Microsoft 70-457 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Transition Your MCTS on SQL Server 2008 to MCSA: SQL Server 2012, Part 1 |
| Exam Number: | 70-457 |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Available Languages: | Japanese, English, German, Simplified Chinese, French |
| Exam Price: | USD 165 (varies by country/region) |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Retired (certification program discontinued) |
| Real Exam Qty: | 40-60 |
| Passing Score: | 700 (on a 1000 scale) |
| Related Certifications: | MCSA: SQL Server 2012 Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) SQL Server 2008 |
| Exam Format: | Multiple response, Build list / reorder questions, Multiple choice, Case studies |
| Sample Questions: | Microsoft 70-457 Sample Questions |
| Exam Way: | Proctored exam delivered via Pearson VUE testing centers or online proctoring (where available) |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended: MCTS certification for SQL Server 2008 or equivalent experience with SQL Server administration |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/retired-certifications |
Microsoft 70-457 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Topic 1: Configure and Deploy SQL Server 2012 | - Install and configure SQL Server components - Configure SQL Server instances and services - Configure storage and database files |
| Topic 2: Monitoring and Troubleshooting | - Troubleshoot database issues - Use SQL Server tools for diagnostics - Monitor SQL Server performance |
| Topic 3: Manage and Maintain Databases | - Monitor and optimize database performance - Implement backup and restore strategies - Create and modify databases |
| Topic 4: Security and Data Access | - Configure authentication and authorization - Implement data encryption and auditing - Manage SQL Server security principals |
| Topic 5: Data Management and Querying | - Manage data integrity and constraints - Work with indexes and execution plans - Implement T-SQL queries and scripts |
Microsoft Transition Your MCTS on SQL Server 2008 to MCSA: SQL Server 2012, Part 1 Sample Questions:
You administer a Microsoft SQL Server 2012 database. All database traffic to the SQL Server must be encrypted by using secure socket layer (SSL) certificates or the connection must be refused. Network
administrators have deployed server certificates to the Windows store of all Windows servers on the
network from a trusted Certificate Authority. This is the only Certificate Authority allowed to distribute
certificates on the network.
You enable the Force Encryption flag for the MSSQLServer protocols, but client computers are unable to
connect. They receive the following error message:
"A connection was successfully established with the server, but then an error occurred during the pre-login
handshake, (provider: SSL Provider, error: 0 - The certificate chain was issued by an authority that is not
trusted.) (Microsoft SQL Server)"
You notice the following entry in the SQL Server log:
"A self-generated certificate was successfully loaded for encryption."
You need to configure SQL Server to encrypt all client traffic across the network. You also need to ensure
that client computers are able to connect to the server by using a trusted certificate. Which three actions
should you perform in sequence? (To answer, move the appropriate actions from the list of actions to the
answer area and arrange them in the correct order.)
Build List and Reorder:
Correct Answer:

Explanation:
--Burgos - NO
Reference: http://thesqldude.com/2012/04/21/setting-up-ssl-encryption-for-sql-server-using-certificatesissues-tips-tricks/
You administer a Microsoft SQL Server 2012 database. You use an OrderDetail table that has the following definition: You need to create a non-clustered index on the SalesOrderID column in the OrderDetail table to include only rows that contain a value in the SpecialOfferID column. Which four Transact-SQL statements should you use? (To answer, move the appropriate statements from the list of statements to the answer area and arrange them in the correct order.)
Build List and Reorder:
Correct Answer:

Explanation:
--Burgos - NO
You develop a Microsoft SQL Server 2012 database. The database is used by two web applications that access a table named Products. You want to create an object that will prevent the applications from accessing the table directly while still providing access to the required data. You need to ensure that the following requirements are met:
Future modifications to the table definition will not affect the applications' ability to access data.
The new object can accommodate data retrieval and data modification.
You need to achieve this goal by using the minimum amount of changes to the existing applications.
What should you create for each application?
- A. stored procedures
- B. table-valued functions
- C. views
- D. table partitions
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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You administer a Microsoft SQL Server 2012 database. You need to convert the database to a contained database. You also need to ensure that all users are converted to contained users. Which three actions should you perform in sequence? (To answer, move the appropriate actions from the list of actions to the answer area and arrange them in the correct order.)
Build List and Reorder:
Correct Answer:

Explanation:
--Burgos - YES
Reference: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ff929071.aspx
You have a view that was created by using the following code:
You need to create an inline table-valued function named Sales.fn_OrdersByTerritory, which must meet the following requirements:
Accept the @T integer parameter.
Use one-part names to reference columns.
Filter the query results by SalesTerritoryID.
Return the columns in the same order as the order used in OrdersByTerritoryView.
Which code segment should you use?
To answer, type the correct code in the answer area.
- A. CREATE FUNCTION Sales.fn_OrdersByTerritory (@T int) RETURNS TABLE AS RETURN ( SELECT OrderID,OrderDate,SalesTerrirotyID,TotalDue FROM Sales.OrdersByTerritory WHERE SalesTerritoryID = @T )
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
--Burgos -NO
CREATE FUNCTION Sales.fn_OrdersByTerritory (@T int) RETURNS TABLE AS RETURN (
SELECT OrderID,OrderDate,SalesTerrirotyID,TotalDue
FROM Sales.OrdersByTerritory
WHERE SalesTerritoryID = @T
)
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