, or a CheckedListBox control.

Configure the layout and functionality of a Windows Form to display a list of items.

Implement value-setting controls on a Windows Form.

Configure a WebBrowser control.

Add and configure date-setting controls on a Windows Form.

Display images by using Windows Forms controls.

Configure the NotifyIcon component.

Create access keys for Windows Forms controls.

（4）Create and configure menus.

Create and configure a MenuStrip component on a Windows Form.

Change the displayed menu structure programmatically.

Create and configure the ContextMenuStrip component on a Windows Form.

（5）Create event handlers for Windows Forms and controls.

Use the Code Editor to override methods defined in the base class.

Use the Windows Forms Designer to create event handlers.

Manage mouse and keyboard events within Windows Forms applications.

Program a Windows Forms application to recognize modifier keys.

Use the Windows Forms Designer to create default event handlers.

Create event handlers at run time to respond to system or user events dynamically.

Connect multiple events to a single event handler.

2.Integrating data in a Windows Forms application

（1）Implement data-bound controls.

Use the DataGridView control to display and update the tabular data contained in a data source.
Use a simple data-bound control to display a single data element on a Windows Form.

Implement complex data binding to integrate data from multiple sources.

Navigate forward and backward through records in a DataSet in Windows Forms.

Define a data source by using a DataConnector component.

Create data forms by using the Data Source Configuration Wizard.

（2）Manage connections and transactions.

Configure a connection to a database by using the Connection Wizard.

Configure a connection to a database by using Server Explorer.

Configure a connection to a database by using the Connection class.

Connect to a database by using specific database Connection objects.

Enumerate through instances of Microsoft SQL Server.

Open an ADO.NET connection to a database.

Close an ADO.NET connection to a database by using the Close method of the Connection object.

Protect access to data source connection details.

Create a connection designed for reuse in a connection pool.

Control a connection pool by configuring ConnectionString values based on database type.

Use the Connection events to detect database information.

Handle exceptions when connecting to a database.

Perform transactions by using the Transaction object.

（3）Create, add, delete, and edit data in a connected environment.

Perform asynchronous operations by using a Command object.

Perform bulk copy operations.

Store and retrieve binary large object (BLOB) data types in a database.

Retrieve data by using a DataReader object.

Build SQL commands in Server Explorer.

Build SQL commands in code.

Create parameters for a Command object.

Perform database operations by using a Command object.

Retrieve data from a database by using a Command object.

（4）Create, add, delete, and edit data in a disconnected environment.

Create a DataSet graphically.

Create a DataSet programmatically.

Add a DataTable to a DataSet.

Add a relationship between tables within a DataSet.

Navigate a relationship between tables.

Merge DataSet contents.

Copy DataSet contents.

Create a typed DataSet.

Create DataTables.

Manage data within a DataTable.

Create and use DataViews.

Represent data in a DataSet by using XML.

Use the OleDbDataAdapter object to access an ADO Recordset or Record.

Generate DataAdapter commands automatically by using the CommandBuilder object.

Generate DataAdapter commands programmatically.

Populate a DataSet by using a DataAdapter.

Update a database by using a DataAdapter.

Resolve conflicts between a DataSet and a database by using a DataAdapter.

Respond to changes made to data at the data source by using DataAdapter events.

Perform batch operations by using DataAdapters.

（5）Manage XML with the XML Document Object Model (DOM).

Read XML data into the DOM.

Modify an XML document by adding and removing nodes.

Modify nodes within an XML document.

Write data in XML format from the DOM.

Work with nodes in the XML DOM.

Handle DOM events
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Modify the XML declaration.

（6）Read, write, and validate XML by using the XmlReader class and the XmlWriter class.

Read XML data by using the XmlReader class.

Read all XML element and attribute content.

Read specific element and attribute content.

Read XML data by using the XmlTextReader class.

Read node trees by using the XmlNodeReader class.

Validate XML data by using the XmlValidatingReader class.

Write XML data by using the XmlWriter class.

3.Implementing printing and reporting functionality in a Windows Forms application

（1）Manage the print process by using print dialogs.

Configure Windows Forms print options at run time.

Change the printers attached to a user’s computer in Windows Forms.

Configure the PrintPreviewDialog control.

Display a Print Preview window in Windows applications.

Set page details for printing by using the PageSetupDialog component.

（2）Construct print documents.

Configure the PrintDocument component.

Print a text document in a Windows Form.

Print graphics in a Windows Form.

