Microsoft 70-432

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What is the 70-432 exam all about?

The Microsoft TS:MS SQL Server 2008,Implementation and Maintenance exam (code: 70-432) is the official Microsoft exam that leads to the MCTS: SQL Server 2008, Implementation and Maintenance certification. It sits at the Specialist / MCTS level of the Microsoft certification track. It is also connected with related credentials such as MCITP: Database Administrator 2008, MCITP: Database Developer 2008. Passing it proves to employers that your skills have been validated by Microsoft itself, which is why the 70-432 credential keeps showing up in job postings.

How many questions are in the 70-432 exam, and how long does it take?

The Microsoft TS:MS SQL Server 2008,Implementation and Maintenance exam gives you 120 minutes to work through 45–55. 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 70-432 exam, and how much does it cost?

The passing score for the Microsoft TS:MS SQL Server 2008,Implementation and Maintenance exam is 700 (on a scale of 0–1000), and the official registration fee is $125 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 (on a scale of 0–1000).

Are there any prerequisites for the 70-432 exam?

According to Microsoft, the following applies: No required prerequisites; recommended 1–2 years of experience with SQL Server 2008 or 2–3 years with earlier versions. 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/previous-versions/microsoft-technet/wiki/7759.aspx before you register.

How do I register for the 70-432 exam?

You can book your Microsoft TS:MS SQL Server 2008,Implementation and Maintenance exam through the official channels below:

• Microsoft Learning Archive

Depending on availability in your region, the exam is delivered as Onsite at Prometric test centers; retired and no longer available for registration.

What official training does Microsoft recommend for the 70-432 exam?

Microsoft lists the following training options for Microsoft TS:MS SQL Server 2008,Implementation and Maintenance candidates:

• MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-432)

Official courses build a solid foundation, and pairing them with the 199 practice questions from Dumpkiller shows you how ready you really are before you spend money on the exam itself.

Can I try the 70-432 practice questions before buying?

Yes. Dumpkiller offers a free 70-432 PDF demo so you can review the question style, difficulty, and explanations before committing to anything. After purchase, your Microsoft TS:MS SQL Server 2008,Implementation and Maintenance material includes 365 days of free updates, and if your product expires after that, you can extend the update service at a 50% discount from your member zone.

What happens if I do not pass the 70-432 exam, and how is my order delivered?

If you take the corresponding 70-432 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 70-432 exam?

The official Microsoft TS:MS SQL Server 2008,Implementation and Maintenance syllabus is organized into 8 main domains. The first three are Installing and Configuring SQL Server 2008 (11%), Implementing High Availability (9%), and Optimizing SQL Server Performance (12%). For the full domain-by-domain breakdown, see the complete Exam Topics outline above.

Microsoft TS:MS SQL Server 2008,Implementation and Maintenance Sample Questions:

Question 1

You are managing a SQL Server 2008 instance which includes some applications for
Home.com.
You set the SQL Server Agent service to implement through utilizing the SerTest\Test account.
You create a job named MailingTester that allows a file to be stored to a log server. The job could not run normally because it could not own proper access to the log server.
You decide to set the service of SQL Server Agent.
You should make sure that you could run the settings such that the SQL Server Agent service owns all access to the log server. Which is the correct answer?

A. You should utilize the type of remote Service account
B. You should utilize the type of Local Service account
C. You should utilize the type of Domain account
D. You should utilize the type of remote System account

Question 2

You administer a SQL Server 200S instance. A user named Mary reports that she is waiting for a query to complete. You need to ascertain whether the query is blocked. Which tool should you use?

A. The Job Activity Monitor tool in Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio
B. The Database Engine Tuning Advisor tool
C. The Windows System Monitor tool
D. The Activity Monitor tool in Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio

Question 3

Yon maintain a SQL Server 2008 instance that contains a database named Finance.
The backup strategy for the Finance database specifies the following requirements:
- Full database backup to a file named finance.bak is performed at 08:00 hours daily. - A transaction log backup to a file named finance_HHMM.trn is performed every 15 minutes starting at 08:15 horns.
The Finance database is being used in single-user mode.
At 08:40 hours, a user reports that some important data was accidentally deleted by a
query that was executed at 08:23 horns.
You need to restore the database to its original state.
Which Transact-SQL statement(s) should you use?

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

Question 4

You administer three SQL Server 2008 instances on separate servers named Server1, Server2, and Server3.
The AdventureWorks database is configured for mirroring between the instances. In the mirroring session, Server1 and Server2 act as partners and Server3 as the witness.
You have the following requirements:
- All three servers run a maintenance process that requires occasional restart of the computer. - The SQL Server service on each server is shut down only during the actual restart of the computer. - After completion of the maintenance process, re-enable automatic failover and synchronize the mirroring session in minimum possible time.
You need to ensure that automatic failover is disabled during the maintenance process.
What should you do first?

A. Configure the mirroring session with the SAFETY option set to ON.
B. Suspend the mirroring session.
C. Remove mirroring from the database.
D. Remove the witness server from the mirroring session.

Question 5

You maintain a SQL Server 2008 instance that contains a database named Finance. The Finance database currently contains 100 GB of data. On an average, 1 GB of data is modified or inserted daily.
The recovery model of the Finance database is set to Simple. Business requirements specify that data loss of more than two hours worth of transactions during business hours is unacceptable.
You need to select a backup strategy that uses the least amount of disk space by adhering to the business requirements.
What should you do?

A. Perform a full database backup once daily.
B. Perform a full database backup once daily.
Perform a transaction log backup every two hours during business hours.
C. Perform a full database backup once every week.
Perform a differential backup once daily.
Perform a transaction log backup every two hours during business hours.
D. Perform a full database backup once daily.
Perform a differential backup every two horns during business hours.

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