Everything you want to know about the 70-452 exam

Q. What is the 70-452 exam?
A. Microsoft’s 70-452 exam (PRO: Designing a Business Intelligence Infrastructure Using Microsoft SQL Server 2008) validates that an individual has the comprehensive set of skills necessary to perform a particular job role, such as database administrator or enterprise messaging administrator.

Q. What are the prerequisites for the 70-452 exam?
A. The prerequisites of this exam are that candidates should have the MCTS certification, about two or three years of experience in managing SQL Server 2008, Business Intelligence Development and Maintenance.

Q. What are the benefits of having an MCITP certification?
A. The benefits of having an MCITP certification are that the MCITP certifications are built on the technical proficiency measured in the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certifications. Therefore, one can earn one or more MCTS certifications on the way for earning an MCITP credential. Candidates for this exam are IT professionals who design and plan business intelligence (BI) solutions by using Microsoft SQL Server 2008 BI tools. This test prepares you for various job roles, which include: Business Intelligence Developer 2008, Database Designer, Database Developer, Database Administrator, etc.

Passing Exam 70-452: PRO: Designing a Business Intelligence Infrastructure Using Microsoft SQL Server 2008: counts as credit towards the following certification(s): Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Business Intelligence Developer 2008

Q. What credit does the 70-452 exam provide?
A. Passing the Exam 70-452 : PRO: Designing a Business Intelligence Infrastructure Using Microsoft SQL Server 2008: counts as credit towards the following certification(s): Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Business Intelligence Developer 2008.

Q. What certificate does it provide?
A. This exam provides the following certification(s): Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Business Intelligence Developer 2008.

Q. How many questions are asked in the test?
A. You will be required to attempt approximately 55 questions.

Q. What is the duration of the test?
A. The duration of the test is 120 minutes.

Q. Which type of test is it? (Adaptive/Linear)
A. It is a Linear test.

Q. What is the passing score?
A. The passing score of the test is 700 out of 1000.

Q. What is the test retake policy?
A. If you do not pass the 70-452 exam in the first attempt, you may take the second shot of the same exam one time without restriction. Second Shot provides a free retake if you do not pass an IT professional or developer Microsoft Certification exam the first time. You must take both the first and (if necessary) the retake exam before June 30, 2010. If you do not achieve a passing score the second time, you must wait at least seven days to retake the test a third time. A 14-day waiting period will be imposed for all subsequent exam retakes. If you have passed an exam, you cannot take it again.

Q. What skills are measured in the 70-452 exam?
A. The exam covers the following topics:

  1. Designing and Managing Reports
  2. Designing Data Mining Models
  3. Administering a BI Solution
  4. Designing the BI Architecture
  5. Designing an Analysis Services Database

Q. Where can I take the test?
A. You can take the exam at the Prometric center.

Everything you want to know about the 70-567-CSHARP exam

Q. What is the 70-567-CSHARP exam?
A. The UPGRADE: Transition your MCPD Web Developer Skills to MCPD ASP.NET Developer 3.5 exam is for candidates who are certified as MCPD Web Developer 2.0 and wish to upgrade to MCPD ASP.NET Developer 3.5.

Q. What are the prerequisites for the 70-567-CSHARP exam?
A. A certification in MCPD Web Developer 2.0 is required for this exam. Candidates for this exam are required to have a minimum of two to three years’ experience in developing Web-based applications by using Microsoft ASP.NET. Candidates should have one year experience with the following:

  1. Database access by using Microsoft ADO.NET classes in the .NET Framework
  2. Web Services
  3. State management
  4. ASP.NET configuration
  5. Monitoring Web applications
  6. Debugging
  7. Application and page life-cycle management
  8. Security aspects such as Forms Authentication and membership and roles
  9. ECMAScript (JavaScript, Microsoft JScript)
  10. Internet Information Server (IIS)

Q. What credit does the 70-567-CSHARP exam provide?
A. The UPGRADE: Transition your MCPD Web Developer Skills to MCPD ASP.NET Developer 3.5 exam counts as a credit towards MCPD: ASP.NET Developer 3.5 certification.

Q. What certificate does it provide?
A. This exam provides the MCPD certificate.

Q. How many questions are asked in the test?
A. You will be required to attempt approximately 55 questions.

Q. What is the duration of the test?
A. Users are required to attempt all questions in 120 minutes.

Q. Which type of test is it? (Adaptive/Linear)
A. Linear

Q. What is the passing score?
A. 700 out of 1000

Q. What is the test retake policy?
A. Candidates can retake the exam after at least 24 hours for the first time and after 14 days for the second time. A candidate is allowed to take a given exam not more than five times per calendar year.

Q. What can I expect in the 70-567-CSHARP exam?
A. This exam consists of multiple-choice, drag and drop, reorder, and hot-spot type questions.

