Passed 70-316

[IT4EVR]

It doesn't seem that many of the people here are doing the MCSD for .NET, but I'm happy to have passed the C#.NET 1.1 for Windows Applications test.

The test was quite diverse and frankly easier than the material I studied. But that's ok, because I learned a great deal in my studies. I'm more worried about learning the material than I am in passing tests.

I would love to see a hands-on test that could really separate the poseurs from the real developers. Just sit someone at a computer and give them requirements for building an app. Then they have to create that app with the best practices they know. Of course that would create a lot more subjectivity in grading the exam, but I think it's doable. Doesn't CISCO provide those types of tests where you actually have to troubleshoot a problem, etc?

Now I have three more to go to get the MCSD for the 1.1 version and I will get another plaque from Bill, or would it be someone else now?

Then hopefully next year I will tackle the 2.0 version.

 

[vaichi123]

Can you give more details on the preparation aspect of your exam and what are the best resources from your point of view to prepare for 70-316?

 

[IT4EVR]

I read the Amit Kalani book on the 70-316 test, SAMS publishing, as well as Professional C# Wrox Press. These two books expose you to 95% of the test. Actively engage in the exercises in the Kalani book, don't just read it.

I'm not a big fan of the Transcenders. I don't feel they provide any benefit to me, but others swear by it.

The test covers a lot of territory, including ADO.NET, Windows controls, user controls, OOP, debugging and testing.

 

[vaichi123]

Thanks a lot for the information. Till now, I have been using Microsoft Press for 316 and going through MSDN.
I will go ahead and get Amit Kalani book. Does it contain practice question papers too?

 

[IT4EVR]

The Kalani book has test questions at the end of each chapter as well as a few overall tests at the end.

 

[catchad]

hi,
i m pursuing for 70-316, could you please provide some more details about this exam .

thanks in advance,
regards