Microsoft 070-768

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Microsoft Developing SQL Data Models: Common Questions From Candidates

What is the Microsoft Developing SQL Data Models certification exam?

The Microsoft Developing SQL Data Models exam (code: 070-768) is the official Microsoft exam that leads to the MCSA: SQL 2016 BI Development certification. It sits at the Associate level of the Microsoft certification track. It is also connected with related credentials such as MCSE: Data Management and Analytics. Passing it proves to employers that your skills have been validated by Microsoft itself, which is why the 070-768 credential keeps showing up in job postings.

How many questions are in the 070-768 exam, and how long does it take?

The Microsoft Developing SQL Data Models exam gives you 150 minutes to work through 45-60. 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 070-768 exam, and how much does it cost?

The passing score for the Microsoft Developing SQL Data Models exam is 700/1000, and the official registration fee is $165 USD. 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 070-768 exam?

According to Microsoft, the following applies: No formal prerequisites; recommended experience with T-SQL, relational databases, and SSAS. 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/exams/70-768/ before you register.

How do I register for the 070-768 exam?

You can book your Microsoft Developing SQL Data Models exam through the official channels below:

• Microsoft Learning Registration

Depending on availability in your region, the exam is delivered as Proctored online or onsite testing center (before retirement).

What official training does Microsoft recommend for the 070-768 exam?

Microsoft lists the following training options for Microsoft Developing SQL Data Models candidates:

• Microsoft Official Course 20768
• Exam Ref 70-768 Study Guide

Official courses build a solid foundation, and pairing them with the 70 practice questions from Dumpkiller shows you how ready you really are before you spend money on the exam itself.

Can I try the 070-768 practice questions before buying?

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What happens if I do not pass the 070-768 exam, and how is my order delivered?

If you take the corresponding 070-768 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 070-768 exam?

The official Microsoft Developing SQL Data Models syllabus is organized into 4 main domains. The first three are Design a multidimensional business intelligence (BI) semantic model (25-30%), Configure and maintain SQL Server Analysis Services (30-35%), and Develop queries using MDX and DAX (15-20%). For the full domain-by-domain breakdown, see the complete Exam Topics outline above.

Microsoft Developing SQL Data Models Sample Questions:

Question #1

Hotspot Question
You have a Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS) multidimensional project.
You are developing a dimension that uses data from the following table:

The ManagerKey column defines a foreign key constraint that references the EmployeeKey column. The table stores employee history information by using slowly changing dimensions (SCD). Changes to EmployeeName, Phone, or ManagerKey are managed as SCD Type 1 changes. Changes to SalesRegion are managed as SCD Type 2 changes.
You create the following attributes, and set the KeyColumns and NameColumn properties to the columns listed in the table below:

You need to add a parent-child hierarchy to the dimension to enable navigating the organization hierarchy.
In the table below, identify the attribute that you must use for each attribute usage type.
NOTE: Make only one selection in each column.

Question #2

You are a business analyst for a retail company that uses a Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS) multidimensional database for reporting.
The database contains the following objects:

You must create a report that shows, for each month, the Internet sales for that month and the total Internet sales for the calendar year up to and including the current month.
You create the following MDX statement (Line numbers are included for reference only.):

You need to complete the MDX statement to return data for the report.
Which MDX segment should you use in line 01?

A.

B.

C.

D.

Question #3

What type of partitioning strategy should you implement to support the analysis of hourly Internet sales transactions?

A. Create one partition per day dynamically by running an SSIS package daily to build the new partition. Load the data for the current day by performing a Process Full operation on the partition.
B. Create one partition per hour per day dynamically by running an SSIS package each hour to build the new partition. Load the data for the current hour by performing a Process Add, and then execute a Process Recalc on the partition
C. Convert the model to DirectQuery. Add columnstore indexes to the source tables. In the model, define a sample partition for all tables to view data during development.
D. Set the model to DirectQuery With In-Memory Mode. Define a sample partition for the Internet Sales table to view data during development.

Question #4

Note: This question is part of a series of questions that present the same scenario. Each question in the series contains a unique solution. Determine whether the solution meets the stated goals.
You deploy a tabular data model to an instance of Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS). The model uses an in-memory cache to store and query data. The data set is already the same size as the available RAM on the server. Data volumes are likely to continue to increase rapidly.
Your data model contains multiple calculated tables.
The data model must begin processing each day at 2:00 and processing should be complete by
4:00 the same day. You observe that the data processing operation often does not complete before 7:00. This is adversely affecting team members.
You need to improve the performance.
Solution: Change the storage mode for the data model to DirectQuery.
Does the solution meet the goal?

A. No
B. Yes

Question #5

Note: This question is part of a series of questions that present the same scenario. Each question in the series contains a unique solution. Determine whether the solution meets the stated goals.
A company has an e-commerce website. When a customer places an order, information about the transaction is inserted into tables in a Microsoft SQL Server relational database named OLTP1. The company has a SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS) instance that is configured to use Tabular mode. SSAS uses data from OLTP1 to populate a data model.
Sales analysts build reports based on the SSAS model. Reports must be able to access data as soon as it is available in the relational database.
You need to configure and deploy an Analysis Services project to the Analysis Services instance that allows near real-time data source access.
Solution: In the Deployment Option property for the report, you set the Query Mode to InMemory.
Does the solution meet the goal?

A. No
B. Yes

Solutions: