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Microsoft 070-497 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Software Testing with Visual Studio 2012 |
| Exam Number: | 70-497 |
| Exam Price: | $165 USD |
| Real Exam Qty: | 40-60 |
| Available Languages: | Chinese Simplified, Japanese, English |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Exam Format: | Case Studies, Scenario-based, Drag and Drop, Multiple Choice |
| Related Certifications: | Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) |
| Passing Score: | 700 / 1000 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Retired since July 31, 2017; no longer available |
| Recommended Training: | Microsoft Official Course 20497A |
| Exam Registration: | Microsoft Learning Exam Page Pearson VUE |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Proctored at Pearson VUE test centers or online proctoring (before retirement) |
| Pre Condition: | No formal prerequisites; recommended experience with Visual Studio 2012 and software testing processes |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/learning/exam-70-497.aspx |
Microsoft 070-497 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Implement Test Automation | 15-20% | - Create coded UI tests - Configure and manage automated test runs - Integrate automation with test plans |
| Topic 2: Manage Test Execution | 25-30% | - Run manual and automated tests - Record and analyze test results - File and track bugs |
| Topic 3: Manage Lab Environments and Diagnostics | 10-15% | - Analyze impact and code coverage - Set up and manage lab environments - Collect diagnostic data during testing |
| Topic 4: Manage Test Cases | 20-25% | - Design and organize test cases - Link test cases to requirements and work items - Use shared steps and parameters |
| Topic 5: Create and Configure Test Plans | 20-25% | - Define test plan settings - Configure test suites and test cases - Manage test configurations and environments |
070-497 Exam FAQ: What Candidates Ask About Microsoft Software Testing with Visual Studio
The 070-497 exam, officially known as Microsoft Software Testing with Visual Studio, is the Microsoft test that leads to the MCSD: Application Lifecycle Management certification at the Professional level. Passing it validates the skills employers expect from a certified professional. It is also associated with related credentials such as Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP).
The 070-497 exam contains 40-60 questions, and you have 120 minutes to complete them. Work out your per-question pace before test day, and flag slow items instead of stalling on them — time pressure, not knowledge, sinks many first attempts. Timed mock exams in the Actual4Exams test engines are the most reliable way to build that rhythm.
The passing score for the 070-497 exam is 700 / 1000, and the official registration fee is $165 USD. If you miss the mark, a retake means paying the full fee again, so book your seat only when you are ready. A practical benchmark: score consistently above the passing line on timed practice tests before scheduling the real exam.
No formal prerequisites; recommended experience with Visual Studio 2012 and software testing processes
Entry requirements can change, so confirm the latest conditions on the official exam page: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/learning/exam-70-497.aspx.
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The official Microsoft Software Testing with Visual Studio outline is organized into 5 domains. The first three are:
- Manage Test Execution — 25-30% of the exam
- Create and Configure Test Plans — 20-25% of the exam
- Implement Test Automation — 15-20% of the exam
See the complete exam topics section above for the full outline and the weighting of every domain.
Microsoft Software Testing with Visual Studio Sample Questions:
Question 1
DRAG DROP
You are a software quality manager. Your company is using Microsoft Visual Studio to
develop an application.
Your development team is almost finished with its first iteration. The testing team is
preparing to verify that the product requirements are met.
You need to test the requirements.
Which three actions should you perform in sequence? To answer, move the correct actions
from the list of actions to the answer area and arrange them in the correct order.
Question 2
You are the QA lead for a development team. You use the Agile process template. Your testers use Microsoft Test Manager to author and run manual test cases. The testers use requirement-based test suites to organize the test cases and link them to user stories.
You need to obtain testing status information, such as the number of tests that are passed, failed, or active. You need this information broken down by user story.
Which SQL Server Reporting Services report should you view?
A. Stories Overview
B. Test Case Readiness
C. Stories Progress
D. Test Plan Progress
Question 3
You are using Microsoft Test Manager (MTM).
Your company plans to support SQL Server and third-party databases for the application under test.
You need to test both the SQL Server and third-party databases using one test case to capture test results.
What are two possible ways to achieve this goal? (Each correct answer presents a complete solution. Choose two.)
A. Add a new database test configuration.
B. Add new database run options.
C. Add new database test configuration variables.
D. Add new database test settings.
Question 4
DRAG DROP
You are the lead software tester for Contoso, Ltd. Your team uses Microsoft Visual Studio Premium 2012 to design and test all company software.
You are developing manual tests for a test plan for a new website. However, test steps that are used to log on to the application are being used by many test cases.
You need to create shared test steps.
Which three actions should you perform in sequence? To answer, move the appropriate actions from the list of actions to the answer area and arrange them in the correct order.
Question 5
You are using Microsoft Test Manager (MTM). You are using the Microsoft Solution Framework (MSF) for Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) Process Improvement process template. Your Team Foundation Server (TFS) 2012 server is configured to support reporting.
You are tracking testing progress for the requirements in the iteration.
You need to identify the report that provides the following:
Verify that all requirements are covered by test cases.
Determine the number of hours of work remaining for each requirement.
Determine the percentage of completion for each requirement.
Determine the number of bugs for each requirement.
Which report should you use?
A. Requirements Overview
B. Test Case Readiness
C. Test Plan Progress
D. Remaining Work
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: Only visible for members | Question 2 Answer: A | Question 3 Answer: A,C | Question 4 Answer: Only visible for members | Question 5 Answer: A |
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