Print a document by using the PrintDialog component.

Alert users to the completion of a print job.

Enable security for printing in Windows Forms.

（3）Create a customized PrintPreview component.

Set the Document property to establish the document to be previewed.

Set the Columns and Rows properties to establish the number of pages that will be displayed horizontally and vertically on the control.

Set the UseAntiAlias property to True to make the text appear smoother.

Set the Zoom property to establish the relative zoom level when the document preview appears.

Set the StartPage property to establish which document page is displayed when the document preview appears.

Set additional properties.

Add custom methods and events to a PrintPreviewControl.

Enhancing usability

（4）Perform drag-and-drop operations.

Perform drag-and-drop operations within a Windows Forms application.

Perform drag-and-drop operations between applications.

Perform a drag-and-drop operation by using a TreeView control.

（5）Implement globalization and localization for a Windows Forms application.

Implement globalization and localization within a Windows Forms application.

（6）Implement accessibility features.

Implement accessibility features within a Windows Forms application.

（7）Create and configure multiple-document interface (MDI) forms.

Create MDI parent forms.

Create MDI child forms.

Identify the active MDI child form.

Send data to the active MDI child form.

Arrange MDI child forms.

Create a window-list menu for an MDI application.

（8）Create, configure, and customize user assistance controls and components.

Configure the PropertyGrid component.

Configure the ProgressBar control to indicate progress graphically.

Display status information by using the StatusStrip control.

Configure the ToolTip component.

Configure the ErrorProvider component.

Configure the HelpProvider component.

Play system sounds and audio files by using the SoundPlayer.

Configure the Timer component to raise an event at regular intervals.

Enable scrolling by using the HScrollBar and VScrollBar controls.

（9）Persist Windows Forms application settings between sessions.

4.Implementing asynchronous programming techniques to improve the user experience

（1）Manage a background process by using the BackgroundWorker component.

Run a background process by using the BackgroundWorker component.

Announce the completion of a background process by using the BackgroundWorker component.

Cancel a background process by using the BackgroundWorker component.

Report the progress of a background process by using the BackgroundWorker component.

Request the status of a background process by using the BackgroundWorker component.

（2）Implement an asynchronous method.

Implement advanced asynchronous techniques.

Create an asynchronous method.

Create a new process thread.

5.Developing Windows Forms controls

（1）Create a composite Windows Forms control.

Create a composite Windows Forms control.

Create properties, methods, and events for Windows Forms controls.

Expose properties of constituent controls.

Create and use custom dialog boxes in Windows Forms applications.

Customize a control to paint and render.

Configure a control to be invisible at run time.

Configure a control to have a transparent background.

Provide a Toolbox bitmap for a control.

（2）Create a custom Windows Forms control by inheriting from the control class.

Create a custom control by inheriting from the control class.

（3）Create an extended control by inheriting from an existing Windows Forms control.

Create an extended control by inheriting from an existing Windows Forms control.

6.Configuring and deploying applications

（1）Configure the installation of a Windows Forms application by using ClickOnce technology.

Install a Windows Forms application on a client computer by using ClickOnce deployment.

Install a Windows Forms application from a server by using ClickOnce deployment.

Configure the required permissions of an application by using ClickOnce deployment.
（2）Create a Windows Forms setup application.

Create a Windows Forms application setup project.

Set deployment project properties.

Configure a setup project to add icons during setup.

Configure conditional installation based on operating system versions.

Configure a setup project to deploy the .NET Framework.

（3）Add functionality to a Windows Forms setup application.

Add a custom action to a setup project.

Add error-handling code to a setup project for custom actions.

