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| Certification Vendor: | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Developing Microsoft SQL Server Databases |
| Exam Number: | 70-464 |
| Real Exam Qty: | 40-60 |
| Passing Score: | 700 (on a scale of 1000) |
| Exam Price: | USD 165 (varies by country/region) |
| Related Certifications: | MCSA: SQL Server 2012/2014 |
| Exam Format: | Drag and drop, Case studies, Multiple choice, Build list and reorder |
| Available Languages: | Japanese, English, Chinese (Simplified), Korean |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Retired (no longer available for new candidates) |
| Recommended Training: | Microsoft Official Course 20464A: Developing Microsoft SQL Server Databases Microsoft Learn SQL Server Training Paths |
| Exam Registration: | Microsoft Certification / Learn Portal Pearson VUE Exam Registration |
| Sample Questions: | Microsoft 070-464 Sample Questions |
| Exam Way: | Computer-based exam delivered via Pearson VUE test centers or online proctoring (where available during active exam period). |
| Pre Condition: | No formal prerequisites required. Recommended experience: 1-2 years working with SQL Server and T-SQL. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/ |
| Section | Objectives |
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| Topic 1: Designing and Implementing Database Objects | - Tables and Schemas
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| Topic 2: Implementing Programmability Objects | - Stored Procedures and Functions
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| Topic 3: Security and Data Access | - Permissions
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| Topic 4: Optimizing and Troubleshooting | - Execution Plans
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| Topic 5: Managing Data | - Error Handling
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The 070-464 exam, officially titled Developing Microsoft SQL Server Databases, is the qualifying exam for the MCSA: SQL Server 2012/2014 certification, which sits at the Associate level. Earning it shows employers that you have the skills the credential stands for, and it is a solid step forward on a Microsoft career path. It also connects to MCSA: SQL Server 2012/2014, so the effort you put in now keeps paying off as you advance.
The 070-464 exam gives you 40-60 questions to complete within 120 minutes. Do the math before exam day: divide the total time by the question count to set a steady per-question pace, and flag any item that stalls you so you can return to it after securing the easier points. The most reliable way to build that rhythm is a full timed practice test under the same limit, which is exactly what TestSimulate's test engines are designed for.
The passing score for Microsoft Developing Microsoft SQL Server Databases is 700 (on a scale of 1000), and the official registration fee is USD 165 (varies by country/region). Keep in mind that a retake means paying that fee again in full, which makes an honest self-check worthwhile: before you book, sit a timed practice test and make sure you are consistently scoring above the passing line with some margin to spare.
According to the official requirements: No formal prerequisites required. Recommended experience: 1-2 years working with SQL Server and T-SQL.. Eligibility rules do change from time to time, so confirm the current details on the official exam page before you register.
Registration for the 070-464 exam is handled through the official channels below:
The exam is delivered in the following format: Computer-based exam delivered via Pearson VUE test centers or online proctoring (where available during active exam period).. Pick a date that leaves room for at least one full timed practice test beforehand.
Microsoft recommends the following official training options for candidates preparing for Microsoft Developing Microsoft SQL Server Databases:
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The current Microsoft Developing Microsoft SQL Server Databases syllabus is organized into 5 exam domains. The first three are:
For the full domain and subtopic breakdown, see the Exam Topics section above — that is the outline your TestSimulate practice questions are mapped to.
You have a SQL Server database.
The recovery model is set to full. The transaction log is backed up every night.
You discover that the transaction log never decreases in size.
You execute the DBCC SHRINKFILE statement for the transaction log and you discover that the transaction log is unaffected.
You need to ensure that you can reduce the size of the transaction log.
What should you do first?
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You need to optimize the index structure that is used by the tables that support the fraud detection services.
What should you do?
You are creating a table named Orders.
You need to ensure that every time a new row is added to the Orders table, a user-defined function is called to validate the row before the row is added to the table.
What should you use?
More than one answer choice may achieve the goal. Select the BEST answer.
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You have a database named DB1.
You plan to configure change data capture on the existing tables in DB1.
The database file settings for the DB1 are shown in the exhibit. (Click the Exhibit button.)
You need to minimize disk contention caused by change data capture.
What should you do?
More than one answer choice may achieve the goal. Select the BEST answer.
You plan to deploy SQL Server 2012. You must create two tables named Table1 and Table2 that will have the following specifications:
Table1 will contain a date column named Column1 that will contain a null value approximately 80 percent of the time.
Table2 will contain a column named Column2 that is the product of two other columns in Table2.
Both Table1 and Table2 will contain more than 1 million rows.
You need to recommend which options must be defined for the columns. The solution must minimize the storage requirements for the tables. Which options should you recommend? To answer, drag the appropriate options to the correct column in the answer area.

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