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Microsoft 70-461 Deutsch Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2012/2014 |
| Exam Number: | 70-461 |
| Related Certifications: | MCSE Data Platform (legacy) MCSA: SQL Server 2012/2014 |
| Real Exam Qty: | 40–60 (varies) |
| Passing Score: | 700 (on a 1000-point scale) |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Exam Format: | Multiple choice, Drag and drop, T-SQL query tasks, Multiple response, Case studies |
| Available Languages: | Spanish, Korean, Japanese, English, French, Chinese (Simplified), German |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Retired (legacy certification, no longer active) |
| Exam Price: | USD 165 (varies by region) |
| Recommended Training: | SQL Server Querying Courses (general training platforms) Microsoft Learn SQL Server training paths |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Microsoft Exams Microsoft Credentials (Learn) |
| Sample Questions: | DOWNLOAD DEMO |
| 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 70-461 Deutsch Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Topic 1: Create database objects | - Design and implement tables
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| Topic 2: Troubleshoot and optimize queries | - Performance tuning basics
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| Topic 3: Modify data | - Insert, update, and delete data
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| Topic 4: Implement T-SQL queries | - Query data
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Microsoft 70-461 Deutsch Certification Exam Q&A
Microsoft Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2012/2014 (70-461 Deutsch Version) is an official Microsoft exam, registered under the code 70-461 Deutsch. A passing score earns you the MCSA: SQL Server 2012/2014 certification, positioned at the Associate level. The credential also connects to MCSA: SQL Server 2012/2014, MCSE Data Platform (legacy), so it can anchor a broader certification path. Because Microsoft designs its exams around real job tasks, holding this certification signals practical skill rather than memorized theory.
Candidates face 40–60 (varies) questions inside a 120 minutes window on the Microsoft Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2012/2014 (70-461 Deutsch Version) exam. That ratio leaves little slack, which is why pacing deserves as much practice as the content itself. Learn to budget your minutes, park stubborn questions instead of wrestling them, and rehearse under a real clock: a few timed runs in the ActualCollection test engine will make the official time limit feel routine rather than threatening.
The passing bar for Microsoft Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2012/2014 (70-461 Deutsch Version) is set at 700 (on a 1000-point scale), and registering for the exam officially costs USD 165 (varies by region). There is no reduced price for a second try: fail, and you pay USD 165 (varies by region) in full again. That makes honest self-testing the cheapest insurance available, so hold off on booking until your ActualCollection practice scores sit clearly above the passing line, attempt after attempt.
No formal prerequisites. Recommended to have basic knowledge of SQL Server and T-SQL.
Vendor policies are revised from time to time, so double-check the eligibility details before registering.
Sign-up for the Microsoft Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2012/2014 (70-461 Deutsch Version) exam is handled through the official registration channels listed here.
One practical detail: the exam is delivered Available via Pearson VUE test centers and online proctored exams (where offered), so plan your logistics accordingly.
Microsoft recommends the following training resources for candidates working toward Microsoft Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2012/2014 (70-461 Deutsch Version).
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Microsoft Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2012/2014 (70-461 Deutsch Version) is divided into 4 official domains. Among the headline areas are Implement T-SQL queries, Troubleshoot and optimize queries, and Create database objects. Scroll up to the exam topics section for the full breakdown, and use it as a checklist: any line you cannot confidently explain deserves another round of practice.
Microsoft Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2012/2014 (70-461 Deutsch Version) Sample Questions:
Sie verwalten eine Microsoft SQL Server-Datenbank, die eine Tabelle mit dem Namen Products enthält.
In einer Bitspalte mit dem Namen Discontinued gibt der Wert 1 an, dass ein Produkt inaktiv ist, und der Wert 0 gibt an, dass das Produkt aktiv ist.
Sie müssen eine Ansicht erstellen, die eine Spalte mit einer vollständigen Beschreibung des Produktstatus zurückgibt.
Welchen Ausdruck sollten Sie verwenden, um die Spalte zu definieren?
- A. CASE Discontinued
WENN 0 DANN 'Aktiv'
WENN 1 DANN 'Inaktiv'
ENDE - B. IF Discontinued = 0
'Aktiv'
SONST
'Inaktiv' - C. DECODE (Auslaufend, 0, 'Aktiv', 1, 'Inaktiv', 'Unbekannt')
- D. IF (Discontinued = 0, 'Active', 'Inactive')
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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Sie erstellen einen täglichen Bericht gemäß der folgenden Abfrage:
Sie müssen die Leistung der Abfrage verbessern.
Was tun?
