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Microsoft 70-536-VB Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Application Development Foundation (VB.NET Track) |
| Exam Number: | 70-536 |
| Exam Price: | USD 125 (varies by region, retired exam) |
| Exam Format: | Case-based questions, Multiple choice, Multiple response |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Retired (no longer available; legacy certification) |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Related Certifications: | Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 certifications Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD) Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) |
| Available Languages: | English, Japanese, French, German, Simplified Chinese |
| Passing Score: | 700/1000 |
| Real Exam Qty: | 40-60 |
| Recommended Training: | VB.NET and .NET Framework 2.0 training resources Microsoft Learn (legacy .NET resources) |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Microsoft Exams Microsoft Certification (Retired Exams) |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Computer-based exam delivered at Pearson VUE test centers or online proctored (historically) |
| Pre Condition: | No formal prerequisites; recommended experience with VB.NET and .NET Framework 2.0 application development |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/retired-certifications/ |
Microsoft 70-536-VB Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| IO, Networking, and Serialization | - Basic networking APIs - File and stream handling - Serialization and deserialization |
| Understanding .NET Framework Fundamentals | - Common Language Runtime (CLR) architecture - Base Class Library (BCL) overview - Assemblies, metadata, and MSIL |
| Deployment and Maintenance | - Versioning and assembly deployment - Application deployment strategies |
| Data Access | - ADO.NET architecture - DataSets, DataReaders, and DataAdapters - Database connectivity and command execution |
| Security and Configuration | - Code access security (CAS) - Application configuration using config files - Authentication and authorization basics |
| Application Development with .NET Framework | - Exception handling and debugging techniques - Collections and generics (early .NET 2.0 usage) - Object-oriented programming in VB.NET |
Questions and Answers About Microsoft TS:MS.NET Framework 2.0-Application Develop Foundation
Microsoft TS:MS.NET Framework 2.0-Application Develop Foundation is an official Microsoft exam, listed under exam code 70-536-VB. A passing result earns you the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) - .NET Framework 2.0 Application Development Foundation certification at the Professional level. It also ties into Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS), Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD), Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 certifications, extending its value across your certification roadmap. Employers read this credential as verified competence, which is why it keeps appearing in job requirements.
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Passing Microsoft TS:MS.NET Framework 2.0-Application Develop Foundation requires 700/1000, and the official registration fee is USD 125 (varies by region, retired exam). Retakes charge the full USD 125 (varies by region, retired exam) 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.
No formal prerequisites; recommended experience with VB.NET and .NET Framework 2.0 application development
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 Computer-based exam delivered at Pearson VUE test centers or online proctored (historically).
Microsoft recommends the following training for Microsoft TS:MS.NET Framework 2.0-Application Develop Foundation candidates.
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The Microsoft TS:MS.NET Framework 2.0-Application Develop Foundation syllabus spans 6 domains, led by Data Access, Security and Configuration, and Understanding .NET Framework Fundamentals. The complete topic list is published above; candidates who study the map first rarely get lost later.
