Published: February 28, 2007
Language(s): English, French, German, Japanese, Spanish, Chinese(Simplified)
Audience(s): Developers
Technology: Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
Type: Proctored Exam
About this Exam
When the exam begins, you can choose the code language in which the code snippets will appear. The available code languages for this exam will be:
Microsoft Visual Basic 2005
Microsoft Visual C# 2005
Audience Profile
This exam is intended for expert Windows Mobile application developers. The qualified candidate for this exam typically has:
Experience with and/or knowledge of .NET Framework concepts such as types, garbage collection, MSIL, CLR
1-2 years experience working with .NET Framework
At least 1 year of experience working with .NET Compact Framework
1-2 years programming in Visual Basic .NET or Visual C#
6 months to 1 year hands-on experience with SQL CE/Mobile/Everywhere
Working knowledge of SQL Server 2000/2005
Experience developing applications for devices by using Visual Studio .NET
Enterprise application development background
Experience with Windows Mobile 5.0 Managed API
Candidate for this exam is NOT NECESSARILY a native/embedded developer.
Credit Toward Certification
When you pass Exam 70-540: TS: Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 – Application Development, you complete the requirements for the following certification(s):
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Windows Mobile 5.0 Applications
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