Exam MB2-498:

CRM 3.0 Extending Microsoft Dynamics

Published:	September 07, 2006
Language(s):	English
Audience(s):	Developers
Technology:	Microsoft Dynamics CRM 3.0
Type:	Proctored Exam

About this Exam

This certification exam measures your ability to do the following:

Understand important skills and areas of knowledge used in the development of extensions for Microsoft Dynamics CRM 3.0.

Time requirements and questions

90 minutes to complete the exam
40 questions, with a passing rate of 80 percent
Multiple choice and multiple answer questions

Audience Profile

Individuals who want to obtain a certification on Extending Microsoft Dynamics CRM 3.0 should take this exam.

Additional skills recommended:

Implementing extensions to Microsoft Dynamics CRM by using Microsoft Dynamics CRM 3.0 Web Services
.NET assemblies for workflow
Business logic extensions (callouts)
Application integrations by using ISV.config and SiteMap
Microsoft Dynamics CRM 3.0 form event programming

Credit Toward CertificationExam MB2-498: CRM 3.0 Extending Microsoft Dynamics: counts as credit toward the following certification(s):

Note This preparation guide is subject to change at any time without prior notice and at the sole discretion of Microsoft. Microsoft exams might include adaptive testing technology and simulation items. Microsoft does not identify the format in which exams are presented. Please use this preparation guide to prepare for the exam, regardless of its format.

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.

Evaluate Extension Approach (7 percent)

Evaluate Which Extension Capability to Use Based on Business and Technical Requirements
Define Licensing Requirements for Internal and External Users

Develop a User Interface (10 percent)

Develop a User Interface Consistent with the Appearance of Microsoft Dynamics CRM
Create a User Interface That Reflects Modifications to the Microsoft Dynamics CRM Metadata
Create a User Interface to Enforce Microsoft Dynamics CRM Data Validation Requirements
Create a User Interface to Support Microsoft Dynamics CRM Security Metadata
Bind Microsoft Dynamics CRM Data to .NET Data Grid
Deploy Custom Web Application

Develop .NET Assemblies for Workflow (11 percent)

Configuring .NET Assemblies for Workflow
Creating .NET Assemblies for Workflow
Troubleshooting .NET Assemblies for Workflow

Develop Assemblies for Business Logic Extensions (22 percent)

Configuring Callout Assemblies
Creating Callout Assemblies
Troubleshooting Callout Assemblies

Web Service Programming (27 percent)

Connecting to Microsoft Dynamics CRM Web Services
Utilize Appropriate Microsoft Dynamics CRM Web Services Methods to Perform Actions
Querying Microsoft Dynamics CRM Data
Querying and Managing Microsoft Dynamics CRM Metadata
Using Microsoft Dynamics CRM Data Types
Handling Microsoft Dynamics CRM Exceptions
Managing Security Dependencies

Application Programming (23 percent)

Customize Navigation
Add Custom Menus and Buttons
Code Interactions with IFrames
Use Components of the Microsoft Dynamics CRM Form Object Model to Implement Customizations
Manage Application Programming Extensions with the Outlook Client

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.

Classroom Training

Microsoft E-Learning

8525AE: Customization in Microsoft Dynamics CRM 3.0 (7 Hours)

Microsoft Press Books There are no Microsoft Press books currently available.

Practice Tests There are no practice tests currently available.

Microsoft Online Resources

Microsoft Dynamics CRM 3.0 SDK
MSDN: The Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) is a reference for developers that features code samples, technical articles, newsgroups, chats, and more.
Training and certification newsgroups: There is a newsgroup for every Microsoft certification. By participating in the ongoing dialogue, you take advantage of a unique opportunity to exchange ideas with and ask questions of others, including more than 750 Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals (MVPs) worldwide.