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Microsoft 70-517 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Recertification for MCSD: SharePoint Applications |
| Exam Number: | 70-517 |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice, Case Studies, Scenario-based Questions |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Passing Score: | 700 (on a 1000-point scale) |
| Exam Price: | USD 165 (varies by region) |
| Real Exam Qty: | 40-60 |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Retired |
| Related Certifications: | MCSD: SharePoint Applications |
| Sample Questions: | ![]() |
| Exam Way: | Online or onsite proctored exam via authorized Microsoft testing centers (historical delivery via Pearson VUE) |
| Pre Condition: | Intended for candidates maintaining MCSD: SharePoint Applications certification (now retired). |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/retired-certifications |
Microsoft 70-517 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Manage Data and Content in SharePoint | - Enterprise content management
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| Develop Server-Side SharePoint Components | - Event receivers and workflows
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| Develop SharePoint Solutions Using Client-Side Technologies | - Client Object Model and REST APIs
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| Security and Permissions in SharePoint Applications | - Authentication and authorization
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| Design and Build SharePoint Applications | - Application lifecycle management
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Common Questions About the Microsoft 70-517 Exam
The 70-517 exam, officially known as Microsoft Recertification for MCSD: SharePoint Applications, is the Microsoft test that leads to the MCSD 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: SharePoint Applications.
The 70-517 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 70-517 exam is 700 (on a 1000-point scale), and the official registration fee is USD 165 (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.
Intended for candidates maintaining MCSD: SharePoint Applications certification (now retired).
Entry requirements can change, so confirm the latest conditions on the official exam page: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/retired-certifications.
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The official Microsoft Recertification for MCSD: SharePoint Applications outline is organized into 5 domains. The first three are:
- Develop Server-Side SharePoint Components
- Design and Build SharePoint Applications
- Manage Data and Content in SharePoint
See the complete exam topics section above for the full outline and the weighting of every domain.
Microsoft Recertification for MCSD: SharePoint Applications Sample Questions:
Question 1
You need to implement the notifications for the custom list app named Admin. Which code segment should you add at line ER08?
A. public class EventReceiver1 : SPItemEventReceiver
B. public class EventReceiver1
C. public class EventReceiver1 : SPListEventReceiver
D. public class EventReceiver1 : SPEventReceiverBase
Question 2
You need to ensure that developers can connect to a Windows Azure role by using RDP.
What should you do?
A. Export a certificate without a private key. Upload the .cer file to the Certificates section under the TranscodeWorkerRole hosted service on the Azure Management Portal.
B. Export a certificate with a private key. Upload the .pfx file to the Management Certificates section on the Azure Management Portal.
C. Export a certificate with a private key. Upload the .pfx file to the Certificates section under the TranscodeWorkerRole hosted service on the Azure Management Portal.
D. Export a certificate without a private key. Upload the .cer file to the Management Certificates section on the Azure Management Portal.
Question 3
DRAG DROP
You develop a provider-hosted SharePoint app that retrieves and displays weather information from an external site. The site contains lists of temperatures for different cities.
You need to create a Representational State Transfer (REST) endpoint URL in the app to retrieve hourly temperatures for a specific city from the site.
How should you complete the relevant code? (To answer, drag the appropriate term to the correct location or locations in the answer area. Each term 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.)
Question 4
DRAG DROP
You develop a SharePoint app that uses the client-side object model (CSOM) to retrieve items from the search index.
You need to implement the client-side query code.
Which four code segments should you use 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 create a custom Visual Web Part. You deploy the solution package to the farm by using Windows PowerShell. When you try to add the custom Visual Web Part to a SharePoint site, an error message displays that includes a correlation ID.
You need to determine the cause of the error.
What should you do? (Each correct answer presents complete solution. Choose all that apply.)
A. Run the Get-SPHealthAnalysisRule Windows PowerShell cmdlet.
B. Run the Get-SPLogEvent Windows PowerShell cmdlet.
C. View the Unified Logging Service (ULS) tab on the Developer Dashboard.
D. View the Service Calls tab on the Developer Dashboard.
E. Run the Get-SPDiagnosticConfig Windows PowerShell cmdlet.
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: A | Question 2 Answer: C | Question 3 Answer: Only visible for members | Question 4 Answer: Only visible for members | Question 5 Answer: B,C |
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