Everything you want to know about the 70-452 exam

Q. What is the 70-452 exam?
A. Microsoft’s 70-452 exam (PRO: Designing a Business Intelligence Infrastructure Using Microsoft SQL Server 2008) validates that an individual has the comprehensive set of skills necessary to perform a particular job role, such as database administrator or enterprise messaging administrator.

Q. What are the prerequisites for the 70-452 exam?
A. The prerequisites of this exam are that candidates should have the MCTS certification, about two or three years of experience in managing SQL Server 2008, Business Intelligence Development and Maintenance.

Q. What are the benefits of having an MCITP certification?
A. The benefits of having an MCITP certification are that the MCITP certifications are built on the technical proficiency measured in the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certifications. Therefore, one can earn one or more MCTS certifications on the way for earning an MCITP credential. Candidates for this exam are IT professionals who design and plan business intelligence (BI) solutions by using Microsoft SQL Server 2008 BI tools. This test prepares you for various job roles, which include: Business Intelligence Developer 2008, Database Designer, Database Developer, Database Administrator, etc.

Passing Exam 70-452: PRO: Designing a Business Intelligence Infrastructure Using Microsoft SQL Server 2008: counts as credit towards the following certification(s): Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Business Intelligence Developer 2008

Q. What credit does the 70-452 exam provide?
A. Passing the Exam 70-452 : PRO: Designing a Business Intelligence Infrastructure Using Microsoft SQL Server 2008: counts as credit towards the following certification(s): Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Business Intelligence Developer 2008.

Q. What certificate does it provide?
A. This exam provides the following certification(s): Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Business Intelligence Developer 2008.

Q. How many questions are asked in the test?
A. You will be required to attempt approximately 55 questions.

Q. What is the duration of the test?
A. The duration of the test is 120 minutes.

Q. Which type of test is it? (Adaptive/Linear)
A. It is a Linear test.

Q. What is the passing score?
A. The passing score of the test is 700 out of 1000.

Q. What is the test retake policy?
A. If you do not pass the 70-452 exam in the first attempt, you may take the second shot of the same exam one time without restriction. Second Shot provides a free retake if you do not pass an IT professional or developer Microsoft Certification exam the first time. You must take both the first and (if necessary) the retake exam before June 30, 2010. If you do not achieve a passing score the second time, you must wait at least seven days to retake the test a third time. A 14-day waiting period will be imposed for all subsequent exam retakes. If you have passed an exam, you cannot take it again.

Q. What skills are measured in the 70-452 exam?
A. The exam covers the following topics:

  1. Designing and Managing Reports
  2. Designing Data Mining Models
  3. Administering a BI Solution
  4. Designing the BI Architecture
  5. Designing an Analysis Services Database

Q. Where can I take the test?
A. You can take the exam at the Prometric center.

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