Everyone studies differently, so ActualCollection offers the Microsoft TS:MS.NET Framework 2.0-Application Develop Foundation prep material in three formats: a printable PDF, a desktop test engine for Windows, and an online test engine that runs in any browser. All three carry the same 160 practice questions.
Microsoft 70-536-Csharp Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 - Application Development Foundation (C#) |
| Exam Number: | 70-536 |
| Real Exam Qty: | 50-55 |
| Passing Score: | 700 out of 1000 |
| Related Certifications: | MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Distributed Applications MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5 WF Applications MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5 WPF Applications MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Web Applications MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5 WCF Applications MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Windows Applications |
| Available Languages: | Spanish, German, Chinese (Simplified), Japanese, English, French |
| Exam Format: | Build List / Reorder, Hot Area, Drag and Drop, Case Studies, Multiple Choice |
| Exam Duration: | 90-120 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Retired July 31, 2013; achieved certifications remain valid |
| Exam Price: | USD 125 |
| Recommended Training: | MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-536) |
| Exam Registration: | Microsoft Learning (historical) |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Proctored onsite at Prometric testing centers (retired, no longer available) |
| Pre Condition: | 2–3 years of experience developing applications using .NET Framework; working knowledge of Visual Studio 2005 or later |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/previous-versions/msp-n-p/cc307228(v=vs.100) |
Microsoft 70-536-Csharp Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Implementing Serialization and Input/Output | 12% | - Serialize and deserialize objects - Read and write files and streams - Manage isolated storage |
| Implementing Security | 14% | - Manage encryption and hashing - Secure data and communication - Configure code access security - Implement role-based security |
| Implementing Diagnostics and Debugging | 10% | - Instrument applications using tracing and logging - Manage performance counters and event logs - Handle exceptions and debug code |
| Implementing Globalization, Drawing, and Text Manipulation | 14% | - Globalize and localize applications - Format and manipulate text - Work with graphics and imaging |
| Configuring and Deploying Assemblies and Applications | 12% | - Create and configure assemblies - Manage configuration files - Control versioning and deployment |
| Developing Applications That Use System Types and Collections | 15% | - Create and implement generic types - Manage collections and arrays - Implement interfaces - Use System types to manage data |
| Implementing Service Processes, Threading, and Application Domains | 11% | - Manage threads and asynchronous operations - Create and manage Windows services - Configure and use application domains |
| Implementing Interoperability and Reflection | 12% | - Create and use custom attributes - Use reflection to inspect types - Invoke unmanaged code |
Microsoft 70-536-Csharp Exam: Frequently Asked Questions
The Microsoft TS:MS.NET Framework 2.0-Application Develop Foundation exam is the official Microsoft test registered under exam code 70-536-Csharp. Passing it earns you the MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Application Development Foundation certification, a credential at the Technology Specialist level. It is also linked to the related certifications: MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Web Applications, MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Windows Applications, MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Distributed Applications, MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5 WPF Applications, MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5 WCF Applications, MCTS: .NET Framework 3.5 WF Applications. Microsoft exams are valued because they test job-ready skills, so a passing score here carries real weight on a resume.
The Microsoft TS:MS.NET Framework 2.0-Application Develop Foundation exam includes 50-55 questions to be completed within 90-120. 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 TS:MS.NET Framework 2.0-Application Develop Foundation exam you need 700 out of 1000, and the official registration fee is USD 125. A retake is not discounted: a failed attempt means paying the full USD 125 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.
2–3 years of experience developing applications using .NET Framework; working knowledge of Visual Studio 2005 or later
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 TS:MS.NET Framework 2.0-Application Develop Foundation exam goes through the official channels below.
As for the delivery format, the exam is taken Proctored onsite at Prometric testing centers (retired, no longer available).
Microsoft points candidates toward the following training options for Microsoft TS:MS.NET Framework 2.0-Application Develop Foundation.
Course work builds the foundation; question practice makes it stick. The 160 practice questions in the ActualCollection 70-536-Csharp package let you rehearse each topic under exam-style pressure before the real thing.
Yes. ActualCollection offers a free PDF demo of the Microsoft TS:MS.NET Framework 2.0-Application Develop Foundation 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 TS:MS.NET Framework 2.0-Application Develop Foundation syllabus is organized into 8 domains. Key areas include Implementing Serialization and Input/Output (12%), Configuring and Deploying Assemblies and Applications (12%), and Implementing Globalization, Drawing, and Text Manipulation (14%). 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.
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