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Microsoft 70-491 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Recertification for MCSD: Windows Store Apps using C# |
| Exam Number: | 70-491 |
| Exam Duration: | 45-60 |
| Passing Score: | 700 (scaled score out of 1000) |
| Real Exam Qty: | 40-60 |
| Exam Price: | USD 60-100 (varies by region) |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Typically aligned with Microsoft certification recertification requirements (periodic renewal; program has been retired) |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Related Certifications: | MCSD: Windows Store Apps using C# |
| Exam Format: | Multiple choice, Case studies, Scenario-based questions |
| Recommended Training: | Microsoft Learn (App Development Resources) |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Microsoft Exams Microsoft Certification Portal |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Proctored exam delivered online or at authorized testing centers (historically via Pearson VUE) |
| Pre Condition: | MCSD: Windows Store Apps using C# certification (or equivalent Windows Store Apps development experience) |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/ |
Microsoft 70-491 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Topic 1: Data Access and Storage | - Serialization and data persistence techniques - Local storage and roaming data - File system access and permissions |
| Topic 2: Debugging, Performance, and Troubleshooting | - Debugging tools and techniques - Exception handling and diagnostics - Performance optimization strategies |
| Topic 3: Networking and Services | - Consuming RESTful services - Handling HTTP requests and responses - Background transfers and connectivity scenarios |
| Topic 4: Application Lifecycle Management | - App activation, suspension, and termination handling - State management and persistence during lifecycle events |
| Topic 5: App Deployment and Windows Store | - Packaging and deployment process - Windows Store certification requirements |
| Topic 6: User Interface Design with XAML | - Control templates and styling - Layout controls and adaptive UI design - Data binding and MVVM pattern implementation |
Microsoft Recertification for MCSD: Windows Store Apps using C# (70-491) — Questions Candidates Actually Ask
The 70-491 exam, officially known as Microsoft Recertification for MCSD: Windows Store Apps using C#, is the Microsoft test that leads to the MCSD: Windows Store Apps using C# (Recertification) 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 MCSD: Windows Store Apps using C#.
The 70-491 exam contains 40-60 questions, and you have 45-60 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 70-491 exam is 700 (scaled score out of 1000), and the official registration fee is USD 60-100 (varies by region). 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.
MCSD: Windows Store Apps using C# certification (or equivalent Windows Store Apps development experience)
Entry requirements can change, so confirm the latest conditions on the official exam page: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/.
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The official Microsoft Recertification for MCSD: Windows Store Apps using C# outline is organized into 6 domains. The first three are:
- App Deployment and Windows Store
- Application Lifecycle Management
- User Interface Design with XAML
See the complete exam topics section above for the full outline and the weighting of every domain.
Microsoft Recertification for MCSD: Windows Store Apps using C# Sample Questions:
HOTSPOT
You plan to develop several Windows Store apps.
You plan to use a CheckBox control in all of the apps. The CheckBox control will use a custom visual display.
You create XAML markup to customize the control. The code contains all of the necessary visual components for the control, including elements named checkedGlyph and indeterminateGlyph.
You need to ensure that the check box meets the following requirements:
- If a value for the check box was NOT set, the check box must display
indeterminateGlyph.
- When the check box is selected, the check box must display checkedGlyph.
- If the check box is cleared, the check box must NOT display any glyphs.
You have the following XAML markup: Which code snippets should you insert in Target 1, Target 2, Target 3, Target 4, Target 5 and Target 6 to complete the XAML markup? (To answer, select the correct code snippet from each drop-down list in the answer area.)
You are developing a Windows Store multi-player game.
You need to ensure that the game can authenticate users by using the credentials of a third-party social networking site.
Which class should you use?
- A. WindowsAuthenticationModule
- B. WebAuthenticationBroker
- C. FormsAuthentication
- D. PassportAuthenticationModule
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DRAG DROP
You are creating a Windows Store app that contains a StackPanel named myltemPanel. You need to ensure that myltemPanel displays contents horizontally when the device is in landscape mode and vertically when the device is in portrait mode.
You have the following code:
Which code snippets should you include in Target 1, Target 2, and Target 3 to complete the code? (To answer, drag the appropriate code snippets to the correct targets in the
answer area. Each code snippet may be used once, more than once, or not at all. You may need to drag the split bar between panes or scroll to view content.)
You are developing a Windows Store app.
The app will access a web service.
You need to declare the web service Uniform Resource Identifier (URI).
Which file should you modify?
- A. Wsp
- B. xap
- C. WebConfig
- D. AppxManifest
- E. AppConfig
DRAG DROP
You are developing a Windows Store app.
You need to implement claims according to their appropriate use.
Which claim is appropriate for each purpose? (To answer, drag the appropriate claims to the correct locations in the answer area. Each claim may be used once, more than once, or not at all. You may need to drag the split bar between panes or scroll to view content.)
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