Q. What are the prerequisites of the 70-441 exam?
A. Before taking the 70-441 exam, you have to take the 70-431 exam.
Q. I am new to SQL Server. How should I start preparing for the exam?
A. To start preparing for the exam, you need to have the SQL Server 2005 Enterprise Edition. You should have Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1 and Internet Information Services.
Q. What are the objectives of the exam?
A. Visit the following link to view the objectives of the 70-441 exam: Objectives
Q. What is the exam fee?
A. The exam fee for the 70-441 exam is approximately US$125. The fees for the exam in other countries can be found on the prometric site Prometric. The fee is to be paid at the time of registration through credit card, check, or voucher. After the payment is made, you can schedule the exam date and time.
Q. How can I register for my exam?
A. You can register for the exam through a Prometric Test Center Locator at Prometric. You will have to go through a complete registration process, make payments and schedule the date and time for the exam.
Q. What types of questions are asked in the exam?
A. The types of questions asked in the 70-441 exam are as follows:
- Single choice
- Multiple choice (Choose two, Choose three)
- Simulation
Q. How many questions are there in the exam?
A. There are 50 questions in the exam.
Q. What is the duration of the exam?
A. The duration of the exam is 90 minutes.
Q. What are the other important factors I should consider while taking the exam?
A. You should reach the exam center 15 minutes before the exam starts.
Books, laptops, notes or any other study material are not allowed in the exam center. All Microsoft exams are online, so there is no need to bring in any stationery.
You will have to bring two identification proofs along with you. The identification proofs can include a driving license, a passport, a government or company identity card or a major credit card. You have to bring at least two identification proofs. One of the proofs must have your photograph and both must contain your signature.
An opportunity will be given to you to learn the use of the testing system. This session will not be included in your actual exam time.
Q. How will I obtain my result?
A. After you have completed the exam, you can see your result. You will also receive a hard copy of the result from the center in-charge. The result will include your marks in each chapter but not for each question.
Q. What is the exam retake policy?
A. If you fail the exam in your first attempt, you can reappear for the second attempt at any time. If you fail in your second attempt, you will have to wait for fourteen days to make a third or any subsequent attempts. If you pass the exam, you cannot retake the exam until and unless an upgrade of that exam is announced.
Q. What credit does the 70-441 exam earn you?
A. The 70-441 exam earns you credit toward the following certification:
Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Database Developer