Q. What are the code languages available for the 70-567-CSHARP exam?
A. Visual Basic .NET and C#

Q. What skills are measured in the 70-567-CSHARP exam?
A. The skills measured in this exam are as follows:

  1. Configuring and Deploying Web Applications
  2. Consuming and Creating Server Controls
  3. Working with Data and Services
  4. Troubleshooting and Debugging Web Applications
  5. Working with ASP.NET AJAX and Client-Side Scripting
  6. Targeting Mobile Devices
  7. Programming Web Applications
  8. Designing and Implementing Controls
  9. Designing the Presentation and Layout of an Application
  10. Accessing Data and Services
  11. Establishing ASP.NET Solution Structure
  12. Leveraging and Extending ASP.NET Architecture
  13. Applying Security Principles in Application Design

Q. Where can I take the test?
A. All Microsoft certified professional exams are conducted by Prometric.

Q. How do I register for the 70-567-CSHARP exam?
A. You can register online or by phone. If you register by phone, the following information should be kept ready:

  1. MCP ID number or Prometric ID number (If you do not yet have one, you will be assigned a Prometric ID number.)
  2. Mailing address and phone number
  3. E-mail address
  4. Organization or company name
  5. Method of payment (credit card number, check, voucher number, or promotional code)

Everything you want to know about the FC0-U21 exam

Q. What is the FC0-U21 exam?
A.The CompTIA Strata Fundamentals of IT Technology (FC0-U21) exam is designed for beginners. It is a vendor-neutral certificate program that validates an individual’s understanding of information technology (IT). Students and professionals holding a Strata certificate can prove they have the skills required to enter and excel in technology-related fields.

Q. What are the prerequisites for the FC0-U21 exam?
A. There is no prerequisite for the FC0-U21 exam.

Q. What credit does the FC0-U21 exam provide?
A. The CompTIA Strata Fundamentals of IT Technology (FC0-U21) exam is designed to show that the successful candidate has the knowledge to identify and explain PC components, set up a basic PC workstation, conduct basic software installation, identify compatibility issues and recognize/prevent basic security risks.

The CompTIA Strata Fundamentals of IT Technology (FC0-U21) certificate holders continue advancing their careers by earning higher-level IT certifications such as CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, and CompTIA Security+.

Q. How many questions are asked in the test?
A. 35

Q. What is the duration of the test?
A. 60 minutes

Q. Which type of test is it? (Adaptive/Linear)
A.Linear

Q. What is the passing score?
A. 70%

Q. What is the test retake policy?
A. There is no wait time fixed between the first and second attempts. However, a third or any subsequent attempt needs to be at least 30 calendar days apart from the previous test.

Q. Is the FC0-U21 exam right for me?
A. This exam is ideal for students beginning an IT education program, prospective employees seeking to demonstrate that they are ready to enter the IT workforce, and individuals focused on an IT career. This exam is also helpful for candidates who are preparing for higher level certifications such as CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, and CompTIA Security+, and professionals in technology-related career roles.

Q. What can I expect in the FC0-U21 exam?
A. You can expect multiple-choice questions on the following topics:

  • Technology and Computer Hardware Basics
  • Compatibility Issues and Common Errors
  • Software Installation and Functions
    Security
  • Green IT and Preventative Maintenance

Q. What are the code languages available for the FC0-U21 exam?
A. English

Q. Where can I take the test?
A. CompTIA certification exams are provided through Pearson VUE and Prometric.

Q. How can I locate a testing center?
A. Visit the Pearson VUE and Prometric sites to locate a testing center.

Everything you want to know about the Adobe AfterEffects 9A0-096 exam?

Q. What is the 9A0-096 exam?
A. The 9A0-096 exam is developed for business professionals who want to demonstrate proficiency with Adobe AfterEffects CS4.

Q. What are the prerequisites for the 9A0-096 exam?
A. There are no prerequisites for the 9A0-096 exam.

Q. What credit does the 9A0-096 exam provide?
A. On successful completion of the exam, you will be an Adobe Certified Expert (ACE), Adobe AfterEffects CS4.

Q. How many questions are asked in the test?
A. This exam consists of multiple-choice questions. You will be required to attempt approximately 80 questions.

Q. What is the duration of the test?
A. Candidates are required to attempt all questions in approximately 120 minutes.

Q. Which type of test is it? (Adaptive/Linear)
A. The 9A0-096 exam is in linear format.

Q. What is the passing score?
A. The passing score for the 9A0-096 exam is 66%.

Q. What is the test retake policy?
A. If you fail in the 9A0-096 exam, you will have to purchase a new exam voucher to retake the exam. There is no wait time fixed between the two attempts.

Q. What skills are measured in the 9A0-096 exam?
A. This certification exam is designed to measure the knowledge and skills in user interface and Workflows, importing and organizing footage items, working with other software and Dynamic Link, projects and compositions, working with layers in the Timeline, views and previews, building 3D compositions, color and HDR, drawing, painting, and paths, shape Tools, creating and animating Text, transparency and compositing, working with Effects, markers and metadata, memory, storage, and performance, tracking, expressions, rendering and exporting.

