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Microsoft 70-561 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, ADO.NET Application Development |
| Exam Number: | 70-561 |
| Passing Score: | 700 out of 1000 |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice, Drag and Drop, Scenario-based, Build List, Multiple Response, Build Tree |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Exam Price: | USD 125 |
| Real Exam Qty: | 45-55 |
| Related Certifications: | MCPD: Windows Applications Developer 3.5 MCPD: Enterprise Applications Developer 3.5 MCPD: ASP.NET Applications Developer 3.5 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Retired, no longer active; MCTS certifications were valid until retirement |
| Available Languages: | Chinese (Simplified), French, English, Spanish, Japanese, German |
| Recommended Training: | MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-561) |
| Exam Registration: | Microsoft Learn Archive Pearson VUE (retired) |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Proctored exam, available at test centers or online proctoring before retirement |
| Pre Condition: | No mandatory prerequisites; recommended: 2–3 years .NET Framework development experience, 1–2 years relational database/SQL Server experience |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/archive/technet-wiki/8117.exam-70-561-ts-microsoft-net-framework-3-5-ado-net-application-development |
Microsoft 70-561 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
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| Topic 1: Selecting and Querying Data | 22% | - Query data sources
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| Topic 2: Working with DataSets and XML | 21% | - XML integration
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| Topic 3: Connecting to Data Sources | 12% | - Manage connection objects
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| Topic 4: Entity Framework and Data Services | 11% | - Define Entity Data Model (EDM)
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| Topic 5: Updating and Persisting Data | 22% | - Transactions and data integrity
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| Topic 6: Security and Performance | 12% | - Secure data access
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Frequently Asked Questions — Microsoft TS: MS .NET Framework 3.5, ADO.NET Application Development Exam
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The official Microsoft TS: MS .NET Framework 3.5, ADO.NET Application Development outline organizes the exam into 6 domains. The three heaviest are Updating and Persisting Data (22%), Connecting to Data Sources (12%), and Security and Performance (12%). The complete list is in the topics section above, and the 170 practice questions at LatestCram cover every domain.
The 70-561 exam is a Microsoft certification exam covering the Microsoft TS: MS .NET Framework 3.5, ADO.NET Application Development syllabus shown above. It contributes to these credential paths: MCPD: Enterprise Applications Developer 3.5, MCPD: Windows Applications Developer 3.5, MCPD: ASP.NET Applications Developer 3.5. It has a reputation for being demanding — which is exactly why the credential carries weight with employers in 2026. LatestCram prepares you with 170 practice questions in PDF, Desktop Test Engine, and Online Test Engine formats.
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No mandatory prerequisites; recommended: 2–3 years .NET Framework development experience, 1–2 years relational database/SQL Server experience Requirements are updated from time to time, so confirm the latest on the official Microsoft exam page before scheduling.
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