Skills measured
- Create database objects (20-25%)
- Modify data (20-25%)
- Work with data (25-30%)
- Troubleshoot and optimize (25-30%)
Exam 70-461: Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2012/2014
This exam is intended for SQL Server database administrators, system engineers, and developers with two or more years of experience, who are seeking to validate their skills and knowledge in writing queries.
Part of the requirements for: MCSA: SQL Server 2012/2014
Reference: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/learning/exam-70-461.aspx
Microsoft 070-461 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2012/2014 |
| Exam Number: | 70-461 |
| Real Exam Qty: | 40–60 (varies) |
| Related Certifications: | MCSE Data Platform (legacy) MCSA: SQL Server 2012/2014 |
| Exam Format: | Multiple choice, Case studies, T-SQL query tasks, Multiple response, Drag and drop |
| Available Languages: | Japanese, German, Chinese (Simplified), French, Korean, English, Spanish |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Retired (legacy certification, no longer active) |
| Passing Score: | 700 (on a 1000-point scale) |
| Exam Price: | USD 165 (varies by region) |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Recommended Training: | SQL Server Querying Courses (general training platforms) Microsoft Learn SQL Server training paths |
| Exam Registration: | Microsoft Credentials (Learn) Pearson VUE Microsoft Exams |
| Sample Questions: | Microsoft 070-461 Sample Questions |
| Exam Way: | Available via Pearson VUE test centers and online proctored exams (where offered) |
| Pre Condition: | No formal prerequisites. Recommended to have basic knowledge of SQL Server and T-SQL. |
Microsoft 070-461 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
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| Topic 1: Troubleshoot and optimize queries | - Performance tuning basics
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| Topic 2: Implement T-SQL queries | - Work with joins and subqueries
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| Topic 3: Create database objects | - Design and implement tables
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| Topic 4: Modify data | - Insert, update, and delete data
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