The Microsoft TS: Accessing Data with Microsoft .NET Framework 4 exam (exam code 70-516-VB) is the official Microsoft exam that leads to the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Accessing Data with Microsoft .NET Framework 4 certification, sitting at the Associate level of the Microsoft certification track. It is also connected with Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): .NET Framework 4 Data Access, Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Accessing Data with Microsoft .NET Framework 4 (C#). If this is the credential you are working toward, the 142 practice questions at Exam4PDF map directly to its objectives.

The Microsoft TS: Accessing Data with Microsoft .NET Framework 4 exam includes 40-60 questions, and you have 120 minutes to complete them. Divide the time limit by the question count and you get a tight average pace per item, so train yourself to flag time-consuming questions and return to them later instead of getting stuck. Before test day, run at least one full timed session in the Exam4PDF test engine under the same limits — the clock should never surprise you.

The passing score for Microsoft TS: Accessing Data with Microsoft .NET Framework 4 is 700 (out of 1000), and the official registration fee is USD 165 (varies by country/region). A failed attempt means paying that fee in full again, so your preparation budget deserves the same attention as your study plan. A practical rule: book your exam date only after you can finish a Exam4PDF practice test comfortably above the passing score more than once.

According to Microsoft, candidates should meet the following before registering: Familiarity with C# or Visual Basic .NET and basic database concepts (SQL Server recommended).. Requirements can change, so confirm the latest details on the official exam page before you register.

You can register for the Microsoft TS: Accessing Data with Microsoft .NET Framework 4 exam through the official channels below:

• Microsoft Certification Portal (Retired Exams)

Exam delivery: Proctored exam delivered via online testing or authorized testing centers (historically Pearson VUE)..

Microsoft lists the following official training options for this exam:

• Microsoft Learn - .NET Data Access Fundamentals
• ADO.NET Overview Documentation

Formal training builds the theory; pair it with the 142 practice questions from Exam4PDF to find out whether you are genuinely ready for the exam.

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The Microsoft TS: Accessing Data with Microsoft .NET Framework 4 blueprint is divided into 5 major domains, starting with Managing Data Transactions, Working with Data Sets and Data Readers, and LINQ to Data. The full breakdown, including every subdomain and its weighting, is listed in the Exam Topics section above — review it against your own weak areas before scheduling the exam.