Microsoft 070-465

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What Candidates Ask About the Microsoft 070-465 Exam

Can you give me an overview of the 070-465 exam?

The Microsoft Designing Database Solutions for Microsoft SQL Server exam (code: 070-465) is the official Microsoft exam that leads to the MCTS certification. It sits at the Professional / Expert level of the Microsoft certification track. It is also connected with related credentials such as MCSE: Data Platform, MCSE: Data Management and Analytics. Passing it proves to employers that your skills have been validated by Microsoft itself, which is why the 070-465 credential keeps showing up in job postings.

How many questions are in the 070-465 exam, and how long does it take?

The Microsoft Designing Database Solutions for Microsoft SQL Server exam gives you 45–60 (varies by source) to work through 40–60 (varies; some sources cite up to ~111). Pacing matters more than most candidates expect, so before exam day, run at least one full timed session in the Dumpkiller test engine to learn how long you can afford per question. If an item stalls you, flag it and move on — coming back later beats burning five minutes on a single question.

What score do I need to pass the 070-465 exam, and how much does it cost?

The passing score for the Microsoft Designing Database Solutions for Microsoft SQL Server exam is 700 / 1000, and the official registration fee is USD typically around $165 (may vary by country). Remember that a failed attempt means paying that fee in full again, so a timed self-assessment with Dumpkiller practice questions about a week before your exam date is a cheap way to confirm you are scoring comfortably above 700 / 1000.

Are there any prerequisites for the 070-465 exam?

According to Microsoft, the following applies: Typically requires experience with SQL Server database administration and design. Certification policies do change from time to time, so confirm the latest requirements on the official exam page at https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/posts/mcsa-mcsd-mcse-certifications-retire-with-continued-investment-to-role-based-certifications before you register.

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What happens if I do not pass the 070-465 exam, and how is my order delivered?

If you take the corresponding 070-465 exam within 60 days of your purchase and do not pass, you can apply for a full refund under our 100% Money Back Guarantee, subject to a few conditions: the failed exam must be the one matching your purchase; sitting the exam within 3 days of purchase does not qualify, since that leaves too little preparation time; downloading the material without actually taking the exam does not qualify; free materials and expired orders are excluded; and the candidate name must match the payer name. To apply, send a scanned copy of your enrollment slip together with your official Score Report (PDF) within 2 days after the exam, and claims are processed within 7 days. If you would rather not take a refund, you can exchange your purchase for two free products of equal value while keeping the update service on the product you originally bought. As for delivery, everything is an instant download: your products are sent to your email within one minute of payment — contact customer service if nothing arrives within 2 hours — and there is no limit on the number of computers you can install the software on.

What topics are covered in the 070-465 exam?

The official Microsoft Designing Database Solutions for Microsoft SQL Server syllabus is organized into 4 main domains. The first three are Design Database Objects and Schema (25–35%), Design Troubleshooting and Optimization Solutions (25–30%), and Design Security and Access (10–15%). For the full domain-by-domain breakdown, see the complete Exam Topics outline above.

Microsoft Designing Database Solutions for Microsoft SQL Server Sample Questions:

Question 1

You are creating a database that will store usernames and passwords for an application.
You need to recommend a solution to store the passwords in the database.
What should you recommend?
More than one answer choice may achieve the goal. Select the BEST answer.

A. Reversible encryption
B. Encrypting File System (EFS)
C. Transparent Data Encryption (TDE)
D. One-way encryption

Question 2

DRAG DROP
You have two servers named SQL1 and SQL2 that have SQL Server 2012 installed. SQL1 contains a database that is mirrored asynchronously to SQL2. The database contents are updated once a month.
You need to upgrade the database to SQL Server 2014. The solution must minimize downtime.
Which upgrade steps should you recommend?
To answer, move the appropriate actions from the list of actions to the answer area and arrange them in the correct order.

Question 3

You need to recommend a solution that addresses the index fragmentation and index width issue.
What should you include in the recommendation? (Each correct answer presents part of the solution. Choose all that apply.)

A. Remove the id column from the clustered index.
B. Remove the lastModified column from the clustered index.
C. Change the data type of the modifiedBy column to tinyint.
D. Change the data type of the id column to bigint.
E. Change the data type of the lastModified column to smalldatetime.
F. Remove the modifiedBy column from the clustered index.

Question 4

You need to write code that will allow the sales force to retrieve data for their reports with the least amount of effort.
Which code should you use?

A. Option D
B. Option B
C. Option C
D. Option A

Question 5

You are troubleshooting an application that runs a query. The application frequently causes deadlocks.
You need to identify which transaction causes the deadlock.
What should you do?
More than one answer choice may achieve the goal. Select the BEST answer.

A. Create a trace in SQL Server Profiler that contains the Deadlock graph event
B. Query the sys.dm_exec_requests dynamic management view.
C. Create an extended events session to capture deadlock information.
D. Query the sys.dm_exec_sessions dynamic management view.

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