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Microsoft 070-486 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Developing ASP.NET MVC 4 Web Applications |
| Exam Number: | 70-486 |
| Exam Format: | Scenario-based, Drag-and-drop, Multiple choice, Hot area, Multiple response |
| Related Certifications: | MCSD: Web Applications MCSA: Web Applications |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Passing Score: | 700 / 1000 |
| Exam Price: | $165 USD |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Retired January 31, 2021; No longer active |
| Real Exam Qty: | 40-60 |
| Available Languages: | French, Japanese, German, English, Portuguese (Brazil), Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional) |
| Recommended Training: | Microsoft Official Course 20486D Exam Ref 70-486 Study Guide |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE (No longer accepting registrations) Microsoft Learn Exam Page |
| Sample Questions: | ![]() |
| Exam Way: | Proctored exam, delivered online or at authorized test centers (retired) |
| Pre Condition: | Minimum 3-5 years of experience developing ASP.NET MVC solutions; knowledge of Azure Web Apps; familiarity with Visual Studio |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/exams/70-486/ |
Microsoft 070-486 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Design the user experience | 15-20% | - Plan UI behavior - Design responsive UI - Plan for search engine optimization and accessibility - Plan and implement globalization and localization - Design UI layout and structure |
| Topic 2: Design the build and deployment architecture | 10-15% | - Implement Azure deployment strategy - Implement on-premises deployment strategy - Design publishing strategy - Design browser artifact build strategy |
| Topic 3: Troubleshoot and debug web applications | 20-25% | - Test web applications - Debug Azure applications - Design exception handling strategy - Prevent and troubleshoot runtime issues - Analyze and optimize performance |
| Topic 4: Develop the user experience | 15-20% | - Design and implement MVC controllers and actions - Implement model binding and serialization - Control application behavior using MVC extensibility points - Implement client-side scripting - Design and implement routes |
| Topic 5: Design the application architecture | 15-20% | - Plan application layers - Design caching strategy - Design distributed architecture - Implement WebSockets strategy - Design and implement Azure Web Apps lifecycle - Configure state management |
| Topic 6: Design and implement security | 15-20% | - Implement data security - Implement authorization - Manage application security - Protect against common web vulnerabilities - Implement authentication |
Common Questions About the Microsoft 070-486 Exam
What is the Microsoft Developing ASP.NET MVC 4 Web Applications exam all about?
The 070-486 exam is the official Microsoft exam behind the MCSA: Web Applications; Microsoft Specialist; MCSD: Web Applications certification, validating the skills measured by the Microsoft Developing ASP.NET MVC 4 Web Applications credential. It sits at the Specialist / Associate level of the Microsoft certification program. It also connects to MCSA: Web Applications, MCSD: Web Applications, so the knowledge you build here carries over to those tracks as well.
How many questions are on the 070-486 exam, and how much time do I get?
The 070-486 exam contains 40-60 questions to be completed within 120 minutes. Before exam day, divide the available time by the question count to work out a comfortable per-question pace, and mark any item that eats into it so you can return later instead of getting stuck. Timed sessions in the Getcertkey test engines make that pacing automatic — run at least two full-length mock exams under the clock so time pressure never becomes the reason you drop points.
What score do I need to pass the 070-486 exam, and what does it cost?
The passing score for the 070-486 exam is 700 / 1000, and the official registration fee is $165 USD. Retakes are not discounted — every new attempt means paying the full fee again — so it pays to measure yourself before you book. Work through the 230 practice questions on Getcertkey, sit a timed practice test, and schedule your exam only when your scores are consistently comfortable. That simple habit is the cheapest exam strategy there is.
Are there any prerequisites for the 070-486 exam?
Minimum 3-5 years of experience developing ASP.NET MVC solutions; knowledge of Azure Web Apps; familiarity with Visual Studio Requirements can change when Microsoft revises its certification program, so confirm the current eligibility rules on the official exam page before you register.
How do I register for the 070-486 exam?
You can book the Microsoft Developing ASP.NET MVC 4 Web Applications exam through the official registration channels below:
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What official training is recommended for the 070-486 exam?
Microsoft recommends the following training resources for the Microsoft Developing ASP.NET MVC 4 Web Applications exam:
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What topics are covered in the 070-486 exam?
The Microsoft Developing ASP.NET MVC 4 Web Applications exam blueprint is organized into 6 domains. The first three are:
- Troubleshoot and debug web applications — 20-25% of the exam
- Develop the user experience — 15-20% of the exam
- Design the build and deployment architecture — 10-15% of the exam
For the complete domain-by-domain breakdown, scroll up to the full exam topics outline above and use it to plan how you distribute your study time.
Microsoft Developing ASP.NET MVC 4 Web Applications Sample Questions:
Question #1
You need to implement client-side animations according to the business requirements.
Which line of code should you use? (Each correct answer presents a complete solution. Choose all that apply.)
A. $("body h1:nth-child(1)").animate({ opacity: 0 });
B. $("body h1:nth-child(1)").fadeIn(1000);
C. $("body h1:nth-child(1)").animate({ opacity: 1 });
D. $("body h1:nth-child(1)").fadeOut(1000);
Question #2
Note: This question is part of a series of questions that present the same scenario. Each question in the series contains a unique solution that might meet the stated goals. Some question sets might have more than one correct solution, while others might not have a correct solution.
After you answer a question in this section, you will NOT be able to return to it. As a result, these questions will not appear in the review screen.
You are developing an ASP.NET Core MVC web application. The landing page of the application contains over 100 small JPEG images, including many images that have embedded Mobile device users report performance issues when loading the landing page. You debug the application and determine that the number of HTTP requests is causing the issue.
You need to improve the performance of the landing page.
Solution: Convert all images to JPEG with a high compression ratio.
A. Yes
B. No
Question #3
An advertising campaign was recently launched. Some of the ads contain a link to products that no longer exist or have IDs that have changed.
You need to ensure that all product links display a product.
Which code segment should you use to configure the route?
A. Option C
B. Option B
C. Option A
D. Option D
Question #4
You develop an ASP.NET MVC application. The application includes a feature that allows users to reset their passwords. The feature is enabled by a ForgotPassword controller method and a corresponding Razor view.
You need to prevent Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks.
How should you complete the relevant code? To answer, select the appropriate code segment from each list in the answer area.
Question #5
You are developing an ASP.NET MVC application in Visual Studio 2012. The application processes data for a bakery and contains a controller named BagelController.es that has several actions. The GetBagel action is defined in the following code segment.
The GetBagel action is the only action that should be accessed via a URL pattern. Routes to the other actions in the controller must be suppressed.
The default route must map to HomeController and the Index action.
You need to build the routes.
Which three code segments should you use in sequence? (To answer, move the appropriate actions from the list of actions to the answer area and arrange them in the correct order.)
Solutions:
| Question #1 Correct Answer: A,D | Question #2 Correct Answer: B | Question #3 Correct Answer: C | Question #4 Correct Answer: Only visible for members | Question #5 Correct Answer: Only visible for members |


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