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Microsoft 070-481 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Essentials of Developing Windows Store Apps using HTML5 and JavaScript |
| Exam Number: | 70-481 |
| Available Languages: | German, Japanese, Chinese (Traditional), French, English, Chinese (Simplified), Portuguese (Brazil) |
| Exam Duration: | 50-60 |
| Passing Score: | 700 / 1000 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Retired January 31, 2021; certification remains on transcript |
| Real Exam Qty: | 40-60 |
| Exam Format: | Multiple choice, Code analysis, Drag-and-drop, Simulation, Scenario-based |
| Exam Price: | $165 USD |
| Related Certifications: | MCSD: Application Lifecycle Management MCSA: Web Applications |
| Recommended Training: | Microsoft Virtual Academy (Archived) Exam Ref 70-481 Book |
| Exam Registration: | Microsoft Learning Portal Pearson VUE Registration |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Proctored onsite at Pearson VUE test centers or online proctored |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended: 1+ year of HTML5/CSS3/JavaScript development experience; Exam 70-480 is not required but helpful |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/previous-versions/mcsd/windows-store-apps/dn265973(v=vs.120) |
Microsoft 070-481 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Create the User Interface | 20-25% | - Use WinJS UI controls and templates - Support multiple views and screen sizes - Implement animations and transitions - Implement layout and styling |
| Program User Interaction | 15-20% | - Integrate search and sharing contracts - Implement notifications and tiles - Implement gestures and pointer events - Provide app settings and commands |
| Develop Windows Store Apps | 25-30% | - Implement data binding and WinJS controls - Handle exceptions and debugging - Implement app structure using HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript - Manage app activation, suspension, and termination |
| Manage Security and Data | 10-15% | - Authenticate and authorize users - Secure network communication and data - Implement data storage and retrieval - Access device capabilities and permissions |
| Design Windows Store Apps | 20-25% | - Design for touch and input interactions - Design for performance and responsiveness - Plan for app lifecycle and state management - Design app architecture and navigation |
070-481 Exam FAQ — Convenience, Quality, Policy
The official Microsoft Essentials of Developing Windows Store Apps using HTML5 and JavaScript outline defines 5 domains. The leading three are Program User Interaction (15-20%), Design Windows Store Apps (20-25%), and Manage Security and Data (10-15%). The full list is in the topics section above, and GetValidTest's 116 practice questions cover each one.
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Microsoft Essentials of Developing Windows Store Apps using HTML5 and JavaScript Sample Questions:
DRAG DROP
You are developing a Windows Store app. The app will be used to manage a task list.
The app has the following requirements:
- Support commands to add, remove, filter, and select all items in the task list.
- Support navigation to the previous screen.
You need to ensure that the commands are placed according to Microsoft design style guidelines.
Where should you place each command? (To answer, drag each command to the correct placement location. Each answer must be used only once. You may need to drag the split bar between panes or scroll to view content.)
Correct Answer:
You need to configure the CredentialPicker object to meet the requirements.
Which code segment should you insert at line GC04?
- A. options.CredentialSaveOption.selected;
- B. options.CredentialSaveOption.hidden;
- C. options.callerSavesCredential = false;
- D. options.CredentialSaveOption.unselected;
- E. options.callerSavesCredential = true;
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
You need to ensure that the user can annotate news items according to the requirements. Which code segment should you insert at line NJ03?
- A. Option A
- B. Option C
- C. Option B
- D. Option D
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
HOTSPOT
You develop a Windows Store app by using JavaScript. The current environment is shown in the following diagram.
A central cloud server must be able to push notifications to all mobile platforms including, but not limited to, Windows 8.x devices and Windows 8 Phones.
You need to configure the environment.
Select the correct answer from each list based on the information presented in the diagram. Each correct selection is worth one point.
Correct Answer:
You are developing a Windows Store app. A page in the app contains the following HTML code:
The app must style a container element and two child elements to resemble the following image.
The grid layout must meet the following requirements:
- The Top section must be half the width of the Bottom section. - The solution must retain the proportions of the child sections in the event that the dimensions of any of the grid sections change.
You need to ensure that the proportions of the sections of the image are retained.
Which CSS segment should you add to your style sheet?
- A. Option A
- B. Option C
- C. Option B
- D. Option D
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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