Microsoft MCP 070-464

The Microsoft Developing Microsoft SQL Server Databases exam has a reputation for breadth, and many candidates underestimate how much ground it covers. Getcertkey closes those gaps with 200 practice questions that reflect the style and difficulty you can expect in 2026.

Microsoft 070-464 Exam Overview:

Certification Vendor:	Microsoft
Exam Name:	Developing Microsoft SQL Server Databases
Exam Number:	70-464
Certificate Validity Period:	Certification retired
Passing Score:	700/1000
Exam Format:	Case study, Best answer, Scenario-based questions, Multiple choice, Build list
Available Languages:	German, Japanese, French, English, Portuguese (Brazil), Chinese (Simplified)
Real Exam Qty:	40-60
Exam Price:	$150 USD
Related Certifications:	MCSA: SQL Server 2012/2014 MCSE: Business Intelligence MCSE: Data Platform
Exam Duration:	120 minutes
Sample Questions:
Exam Way:	Pearson VUE testing center or online proctored delivery (during active exam lifecycle). Exam retired by Microsoft.
Pre Condition:	No mandatory prerequisite exam. Recommended experience developing solutions with Microsoft SQL Server 2012/2014 and Transact-SQL.
Official Syllabus URL:	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/retired-certifications

Microsoft 070-464 Exam Syllabus Topics:

Common Questions About the Microsoft 070-464 Exam

What is the Microsoft Developing Microsoft SQL Server Databases exam all about?

The 070-464 exam is the official Microsoft exam behind the MCP certification, validating the skills measured by the Microsoft Developing Microsoft SQL Server Databases credential. It sits at the Professional level of the Microsoft certification program. It also connects to MCSE: Data Platform, MCSE: Business Intelligence, MCSA: SQL Server 2012/2014, so the knowledge you build here carries over to those tracks as well.

How many questions are on the 070-464 exam, and how much time do I get?

The 070-464 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 070-464 exam, and what does it cost?

The passing score for the 070-464 exam is 700/1000, and the official registration fee is $150 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 200 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 070-464 exam?

No mandatory prerequisite exam. Recommended experience developing solutions with Microsoft SQL Server 2012/2014 and Transact-SQL. Requirements can change when Microsoft revises its certification program, so confirm the current eligibility rules on the official exam page before you register.

Can I try the 070-464 practice questions before I buy?

Yes. Getcertkey provides a free 070-464 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.

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What topics are covered in the 070-464 exam?

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

• Implement Programmability — 25-30% of the exam
• Implement Database Objects — 30-35% of the exam
• Manage Database Concurrency — 20-25% 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 Microsoft SQL Server Databases Sample Questions:

Question #1

You have a SQL Azure database named Database1. You need to design the schema for a table named table1.
Table1 will have less than one million rows. Table1 will contain the following information for each row:

The solution must minimize the amount of space used to store each row. Which data types should you recommend for each column? To answer, drag the appropriate data type to the correct column in the answer area.

Question #2

You have the following query on a disk-based table:

You discover that the query takes a long time to complete.
The execution plan is shown in the Execution Plan exhibit. (Click the Exhibit button.)

The index usage is show in the Index Usage exhibit. (Click the Exhibit button.)

You need to reduce the amount of time it takes to complete the query. You must achieve this goal as quickly as possible.
What should you do?

A. Update statistics.
B. Reorganize the index.
C. Rebuild the index.
D. Create an index on LastName.

Question #3

Your network contains a SQL Server 2012 instance named SQL1. SQL1 contains a database named DB1. DB1 contains three tables.
The tables are configured as shown in the following table.

You plan to create indexes for the tables.
You need to identify which type of index must be created for each table. The solution must minimize the amount of time required to return information from the tables.
Which type of index should you create for each table? To answer, drag the appropriate index type to the correct table in the answer area.

Question #4

You need to implement a solution that meets the job application requirements.
What should you do?

A. Create a one-to-one relationship between the Openings table and the Applications table.
B. Create a one-to-one relationship between the Candidates table and the Applications table.
C. Add a UNIQUE constraint to the Applications table on the ApplicationID column and CandidateID column.
D. Add a UNIQUE constraint to the Applications table on the OpeningID column and the CandidateID column.

Question #5

You need to implement a solution that meets the locking requirements.
Which line of code should you modify?

A. Change line 09 in usp_GetOpenings to:
FROM Openings o (ROWLOCK)
B. Change line 09 in usp_GetOpenings to:
FROM Openings o (NOLOCK)
C. Change line 07 in usp_UpdateOpening to:
UPDATE Openings WITH (READPAST)
D. Change line 07 in usp_UpdateOpening to:
UPDATE Openings WITH (UPDLOCK)

Solutions: