Microsoft Learning:

Exam MB5-854:

C5 2010 Programming

Published:May 20, 2010
Language(s):English
Audience(s):IT Professionals
Technology:Microsoft Dynamics C5
Type:Proctored Exam

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About this Exam
This certification exam measures your ability to understand the XAL language programming skills as well as a basic understanding of best practices in regards to Microsoft Dynamics C5 programming.
Exam Topics Covered
The following list includes the topic areas covered on this exam.
  • Understanding the XAL Language
  • Programming with the XAL Language
  • Creating and Managing Tables and Forms
  • Creating and Managing Reports
Audience Profile
Candidates will be expected to know how to define a solution that best suits the customer's needs. In addition, candidates should have XAL language programming skills as well as a basic understanding of best practices in regards to Microsoft Dynamics C5 programming.
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Skills Being MeasuredThis exam measures your ability to accomplish the technical tasks listed below.The percentages indicate the relative weight of each major topic area on the exam.
Understanding the XAL Language (29.73%)
  • Understand XAL editor functionality and basic XAL commands
  • Understand XAL variables
  • Understand basic XAL functions
  • Understand multi import and export
  • Understand the IF, THEN, and ELSE commands
Programming with the XAL Language (28.38%)
  • Use variables and basic and advanced user dialogue boxes
  • Create fixed texts
  • Program with INTRODUCE and transaction commands
  • Program advanced functions
  • Program macros, including local and global
Creating and Managing Tables and Forms (21.62%)
  • Configure tables
  • Configure table searches
  • Configure forms
  • Create and manage list menu items on a form
  • Create direct lookups and synchronize between forms
  • Create and manage fields
  • Create and manage blocks
Creating and Managing Reports (20.27%)
  • Understand the functionality of the report generator
  • Understand the basic report definition and fields
  • Manage Report QT functionality
  • Configure reports
Preparation Tools and ResourcesTo help you prepare for this exam, Microsoft Learning recommends that you have hands-on experience with the product and that you use the following training resources. These training resources do not necessarily cover all of the topics listed in the "Skills Measured" tab.
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