Reading notes is one thing; sitting a timed exam is another. The ActualCollection test engines recreate the pressure of the real Microsoft Software Testing with Visual Studio exam, so the 70-497 testing experience feels familiar long before you book your seat.
Microsoft 70-497 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Software Testing with Visual Studio |
| Exam Number: | 70-497 |
| Real Exam Qty: | 40-60 |
| Exam Duration: | 120-150 |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice, Case Studies, Lab-based Tasks, Multiple Response |
| Related Certifications: | Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) - Windows Development Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD) |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Retired |
| Exam Price: | USD 165 (varies by region) |
| Passing Score: | 700/1000 |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Recommended Training: | Visual Studio Test Documentation Microsoft Learn - Visual Studio Testing |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Microsoft Exams Microsoft Certification / Exam Registration |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Delivered via Pearson VUE testing centers or online proctored exam (when available) |
| Pre Condition: | No formal prerequisites; recommended experience with Visual Studio and software testing concepts. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/retired-certifications/ |
Microsoft 70-497 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Test Planning and Strategy | - Define test objectives and scope - Risk-based testing approach - Select appropriate testing methodologies |
| Test Design and Implementation | - Use Visual Studio Test Manager - Maintain test data and environments - Create manual test cases and test suites |
| Test Execution and Reporting | - Executing manual and automated tests - Generating test reports - Analyzing test results |
| Automated Testing with Visual Studio | - Coded UI tests creation and execution - Load and performance testing - Unit testing with Visual Studio Test Framework |
| Defect Management and Debugging | - Debugging applications in Visual Studio - Reproducing and isolating issues - Bug reporting and tracking workflows |
Answers Every 70-497 Candidate Should Read First
The Microsoft Software Testing with Visual Studio exam is the official Microsoft test registered under exam code 70-497. Passing it earns you the Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD) / Visual Studio Testing Skills certification, a credential at the Professional level. It is also linked to the related certifications: Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) - Windows Development, Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD). Microsoft exams are valued because they test job-ready skills, so a passing score here carries real weight on a resume.
The Microsoft Software Testing with Visual Studio exam includes 40-60 questions to be completed within 120-150. Do the pacing math before exam day: with that many items on the clock, you need a steady rhythm and the discipline to flag a hard question and move on instead of stalling. Two or three full timed sessions with the ActualCollection test engine will show you exactly what that pace feels like, so time pressure stops being a factor on the real day.
To pass the Microsoft Software Testing with Visual Studio exam you need 700/1000, and the official registration fee is USD 165 (varies by region). A retake is not discounted: a failed attempt means paying the full USD 165 (varies by region) again, so treat your first sitting as the expensive one. A sensible rule is to book your seat only after you are scoring comfortably above the passing mark on the ActualCollection practice tests, not just squeaking past it once.
No formal prerequisites; recommended experience with Visual Studio and software testing concepts.
Eligibility rules do change from time to time, so confirm the current requirements before you register on the official exam page.
Registration for the Microsoft Software Testing with Visual Studio exam goes through the official channels below.
As for the delivery format, the exam is taken Delivered via Pearson VUE testing centers or online proctored exam (when available).
Microsoft points candidates toward the following training options for Microsoft Software Testing with Visual Studio.
Course work builds the foundation; question practice makes it stick. The 100 practice questions in the ActualCollection 70-497 package let you rehearse each topic under exam-style pressure before the real thing.
Yes. ActualCollection offers a free PDF demo of the Microsoft Software Testing with Visual Studio material so you can judge the question quality and format before spending anything. After purchase, your license includes 365 days of free updates, and if you want to keep receiving updates after that period, renewals are available at a 50% discount.
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The official Microsoft Software Testing with Visual Studio syllabus is organized into 5 domains. Key areas include Test Design and Implementation, Test Planning and Strategy, and Test Execution and Reporting. The complete, up-to-date topic list appears in the exam topics section above; work through it line by line and flag anything you cannot yet explain in your own words.
Microsoft Software Testing with Visual Studio Sample Questions:
Question 1
DRAG DROP
Your team uses Microsoft Test Manager to manage test cases. You are testing an ASP.NET MVC web application hosted on one of your internal servers, which is named WebSrv1. Your application connects to a SQL Server database hosted on a server named DBSrv1.
You want to configure your test plan so that it collects diagnostic data from your test machine and all servers used by your application.
Which four actions should you perform in sequence? To answer, move the appropriate actions from the list of actions to the answer area and arrange them in the correct order.
Question 2
You are using Microsoft Test Manager (MTM). You are using the Microsoft Solution Framework (MSF) for Agile Software Development process template.
You have created a test plan named Validate_User_Registration that contains test cases for validating new user registrations.
All the user stories for the new user registration feature have been stored as work items in Team Foundation Server 2012.
You need to associate the user registration user stories with the test cases in the Validate_User_Registration test plan.
What should you do?
A. Open the test cases. Upload the user registration requirements document as an attachment.
B. Open the test plan. Use the Add requirements function to add the user registration requirements.
C. Open the test plan. Link the user registration requirements document to the test plan.
D. Open the test cases. From the Tested User Stories tab, link the test case to the associated user stories.
Question 3
DRAG DROP
You are the lead software tester for Contoso, Ltd. Your team uses Microsoft Visual Studio Premium 2012 to design and test all company software.
You are developing manual tests for a test plan for a new website. However, test steps that are used to log on to the application are being used by many test cases.
You need to create shared test steps.
Which three actions should you perform in sequence? To answer, move the appropriate actions from the list of actions to the answer area and arrange them in the correct order.
Question 4
DRAG DROP
Your company's test team is working through their bug backlog and tracking their progress on the Bugs dashboard.
The bug backlog continues to grow, but the reports that appear on the Bugs dashboard are neither accurate nor useful.
You need to establish a best practice that will ensure the reports on the Bugs dashboard are accurate and useful.
Which four actions should you perform in sequence? To answer, move the appropriate actions from the list of actions to the answer area and arrange them in the correct order. More than one order of answer choices may be correct. You will receive credit for any of the correct orders you select.
Question 5
You are the product manager for Contoso, Ltd. You are using Microsoft Visual Studio to develop a new product.
Management wants to extend the audience for the new product to include Windows 8 devices. The development team creates an alpha copy of the application for initial testing. A main requirement is to test the application on a device that has never been used for testing.
You need to configure the device for testing after installing the remote debugger.
Which application should you use?
A. Your Windows Store App
B. Microsoft Test Manager
C. Windows App Studio
D. Microsoft Test Tools Adapter
Solutions:
| Question 1 Answer: Only visible for members | Question 2 Answer: D | Question 3 Answer: Only visible for members | Question 4 Answer: Only visible for members | Question 5 Answer: B |
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