MCTS: Windows Mobile 5.0 Applications

The Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist certifications enable professionals to target specific technologies and to distinguish themselves by demonstrating in-depth knowledge and expertise in their specialized technologies.

A Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist in Windows Mobile 5.0 Applications possesses a deep and broad understanding of developing applications for Windows-based mobile devices that integrate with enterprise systems. The successful candidate will have hands-on experience using the .NET Framework, the .NET Compact Framework, Visual Basic .NET or Visual C#, SQL Server 2005 Mobile Edition, and a working knowledge of SQL Server 2000/2005.

How to Earn Your MCTS: Windows Mobile 5.0 Applications

MCTS candidates must pass one exam that measures their ability to build data-driven mobile applications using the .NET Compact Framework, SQL Server 2005 Mobile Edition, and Windows Mobile 5.0.

Required Exams for MCTS: Windows Mobile 5.0 Applications (One Exam Required)

• Exam 70-540: TS: Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 - Application Development

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 the TS: Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 – Application Development exam, you achieve Microsoft Certified Professional status. You also earn credit toward the following certification:

• MCTS: Windows Mobile 5.0 Applications

Code languages

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

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