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Microsoft 070-523-VB Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | UPG: Transition MCPD .NET Framework 3.5 Web Developer to .NET Framework 4 Web Developer |
| Exam Number: | 70-523-VB |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Lifetime (retired track) |
| Available Languages: | Spanish, Japanese, French, English, German |
| Exam Price: | $150 USD |
| Related Certifications: | MCTS: .NET Framework 4 Web Applications MCTS: .NET Framework 4 Service Communication Applications MCTS: .NET Framework 4 Data Access |
| Real Exam Qty: | 75-100 |
| Exam Duration: | 120-150 |
| Passing Score: | 700 |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice, Drag-and-Drop, Case Studies |
| Recommended Training: | Microsoft Official Training |
| Exam Registration: | Retired Exam Info |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Proctored at authorized test centers (originally Prometric, later Pearson VUE); retired, no longer available |
| Pre Condition: | Must hold active MCPD .NET Framework 3.5 Web Developer certification |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/learning/exam-70-523.aspx |
Microsoft 070-523-VB Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Web Applications Development | 30% | - Data Presentation and Binding
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| Topic 2: Data Access Solutions | 25% | - ADO.NET and Entity Framework
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| Topic 3: Service-Oriented Applications | 25% | - WCF 4 Development
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| Topic 4: Application Architecture and Security | 20% | - .NET Framework 4 Core Features
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070-523-VB Exam FAQ: Review, Demo, and Policy
Must hold active MCPD .NET Framework 3.5 Web Developer certification Since requirements change over time, confirm the latest on the official Microsoft exam page before scheduling.
The 070-523-VB exam is a Microsoft certification exam validating the Microsoft UPG:Transition MCPD.NET Frmwrk 3.5 Web Dev to 4 Web Dev syllabus shown above. It belongs to these credential paths: MCTS: .NET Framework 4 Web Applications, MCTS: .NET Framework 4 Service Communication Applications, MCTS: .NET Framework 4 Data Access. Candidates in 2026 prepare for it with ExamTorrent's 100 practice questions, available as a printable PDF, a Windows Desktop Test Engine, and an Online Test Engine — three versions of the same materials.
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The official Microsoft UPG:Transition MCPD.NET Frmwrk 3.5 Web Dev to 4 Web Dev outline defines 4 domains. The leading three are Data Access Solutions (25%), Web Applications Development (30%), and Application Architecture and Security (20%). The full list is in the topics section above, and ExamTorrent's 100 practice questions cover each one.
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