Microsoft 070-762 exam : Developing SQL Databases

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  • Exam Code: 070-762
  • Exam Name: Developing SQL Databases
  • Updated: Oct 26, 2026
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Microsoft 070-762 Exam Overview:

Certification Vendor:Microsoft
Exam Name:Developing SQL Databases
Exam Number:70-762
Exam Price:$165 USD (varies by region)
Passing Score:700 (on a 1000 scale)
Certificate Validity Period:Retired (no longer available; certification discontinued)
Real Exam Qty:40-60
Exam Format:Drag and drop, Case studies, Multiple choice, Scenario-based questions
Available Languages:English, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified), Spanish, French, German
Exam Duration:120-150
Related Certifications:MCSA: SQL 2016 Database Development
Recommended Training:Microsoft Learn SQL Training
Pluralsight SQL Server Courses
Exam Registration:Pearson VUE Registration
Microsoft Certification Portal
Sample Questions:Microsoft 070-762 exam simulator
Exam Way:Online proctored exam or in-person test center via Pearson VUE
Pre Condition:Recommended experience with SQL Server and relational database concepts; no strict prerequisites
Official Syllabus URL:https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/exams/70-762/

Microsoft 070-762 Exam Syllabus Topics:

SectionObjectives
Optimize and troubleshoot SQL Server- Query performance tuning
  • 1. Query optimization techniques
    • 2. Execution plans
      - Monitoring and maintenance
      • 1. Index and statistics maintenance
        • 2. Performance monitoring tools
          Implement programmable objects- Stored procedures and functions
          • 1. Create stored procedures
            • 2. Parameter handling
              • 3. User-defined functions
                - Triggers and error handling
                • 1. Error handling with TRY/CATCH
                  • 2. DML triggers
                    Manage database concurrency and transactions- Concurrency control
                    • 1. Locking mechanisms
                      • 2. Deadlock troubleshooting
                        - Transactions
                        • 1. ACID properties
                          • 2. Transaction isolation levels
                            Design and implement database objects- Design tables and schemas
                            • 1. Implement constraints and keys
                              • 2. Create and modify tables
                                • 3. Normalize database structures
                                  - Create and manage indexes
                                  • 1. Clustered and nonclustered indexes
                                    • 2. Columnstore indexes
                                      • 3. Index maintenance strategies

                                        FAQs for Microsoft Developing SQL Databases Candidates

                                        The 070-762 exam leads to the MCSA: SQL 2016 Database Development certification from Microsoft. It is positioned at the Associate level. The exam validates the knowledge and skills expected of candidates preparing for Microsoft Developing SQL Databases.

                                        Related certifications include:

                                        • MCSA: SQL 2016 Database Development

                                        The 070-762 exam includes 40-60 questions and allows 120-150. Before test day, divide the available time by the number of questions in a timed practice set to establish a steady per-question pace. If a difficult item starts consuming too much time, mark it for review and move forward instead of losing momentum. A full timed practice session can help you decide when to move on, when to return, and how much buffer to reserve for a final check.

                                        The passing score for 070-762 is 700 (on a 1000 scale), and the official exam fee is $165 USD (varies by region). Because a retake requires paying the exam fee again, use timed practice results as a readiness check before scheduling your next attempt. If your performance remains inconsistent, continue reviewing weak domains and repeat a timed session before booking the exam.

                                        Recommended experience with SQL Server and relational database concepts; no strict prerequisites

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                                        The current 070-762 outline is organized into 4 top-level domains. The first listed areas include:

                                        • Optimize and troubleshoot SQL Server
                                        • Manage database concurrency and transactions
                                        • Design and implement database objects

                                        Review the Exam Topics section above for the complete outline and any nested subtopics.

                                        Microsoft Developing SQL Databases Sample Questions:

                                        Question #1

                                        You are developing a database reporting solution for a table that contains 900 million rows and is 103 GB.
                                        The table is updated thousands of times a day, but data is not deleted.
                                        The SELECT statements vary in the number of columns used and the amount of rows retrieved.
                                        You need to reduce the amount of time it takes to retrieve data from the table. The must prevent data duplication.
                                        Which indexing strategy should you use?

