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Microsoft 70-551 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | UPGRADE: MCAD Skills to MCPD Web Developer by Using the Microsoft .NET Framework |
| Exam Number: | 70-551 |
| Passing Score: | 700 / 1000 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Retired since July 31, 2013; certifications remain lifetime |
| Related Certifications: | MCPD: Enterprise Application Developer MCAD MCP |
| Exam Format: | Adaptive, Simulation, Drag-and-drop, Build list/reorder, Multiple choice |
| Real Exam Qty: | 50-55 |
| Available Languages: | Italian, French, English, German, Japanese, Spanish |
| Exam Price: | $125 USD (historical) |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Recommended Training: | Microsoft Official Course 2546: Upgrading Your MCAD Skills to MCPD Web Developer |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE / Prometric (historical) |
| Sample Questions: | ![]() |
| Exam Way: | Proctored onsite at Prometric testing centers; no online delivery |
| Pre Condition: | Must hold valid MCAD certification; 2+ years experience with .NET Framework 1.1/2.0 and Visual Studio |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/previous-versions/msp-n-p/ee795767(v=pandp.10) |
Microsoft 70-551 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Developing Applications by Using the .NET Framework | 20% | - Configuration management - Diagnostics, debugging, and tracing - System types and generic collections - Interfaces and type safety |
| Topic 2: Developing Web Forms and ASP.NET Pages | 25% | - Page lifecycle and event handling - State management techniques - Server controls and user controls - Master pages and themes |
| Topic 3: Consuming and Creating Server Controls | 15% | - Custom control development - Data-bound controls - Templated controls |
| Topic 4: Working with Data and Services | 20% | - XML processing and serialization - ADO.NET and data access - Web services and service consumption |
| Topic 5: Security, Configuration, and Deployment | 20% | - Authentication and authorization - Compilation and deployment - Application configuration - Code access security |
Microsoft UPGRADE:MCAD Skills to MCPD Dvlpr by Using the MS .NET Frmwk (70-551) — Questions Candidates Actually Ask
The 70-551 exam, officially known as Microsoft UPGRADE:MCAD Skills to MCPD Dvlpr by Using the MS .NET Frmwk, is the Microsoft test that leads to the MCPD: Web Developer; MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Web Applications 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 MCAD, MCP, MCPD: Enterprise Application Developer.
The 70-551 exam contains 50-55 questions, and you have 90 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 70-551 exam is 700 / 1000, and the official registration fee is $125 USD (historical). 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.
Must hold valid MCAD certification; 2+ years experience with .NET Framework 1.1/2.0 and Visual Studio
Entry requirements can change, so confirm the latest conditions on the official exam page: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/previous-versions/msp-n-p/ee795767(v=pandp.10).
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Exam delivery: Proctored onsite at Prometric testing centers; no online delivery. Seats at popular test centers fill quickly, so schedule early once your preparation is on track.
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The official Microsoft UPGRADE:MCAD Skills to MCPD Dvlpr by Using the MS .NET Frmwk outline is organized into 5 domains. The first three are:
- Security, Configuration, and Deployment — 20% of the exam
- Developing Applications by Using the .NET Framework — 20% of the exam
- Working with Data and Services — 20% of the exam
See the complete exam topics section above for the full outline and the weighting of every domain.
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