A Microsoft certification remains one of the clearest career accelerators in IT. The Microsoft TS:Microsoft Windows Mobile Application Development exam stands in the way, and the 110 practice questions at ActualPDF are the direct route through it.
Microsoft 70-540 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | TS: Microsoft Windows Mobile Application Development |
| Exam Number: | 70-540 |
| Related Certifications: | MCTS MCP |
| Real Exam Qty: | 50-60 |
| Available Languages: | French, Chinese Simplified, Japanese, German, English, Spanish |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Retired; no longer active |
| Exam Format: | Drag-and-drop, Multiple-choice, Case studies |
| Passing Score: | 700 / 1000 |
| Exam Price: | $125 USD |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Recommended Training: | Course 5151AE: Designing and Developing Mobile UI Course 5150AE: Developing Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 Applications |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE (legacy) Prometric (legacy) |
| Sample Questions: | ![]() |
| Exam Way: | Proctored at authorized test centers (Prometric / Pearson VUE); retired |
| Pre Condition: | None required; recommended experience with Visual Studio 2005, .NET Compact Framework, Windows Mobile 5.0 |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/archive/blogs/lokeuei/mcp-mobility-developer-exam-is-live |
Microsoft 70-540 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Manage Data with SQL Server Mobile | 15% | - Synchronization and transactions - Database creation and queries |
| Implement Interoperability and Platform Features | 12% | - Native code interoperability - Hardware and OS-specific features |
| Optimize, Package, and Deploy Applications | 11% | - Performance tuning - Packaging, signing, and deployment |
| Design and Develop User Interface | 14% | - Windows Forms for mobile devices - Screen adaptation and input handling |
| Handle Data with ADO.NET, XML, and File System | 17% | - File I/O and storage management - Data access and serialization |
| Develop Applications by Using .NET Compact Framework | 18% | - Core architecture and runtime - Application lifecycle and deployment model |
| Develop Connectivity and Remote Access | 14% | - Web services and network communication - Offline/online data synchronization |
70-540 Exam FAQ: Before You Book Your Seat
Microsoft TS:Microsoft Windows Mobile Application Development is an official Microsoft exam, listed under exam code 70-540. A passing result earns you the MCTS: Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 Applications certification at the Specialist / MCTS level. It also ties into MCP, MCTS, extending its value across your certification roadmap. Employers read this credential as verified competence, which is why it keeps appearing in job requirements.
Expect 50-60 questions inside 120 minutes on the Microsoft TS:Microsoft Windows Mobile Application Development 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:Microsoft Windows Mobile Application Development requires 700 / 1000, and the official registration fee is $125 USD. Retakes charge the full $125 USD 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.
None required; recommended experience with Visual Studio 2005, .NET Compact Framework, Windows Mobile 5.0
Requirements evolve, so confirm the current conditions before registering on the official exam page.
Registration for Microsoft TS:Microsoft Windows Mobile Application Development goes through the official channels listed here.
When you schedule, note that the exam is delivered Proctored at authorized test centers (Prometric / Pearson VUE); retired.
Microsoft recommends the following training for Microsoft TS:Microsoft Windows Mobile Application Development candidates.
- Course 5150AE: Developing Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 Applications
- Course 5151AE: Designing and Developing Mobile UI
Follow any course with the 110 practice questions in the ActualPDF 70-540 package; the software engine will even remind you which mistakes need another round.
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The Microsoft TS:Microsoft Windows Mobile Application Development syllabus spans 7 domains, led by Develop Applications by Using .NET Compact Framework (18%), Handle Data with ADO.NET, XML, and File System (17%), and Implement Interoperability and Platform Features (12%). The complete topic list is published above; candidates who study the map first rarely get lost later.
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