                                        • A. a clustered index for the table and nonclustered indexes for nonkey columns
                                        • B. a nonclustered index for each column in the table
                                        • C. a hash index for the table
                                        • D. a clustered columnstore index for the table
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                                        Correct Answer: D  🗳️

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                                        Question #2

                                        You are developing an ETL process to cleanse and consolidate incoming data. The ETL process will use a reference table to identify which data must be cleansed in the target table. The server that hosts the tables restarts daily.
                                        You need to minimize the amount of time it takes to execute the query and the amount of time it takes to populate the reference table.
                                        What should you do?

                                        • A. Convert the reference table to a memory-optimized table. Set the durability option to SCHEMA_ONLY.
                                        • B. Create a native compiled stored procedure to implement the ETL process for both tables.
                                        • C. Convert the target table to a memory-optimized table. Create a natively compiled stored procedure to cleanse and consolidate the data.
                                        • D. Convert the reference table to a memory-optimized table. Set the durability option to SCHEMA_AND_DATA>
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                                        Correct Answer: A  🗳️

                                        Question #3

                                        You are profiling a frequently used database table named UserEvents. The READ_COMMITED_SNAPSHOT database option is set to OFF.
                                        In the trace results, you observe that lock escalation occurred for one stored procedure even though the number of locks in the database did not exceed memory or configuration thresholds. Events details are provided in the following table:

                                        You need to modify the uspDeleteEvents stored procedure to avoid lock escalation.
                                        How should you modify the stored procedure? To answer, select the appropriate Transact-SQL segments in the answer area.

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                                        Correct Answer:


                                        Explanation

                                        Delete up to 4000 rows at a time. Keep doing it until all rows have been deleted.
                                        Note that @@ROWCOUNT returns the number of rows affected by the last statement.
                                        References: https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms187316.aspx

                                        Question #4

                                        You have a relational data warehouse that contains 1 YB of data.
                                        You have a stored procedure named usp-sp1 that generates an HTML fragment. The HTML fragment contains color and font style.
                                        You need to return the HTML fragment.
                                        What should you do?

                                        • A. Use the NOLOCK option
                                        • B. Execute the DBCC UPDATEUSAGE statement.
                                        • C. Use a table-valued parameter.
                                        • D. Use the max worker threads option.
                                        • E. Use the OUTPUT parameters.
                                        • F. Execute the ALTER TABLE T1 SET (LOCK_ESCALATION + AUTO ): statement.
                                        • G. Set SET XACT_ABORT to on.
                                        • H. Set SET ALLOW_SNAPSHOT_SOLATION to on.
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                                        Correct Answer: E  🗳️

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                                        Question #5

                                        You are maintaining statistics for a database table named tblTransaction. The table contains more than 10 million records.
                                        You need to create a stored procedure that meets the following requirements:
                                        - On weekdays, update statistics for a sample of the total number of records in the table.
                                        - On weekends, update statistics by sampling all rows in the table.
                                        A maintenance task will call this stored procedure daily.
                                        How should you complete the stored procedure? To answer, select the appropriate Transact-SQL segments in the answer area.
                                        NOTE: Each correct selection is worth one point.

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                                        Correct Answer:


                                        Explanation

                                        Box 1: UPDATE STATISTICS
                                        Box 2: SAMPLE 20 PERCENT
                                        UPDATE STATISTICS tablenameSAMPLE number { PERCENT | ROWS }
                                        Specifies the approximate percentage or number of rows in the table or indexed view for the query optimizer to use when it updates statistics. For PERCENT, number can be from 0 through 100 and for ROWS, number can be from0 to the total number of rows.
                                        Box 3: UPDATE STATISTICS
                                        Box 4: WITH FULLSCAN
                                        FULLSCAN computes statistics by scanning all rows in the table or indexed view. FULLSCAN and SAMPLE
                                        100 PERCENT have the same results. FULLSCAN cannot be used with the SAMPLE option.
                                        References: https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms187348.aspx

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