Best study guide for 70-433 exam

Mary — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 01:00:33 +0000

1. Best materials for MCTS 70-433.
In order to gain the certification 70-451, many candidates had to gain the 70-433 before. As Microsoft released the books for 70-433: SQL Server 2008 in the end of March 2009, and when you prepared 70-433, you just had the materials for SQL 2005. So ,maybe ,you are confused ,how to prepare 70-433 ,and is it a waste of our time to read the books for SQL server 2005 and Do I need to download MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit for SQL Server 2008 or some free pdf eBooks for 70-433? Is it enough or best for us to prepare the exam 70-433? Most people who answered these questions on the internet think we prepare ourselves by working with the product!
However, in my opinion, I think, the answer varies how well you know SQL Server. And to myself, I prefer continuing preparing with the SQL 2005 materials I have. SQL 2008 added *new* things to SQL 2005, but there’s nothing in SQL 2005 that won’t be valid knowledge in SQL 2008.And then focus efforts on the *new* things in SQL2008 using SQL Server Books Online and a copy of the product.
1. The following 2 books, personally, are best books to study MCTS 70-433:
1. MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-433): Microsoft® SQL Server® 2008 Database Development (Hardcover), in my opinion, the hardcover book is better than eBook online.
2. Microsoft SQL Server 2008, Implementation and Maintenance Certification Practice Exam.To be a SQL developer, I consider most of the questions easy to answer for a database programmer who has some really hands on experience with the latest SQL Server version, MS SQL Server 2008.
Besides, I have a question to ask those who had passed the exams for the Microsoft Certification. Have you ever prepared yourself for passing exams strictly on resources from the microsoft.com?I don’t have such experience, and I never see anyone of my friends who did it. Maybe all of my friends are just like John Doe and not like Gates. Just a joke!!!But in fact, many of those who successfully became MCP(s) told me to win MCTS or MCITP or MCSE/MCSA credentials, it is necessary to own some online resources.
2. MCTS practice exams for 70-433:
You may purchase or download some practice exams from a some place like selftestsoftware.com ,measureup.com and pass4ure.com as well to see where you stand, then spend your time on the areas where you are weak, which will help you better prepare 70-433 or get the best materials for the next preparation to 70-433。
3. Free download eBooks or pdf for 70-433.when I prepared 70-640, I found two useful sites to provide free eBooks or pdf: 1.microsoftebook 2.microsoftpdf.of course ,the materials for us are for reference only. We couldn’t just own the materials from those sites to prepare the exams.
4. Online training resources for 70-433: MS Classroom Training is enough for us.
7 main topic areas for70-433 exams:
This exam measures your ability to accomplish the technical tasks listed below.The percentages indicate the relative weight of each major topic area on the exam:
1.Implementing Tables and Views (14 percent)
2.Implementing Programming Objects (16 percent)
3.Working with Query Fundamentals (21 percent)
4.Applying Additional Query Techniques (15 percent)
5.Working with Additional SQL Server Components (11 percent)
6.Working with XML Data (12 percent)
7.Gathering Performance Information (11 percent)

The more detailed information ,you can read this main topic .
Notice:
All of those topics are important and almost all will appear in your paper.
What is your study plan for MCTS 70-433 exam?
How much the study time?
How many hours should you spend?
According to my experience on MCTS , you can read this article make a plan to prepare the exam.
What is the test format for Exam 70 -433 ：Single choice and Multiple Choice.
What is the duration of the test? That is 120 min in 70-433.
How many questions are there in the test? There are approximately 60 questions in 70-433 exams.
what is the passing score for 70-433?? And the total mark ?
700 points is the amount of points needed to pass the test 70-433 ,also for all MS exams on the MCP/MCTS/MCITP track .And the total mark is 1000.
What is the test fee in 70-433?
The test fee for 70-433 is approximately USD125.And Some places that provide Microsoft product maybe give you a chance to obtain a Prometric Voucher Number, with which he can enjoy some special discount when register online. maybe will The fees for the test in other countries can be viewed on the Prometric site. The fee is to be paid at the time of registration through a credit card, check, or voucher. After the payment has been made, a candidate can schedule his test date and time.
Other important factors that you should consider while taking 70-433: You should reach the examination hall 15 minutes before the start of your test. Books, laptops, notes or any other study material is not allowed in the test center. All Microsoft tests are online so there is no need to bring any stationery. You must bring two identification proofs. The identification proofs can include a driving license, passport, government or company identity card or a major credit card. One of the identification proofs must have your photograph affixed, and both of them must contain your signature. An opportunity will be given to you to learn the use of the testing system. This session will not be included in your actual test time.
How will you get the result of 70-433? After you have completed the test, you can view your result. You will also receive a hard copy of the result from the center in-charge. The result will include marks in each chapter but not for each question.
Retake policy for General Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) Exam .If we unfortunately failed 70-433 or other exams firstly, we can retake it after at least 24 hours have passed. Not achieving a passing score the second time, we must wait at least 14 days to retake the exam a third time. A 14-day waiting period will be imposed for all subsequent exam retakes. A candidate may not take a given exam any more than five times per calendar year. In order to take a given exam more than five times per year, a candidate must obtain prior permission from Microsoft.However; you couldn’t take it again when you passed the exam.