Microsoft MCP 070-762

The Microsoft Developing SQL Databases exam has a reputation for breadth, and many candidates underestimate how much ground it covers. Getcertkey closes those gaps with 185 practice questions that reflect the style and difficulty you can expect in 2026.

Microsoft 070-762 Exam Overview:

Certification Vendor:	Microsoft
Exam Name:	Developing SQL Databases
Exam Number:	70-762
Certificate Validity Period:	Retired (no longer available; certification discontinued)
Related Certifications:	MCSA: SQL 2016 Database Development
Available Languages:	Chinese (Simplified), German, Japanese, Spanish, English, French
Passing Score:	700 (on a 1000 scale)
Exam Price:	$165 USD (varies by region)
Exam Duration:	120-150
Exam Format:	Scenario-based questions, Case studies, Multiple choice, Drag and drop
Real Exam Qty:	40-60
Recommended Training:	Pluralsight SQL Server Courses Microsoft Learn SQL Training
Exam Registration:	Pearson VUE Registration Microsoft Certification Portal
Sample Questions:
Exam Way:	Online proctored exam or in-person test center via Pearson VUE
Pre Condition:	Recommended experience with SQL Server and relational database concepts; no strict prerequisites
Official Syllabus URL:	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/exams/70-762/

Microsoft 070-762 Exam Syllabus Topics:

Microsoft Developing SQL Databases Exam FAQ: What Candidates Ask Most

What is the Microsoft 070-762 exam?

The 070-762 exam is the official Microsoft exam behind the MCSA: SQL 2016 Database Development certification, validating the skills measured by the Microsoft Developing SQL Databases credential. It sits at the Associate level of the Microsoft certification program. It also connects to MCSA: SQL 2016 Database Development, so the knowledge you build here carries over to those tracks as well.

How many questions are on the 070-762 exam, and how much time do I get?

The 070-762 exam contains 40-60 questions to be completed within 120-150. 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 070-762 exam, and what does it cost?

The passing score for the 070-762 exam is 700 (on a 1000 scale), and the official registration fee is $165 USD (varies by region). 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 185 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 070-762 exam?

Recommended experience with SQL Server and relational database concepts; no strict prerequisites 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 070-762 exam?

You can book the Microsoft Developing SQL Databases exam through the official registration channels below:

• Microsoft Certification Portal
• Pearson VUE Registration

As for delivery, the exam is offered in the following format: Online proctored exam or in-person test center via Pearson VUE. Choose the option that suits you best when you book your seat.

What official training is recommended for the 070-762 exam?

Microsoft recommends the following training resources for the Microsoft Developing SQL Databases exam:

• Microsoft Learn SQL Training
• Pluralsight SQL Server Courses

Official courses build the foundation; the 185 practice questions from Getcertkey then show you how that knowledge is examined, so the two work best together.

Can I try the 070-762 practice questions before I buy?

Yes. Getcertkey provides a free 070-762 PDF demo so you can review the question style and answer quality before purchasing. Every purchase also includes 365 days of free updates — if Microsoft revises the exam during that period, the updated material reaches you at no cost. Once the free-update year ends, you can extend your update service at a 50% discount.

What if I fail the 070-762 exam, and how is my order delivered?

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What topics are covered in the 070-762 exam?

The Microsoft Developing SQL Databases exam blueprint is organized into 4 domains. The first three are:

• Optimize and troubleshoot SQL Server
• Implement programmable objects
• Design and implement database objects

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 SQL Databases Sample Questions:

Question #1

You are optimizing the performance of a batch update process. You have tables and indexes that were created by running the following Transact-SQL statements:

The following query runs nightly to update the isCreditValidated field:

You review the database and make the following observations:
* Most of the IsCreditValidated values in the Invoices table are set to a value of 1.
* There are many unique InvoiceDate values.
* The CreditValidation table does not have an index.
* Statistics for the index IX_invoices_CustomerID_Filter_IsCreditValidated indicate there are no individual seeks but multiple individual updates.
You need to ensure that any indexes added can be used by the update query. If the IX_invoices_CustomerId_Filter_IsCreditValidated index cannot be used by the query, it must be removed.
Otherwise, the query must be modified to use with the index.
Which three actions should you perform? Each correct answer presents part of the solution.
NOTE: Each correct selection is worth one point.