- A. Löschen Sie die UDF und schreiben Sie die Berichtsabfrage wie folgt neu:
SELECT c.CustomerName
VON Sales.Customer c
WO NICHT EXISTIERT (
SELECT am Bestelldatum
FROM Sales.SalesOrder s
WO an OrderDate> DATEADD (DAY, -90, GETDATE ())
AND s.CustomerID = c.CustomerID) - B. Löschen Sie die UDF und schreiben Sie die Berichtsabfrage wie folgt neu:
WITH cte (CustomerID, LastOrderDate) AS (
SELECT CustomerID, MAX (OrderDate) AS [LastOrderDate]
FROM Sales.SalesOrder
GROUP BY CustomerID
)
SELECT c.CustomerName
FROM cte
INNER JOIN Sales.Customer c ON cte.CustomerID = c.CustomerID
WHERE cte.LastOrderDate <DATEADD (DAY, -90, GETDATE ()) - C. Löschen Sie die UDF und schreiben Sie die Berichtsabfrage wie folgt neu:
SELECT DISTINCT c.CustomerName
VON Sales.Customer c
INNER JOIN Sales.SalesOrder s ON c.CustomerID = s.CustomerID
WO am OrderDate <DATEADD (DAY, -90, GETDATE ()) - D. Schreiben Sie die Berichtsabfrage wie folgt neu:
SELECT c.CustomerName
VON Sales.Customer c
WHERE NOT EXISTS (SELECT OrderDate FROM Sales.ufnGetRecentOrders (c.CustomerID, 90)) Schreiben Sie die UDF wie folgt um:
CREATE FUNCTION Sales.ufnGetRecentOrders (@CustomerID int, @MaxAge datetime) RETURNS TABLE AS RETURN (SELECT OrderDate FROM Sales.SalesOrder
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
Sie haben eine Microsoft SQL Server-Datenbank, die zwei Tabellen mit den Namen SalesTax und SalesTerritory enthält.
Sie müssen eine Abfrage schreiben, die alle möglichen Kombinationen von SalesTax und SalesTerritory zurückgibt, unabhängig davon, ob zwei bestimmte Datensätze verknüpft sind.
Welche Transact-SQL-Anweisung sollten Sie ausführen?
- A. Option D.
- B. Option A.
- C. Option C.
- D. Option B.
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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Sie verwalten eine Microsoft SQL Server-Instanz, die mehrere Datenbanken unterstützt.
Sie müssen sicherstellen, dass jede neu erstellte Datenbank einen Datentyp mit dem Namen Postleitzahl hat, der dieselben Attribute enthält.
Was tun?
- A. Erstellen Sie einen benutzerdefinierten Datentyp in der master-Datenbank.
- B. Erstellen Sie einen benutzerdefinierten Typ in der Modelldatenbank.
- C. Erstellen Sie einen benutzerdefinierten Typ in der master-Datenbank.
- D. Erstellen Sie einen benutzerdefinierten Datentyp in der Modelldatenbank.
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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Sie unterstützen eine im Exponat gezeigte Datenbankstruktur. (Klicken Sie auf die Schaltfläche "Ausstellen".)
Sie müssen eine Abfrage schreiben, die die folgenden Details anzeigt:
* Gesamtumsatz nach Verkäufern, Jahr, Stadt und Land
* Zwischensummen nur auf Stadt- und Länderebene
* Eine Gesamtsumme des Umsatzes
Welche Transact-SQL-Abfrage sollten Sie verwenden?
- A. SELECT SalesPerson.Name, Land, Stadt,
DatePart (yyyy, SaleDate) AS Jahr, Summe (Betrag) AS Total
FROM Sale INNER JOIN SalesPerson
ON Sale.SalesPersonID = SalesPerson.SalesPersonID
GROUP BY CUBE (SalesPerson.Name, Land, Stadt, Datum (JJJJ, Verkaufsdatum)) - B. SELECT SalesPerson.Name, Land, Stadt,
DatePart (yyyy, SaleDate) AS Jahr, Summe (Betrag) AS Total
FROM Sale INNER JOIN SalesPerson
ON Sale.SalesPersonID = SalesPerson.SalesPersonID
GROUP BY ROLLUP (SalesPerson.Name, DatePart (JJJJ, Verkaufsdatum), Stadt, Land) - C. SELECT SalesPerson.Name, Land, Stadt,
DatePart (yyyy, SaleDate) AS Jahr, Summe (Betrag) AS Total
FROM Sale INNER JOIN SalesPerson
ON Sale.SalesPersonID = SalesPerson.SalesPersonID
Gruppieren nach Gruppierungssätzen ((SalesPerson.Name, Country, City, DatePart (yyyy, SaleDate)), (Country, City), (Country), ()) - D. SELECT SalesPerson.Name, Land, Stadt,
DatePart (yyyy, SaleDate) AS Jahr, Summe (Betrag) AS Total
FROM Sale INNER JOIN SalesPerson
ON Sale.SalesPersonID = SalesPerson.SalesPersonID
GROUP BY CUBE (SalesPerson.Name, DatePart (JJJJ, Verkaufsdatum), Stadt, Land)
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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