Preparation Guide for Exam #MB6-508
Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0 Development Introduction
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 | Exam topics covered |
| Audience profile |
| Credit toward certification |
| Preparation tools and resources |
| Skills being measured |
| Exam specifics |
Exam topics covered
The following list includes the topic areas covered on this exam. The percentage indicates the portion of the exam that addresses a particular skill.
| • | General Microsoft AX Architecture (18 percent) |
| • | Development Tools (18 percent) |
| • | Application Objects (21 percent) |
| • | X++ Development (27 percent) |
| • | Best Practices (16 percent) |
Audience profile
Individuals who want to obtain a certification on Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0 Development Introduction should take this exam.
Credit toward certification
When you pass this exam, you earn credit toward the following certifications:
| • | Microsoft Certified Business Management Solutions Specialist |
| • | Microsoft Certified Business Management Solutions Professional – Developer for Microsoft Dynamics AX |
Preparation tools and resources
In addition to your hands-on experience working with the product, we highly recommend that you use the following tools and training to help you prepare for this exam.
E-Learning courses for this exam
At this time, there are no E-Learning courses related to the Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0 Development Introduction exam.
Training materials for this exam
Training materials for Microsoft Dynamics can be ordered through your local partner.
| • | 8623: Development I in Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0 |
| • | 8633: Development II in Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0 |
Classroom training for this exam
| • | 8623: Development I in Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0 |
| • | 8633: Development II in Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0 |
Supplemental learning resources
| • | The Developer Help available from the Help menu in the Microsoft Dynamics AX product |
Additional skills recommended
| • | Experience in object-oriented programming |
Microsoft online resources
| • | 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. |
Skills being measured
This certification exam measures your ability to do the following:
| • | Understand and use the integrated development environment of Microsoft Dynamics AX, MorphX Development Suite. You will be tested in the AX Architecture, Data Dictionary, user interfaces, and Report adjustments. |
| • | Use X++, Classes, Control Statements, Database Access, and Exception Handling. |
Exam specifics
Time requirements and questions
| • | 90 minutes to complete the exam |
| • | 75 questions, with a passing rate of 70 percent |
| • | Multiple choice and multiple answer questions |
Registration
Register for Exam #MB6-508, Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0 Development Introduction.
| • | Register now (Prometric.com) |
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. Please contact MBS-Cert@microsoft.com with any certification or training-related questions.
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