A. Add a nonclustered index for CreditValidation on CustomerID.
B. Rewrite the update query so that the condition for IsCreditValidated = 0 precedes the condition for IsCreditNote = 1.
C. Drop the IX_invoices_CustomerId_Filter_IsCreditValidatedIndex.
D. Add a filtered nonclustered index to Invoices on InvoiceDate that selects where IsCreditNote= 1 and IsCreditValidated = 0.
E. Create a nonclustered index for invoices in IsCreditValidated, InvoiceDate with an include statement using IsCreditNote and CustomerID.

Question #2

Note: This question is part of a series of questions that use the same or similar answer choices. An Answer choice may be correct for more than one question in the series. Each question independent of the other questions in this series. Information and details provided in a question apply only to that question.
You are a database developer for a company. The company has a server that has multiple physical disks. The disks are not part of a RAID array. The server hosts three Microsoft SQL Server instances. There are many SQL jobs that run during off-peak hours.
You observe that many deadlocks appear to be happening during specific times of the day.
You need to monitor the SQL environment and capture the information about the processes that are causing the deadlocks.
What should you do?

A. Create a SQL Profiler trace.
B. Create a sys.dm_os_waiting_tasks query.
C. Create an Extended Event.
D. Create a sys.dm_os_wait_stats query.
E. Create a sys.dm_exec_sessions query.
F. Create a sys.dm_os_memory_objects query.
G. Create a sp_configure 'max server memory' query.
H. Create a PerformanceMonitor Data Collector Set.

Question #3

Note: This question is part of a series of questions that use the same scenario. For your convenience, the scenario is repeated in each question. Each question presents a different goal and answer choices, but the text of the scenario is exactly the same in each question in this series.
You have a database named DB1 that contains the following tables: Customer, CustomerToAccountBridge, and CustomerDetails. The three tables are part of the Sales schema. The database also contains a schema named Website. You create the Customer table by running the following Transact-SQL statement:

The value of the CustomerStatus column is equal to one for active customers. The value of the Account1Status and Account2Status columns are equal to one for active accounts. The following table displays selected columns and rows from the Customer table.

You plan to create a view named Website.Customer and a view named Sales.FemaleCustomers.
Website.Customer must meet the following requirements:
* Allow users access to the CustomerName and CustomerNumber columns for active customers.
* Allow changes to the columns that the view references. Modified data must be visible through the view.
* Prevent the view from being published as part of Microsoft SQL Server replication.
Sales.Female.Customers must meet the following requirements:
* Allow users access to the CustomerName, Address, City, State and PostalCode columns.
* Prevent changes to the columns that the view references.
* Only allow updates through the views that adhere to the view filter.
You have the following stored procedures: spDeleteCustAcctRelationship and spUpdateCustomerSummary.
The spUpdateCustomerSummary stored procedure was created by running the following Transacr-SQL statement:

You run the spUpdateCustomerSummary stored procedure to make changes to customer account summaries.
Other stored procedures call the spDeleteCustAcctRelationship to delete records from the CustomerToAccountBridge table.
You must update the design of the Customer table to meet the following requirements.
* You must be able to store up to 50 accounts for each customer.
* Users must be able to retrieve customer information by supplying an account number.
* Users must be able to retrieve an account number by supplying customer information.
Which three Transact_SQL segments should you use to develop the solution? To answer, move the appropriate code blocks from the list of code blocks to the answer area and arrange them in the correct order.

Question #4

You have two databases with the following settings:

You run the following Transact -SQL statements:

You need to select data from DiskTable and insert the data into MemTable. You must complete the insertion operation into MemTable as an explicit transaction without immediate durability.
Which four Transact-SQL segments should you use? To answer, move the appropriate Transact-SQL segments from the list of Transact-SQL segments to the answer area and arrange them in the correct order.

Question #5

You manage a database that supports an Internet of Things (IoS) solution. The database records metrics from over 100 million devices every minute. The database requires 99.995% uptime.
The database uses a table named Checkins that is 100 gigabytes (GB) in size. The Checkins table stores metrics from the devices. The database also has a table named Archive that stores four terabytes (TB) of data.
You use stored procedures for all access to the tables.
You observe that the wait type PAGELATCH_IO causes large amounts of blocking.
You need to resolve the blocking issues while minimizing downtime for the database.
Which two actions should you perform? Each correct answer presents part of the solution.

A. Convert the Checkins table to a clustered columnstore index.
B. Convert the Checkins table to an In-Memory OLTP table.
C. Convert all tables to clustered columnstore indexes.
D. Convert all stored procedures that access the Checkins table to natively compiled procedures.

Solutions: