A Microsoft certification remains one of the clearest career accelerators in IT. The Microsoft TS:MS.NET Framework 2.0-Application Develop Foundation exam stands in the way, and the 84 practice questions at ActualPDF are the direct route through it.
Microsoft 70-536-Cplusplus Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 - Application Development Foundation |
| Exam Number: | 70-536-Cplusplus |
| Exam Price: | USD 125 (varies by region) |
| Exam Format: | Hot Area, Multiple Choice, Drag and Drop, Build List/Reorder, Simulation |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Retired since July 31, 2013; credentials remain valid |
| Passing Score: | 700 (out of 1000) |
| Real Exam Qty: | 50-84 |
| Related Certifications: | MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5 WCF Applications MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5 WPF Applications MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Web Applications MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Distributed Applications MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Windows Applications |
| Exam Duration: | 90-120 |
| Available Languages: | Japanese, Chinese (Simplified), French, English, German |
| Recommended Training: | Official MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit |
| Exam Registration: | Microsoft Certification (Archived) |
| Sample Questions: | ![]() |
| Exam Way: | Proctored at authorized test centers (retired, no longer available) |
| Pre Condition: | 2–3 years of .NET development experience; working knowledge of Visual Studio 2005/2008 |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/previous-versions/msp-n-p/cc307228(v=msdn.10) |
Microsoft 70-536-Cplusplus Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Developing Applications That Use System Types and Collections | 15% | - Use specialized collections - Implement standard interfaces - Manage data using System types |
| Implementing Serialization and Input/Output | 12% | - Work with streams and files - Implement runtime serialization - Use XML serialization |
| Implementing Interoperability and Reflection | 11% | - Interop with unmanaged code - Use reflection and metadata - Create dynamic types |
| Globalization and Drawing | 8% | - Create globalized applications - Use GDI+ for graphics - Format culture-aware data |
| Implementing Security | 13% | - Implement cryptography - Use role-based security - Apply code access security |
| Configuring and Installing Assemblies | 12% | - Versioning and deployment - Use shared assemblies and GAC - Create and configure assemblies |
| Implementing Diagnostics in Applications | 10% | - Manage event logs - Use performance counters - Add tracing and logging |
| Implementing Services, Threading, and Application Domains | 11% | - Create and control Windows services - Work with application domains - Manage multithreading and synchronization |
Microsoft 70-536-Cplusplus Exam: FAQ for Serious Candidates
Microsoft TS:MS.NET Framework 2.0-Application Develop Foundation is an official Microsoft exam, listed under exam code 70-536-Cplusplus. A passing result earns you the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certification at the Associate / MCTS level. It also ties into MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Web Applications, MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Windows Applications, MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Distributed Applications, MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5 WPF Applications, MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5 WCF Applications, extending its value across your certification roadmap. Employers read this credential as verified competence, which is why it keeps appearing in job requirements.
Expect 50-84 questions inside 90-120 on the Microsoft TS:MS.NET Framework 2.0-Application Develop Foundation exam. That pace punishes hesitation, so rehearse it: the ActualPDF software engine simulates the real exam scene, reminds you of the questions you got wrong, and pushes you to re-practice them until the clock stops being your enemy.
Passing Microsoft TS:MS.NET Framework 2.0-Application Develop Foundation requires 700 (out of 1000), and the official registration fee is USD 125 (varies by region). Retakes charge the full USD 125 (varies by region) again, which is why experienced candidates treat preparation as the cheaper exam fee. Verify your readiness with repeated ActualPDF practice scores above the requirement before you commit to a date.
2–3 years of .NET development experience; working knowledge of Visual Studio 2005/2008
Requirements evolve, so confirm the current conditions before registering on the official exam page.
Registration for Microsoft TS:MS.NET Framework 2.0-Application Develop Foundation goes through the official channels listed here.
When you schedule, note that the exam is delivered Proctored at authorized test centers (retired, no longer available).
Microsoft recommends the following training for Microsoft TS:MS.NET Framework 2.0-Application Develop Foundation candidates.
Follow any course with the 84 practice questions in the ActualPDF 70-536-Cplusplus package; the software engine will even remind you which mistakes need another round.
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The Microsoft TS:MS.NET Framework 2.0-Application Develop Foundation syllabus spans 8 domains, led by Implementing Serialization and Input/Output (12%), Globalization and Drawing (8%), and Developing Applications That Use System Types and Collections (15%). The complete topic list is published above; candidates who study the map first rarely get lost later.
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