Q. Where can I take the test?
A. Adobe exams may be taken at Pearson VUE. There are more than five thousand authorized testing centers worldwide. You can register your exam in any center by phone, on the Web, or in-person.

Q. What is the exam fee?
A. The fee for the 9A0-096 exam is US $150.

Everything you want to know about Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) exam?

Q. What is the CBAP exam?
A. The CBAP exam is conducted by the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA). CBAP is a designation awarded to the candidates who have successfully demonstrated their expertise in this field. Candidates demonstrate their expertise by detailed hands-on work experience in business analysis through the CBAP application process and passing the IIBA CBAP examination.

Candidates working in the role of business analysis, systems analysis, requirements analysis or management, project management, consulting or process improvement, and have an advanced level of knowledge and experience, should consider the many professional benefits of earning the CBAP designation.

Q. What are the prerequisites for the CBAP exam?
A. Following are the requirements for the CBAP exam:

Work Experience Requirement: 7,500 hours (i.e., five years) business analysis work experience in the last ten years engaged in tasks specifically related to the knowledge areas as defined within the BABOK. The ten-year timeframe is based on the application date.

Knowledge Areas Requirement: Demonstrated experience and expertise (i.e., a minimum of 900 hours (i.e., 6 months) of business analysis work experience engaged in tasks specifically related to the knowledge areas as defined within the BABOK) in at least four of the six knowledge areas.

Education Requirement: The minimum education requirement is high school or equivalent.

*Note: There will be no reduction in work experience for post-secondary education.

Professional Development Requirement: 21 hours of professional development in the last four years. The professional development content must be directly related to the business analysis or its underlying competencies and must be completed by the application date.

Reference Requirement: Two references from a career manager, client (internal or external), or Certified Business Analysis Professional are required. These references must indicate that you are a suitable candidate for the CBAP certification.

For detailed information visit the following link:

http://www.theiiba.org/Content/NavigationMenu/Certification/Process/CBAP_Handbook_Dec2009.pdf

Q. What credit does the CBAP exam provide?
A. If a candidate passes the CBAP exam, he/she can use the designation of Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP).

Q. How many questions are asked in the test?
A. 150

Q. What is the duration of the test?
A. Three and a half hours

Q. Which type of test is it? (Adaptive/Linear)
A. Linear

Q. What is the passing score?
A. The exam score is based on a cumulative total. The cut score is calculated based on the cumulative performance of test items and adjusted as needed. The IIBA Certification Body will not publicly reveal the cut score or the pass rate for any exam.

Q. What is the test retake policy?
A. A Candidate must wait three months from the date of the last exam before he/she is allowed to retake the exam. Candidates are permitted to retake the exam only once within a one year period from the date of your exam eligibility letter. However, you must wait three months from the date of your last exam before retaking the exam. The fee to retake the exam is $250 USD for IIBA members and $375 for non-members.

If a failed candidate wants to have the exam re-scored, the fee is $65 US and it must be received by IIBA before the exam can be re-scored.

Q. Is the exam right for me?
A. If a candidate is working in the role of business analysis, systems analysis, requirements analysis or management, project management, consulting or process improvement, this exam is good for him/her.

Q. What are the code languages available for the CBAP exam?
A. English

Q. What are the skills being measured for the exam?
A. IIBA has specified more than twelve objectives for the CBAP test. These objectives are grouped under six topics. Following are the important areas in which an individual should possess good knowledge before taking the CBAP test:

  • Business Analysis Planning and Monitoring
  • Elicitation
  • Requirements Management and Communication
  • Enterprise Analysis
  • Requirements Analysis
  • Solution Assessment and Validation

Q. Where to take the test?
A. Computer-based testing of the CBAP exam is available at dedicated test centers around the world. Approved applicants can register online to take the exam at a dedicated test center in their area or close to it. Click the following location for a current list of testing locations for the CBAP exam.

http://www.theiiba.org/Content/NavigationMenu/Certification/Process/ExamDates/CBT_CBAP_Exam_Locations_Nov242009.xls

Q. How to prepare for the exam?
A. uCertify provides quality CBAP training products to help you pass the required exam. uCertify preparation kits (PrepKits) come with realistic practice tests containing challenging questions with detailed explanations to help you understand the key concepts. The CBAP PrepKit also contains short tutorials, study notes, articles, and exam tips so that you can identify question patterns, key concepts, and little known tips. Comprehensive reporting tools identify your strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for improvements. In other words, we provide you everything you need to become CBAP certified. The PrepKit covers 100% objectives for IIBA’s CBAP: Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) exam, in accordance with the actual exam pattern and question types. This kit is based on the BABOK Guide that is designed to objectively assess and measure business analysis knowledge.