Microsoft 98-361 Exam : Microsoft MTA Software Development Fundamentals

Microsoft 98-361 exam
  • Exam Code: 98-361
  • Exam Name: Microsoft MTA Software Development Fundamentals
  • Updated: Oct 16, 2026
  • Q & A: 389 Questions and Answers
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Microsoft 98-361 Exam Overview:

Certification Vendor:Microsoft
Exam Name:Software Development Fundamentals
Exam Number:98-361
Available Languages:French, Chinese (Simplified), Spanish (Mexico), Italian, Korean, Russian, Chinese (Traditional), Japanese, German, English, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil)
Passing Score:700 (scale 1-1000)
Exam Format:Multiple choice, Case studies, Active screen, Drag-and-drop, Build list
Exam Price:USD 127 (region-dependent)
Certificate Validity Period:Lifetime
Real Exam Qty:40-60
Exam Duration:45 minutes
Recommended Training:Microsoft Official Learning Paths
Exam Registration:Microsoft Learn Exam Page
Certiport Registration
Sample Questions:Free Download Pass 98-361 Exam Cram
Exam Way:Online proctored or onsite testing center (Certiport)
Pre Condition:No mandatory prerequisites; recommended basic knowledge of C# or Visual Basic .NET
Official Syllabus URL:https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/exams/98-361/

Microsoft 98-361 Exam Syllabus Topics:

SectionWeightObjectives
Understanding General Software Development15-20%- Application design methodologies
- Documentation and maintenance
- Software development life cycle
- Testing and debugging
Understanding Web Applications15-20%- Client-side vs server-side programming
- Web application architecture
- HTTP protocol basics
- State management
Understanding Databases15-20%- Relational database concepts
- Connecting applications to databases
- Data manipulation and queries
- SQL basics
Understanding Object-Oriented Programming20-25%- Inheritance and polymorphism
- Properties, methods, constructors
- Classes and objects
- Encapsulation and abstraction
Understanding Core Programming15-20%- Loops and iteration
- Data types and variables
- Methods and parameters
- Decision structures
- Error handling and exceptions
Understanding Desktop Applications15-20%- Input validation
- User interface design
- Windows application types
- Console and Windows services

Microsoft MTA Software Development Fundamentals Exam FAQ: Straight Answers for Candidates

Microsoft MTA Software Development Fundamentals is an official certification exam from Microsoft, identified by the exam code 98-361. Pass it and you hold the MTA: Software Development Fundamentals certification, which sits at the Associate / Entry-level level. In practical terms, this certification tells employers your skills have been measured against the vendor's own standard, which is why certified candidates tend to stand out in hiring and promotion decisions.

Expect 40-60 questions within 45 minutes on the Microsoft MTA Software Development Fundamentals exam. Numbers aside, the real challenge is rhythm: lingering too long on one item quietly steals time from three others. Build the habit of answering, flagging, and moving on, then rehearse the full experience under a countdown with the VerifiedDumps test engine until finishing comfortably early becomes your norm.

Registration for Microsoft MTA Software Development Fundamentals officially runs USD 127 (region-dependent), with 700 (scale 1-1000) required to pass. Worth knowing before you book: retakes are billed at the same full USD 127 (region-dependent), so a failed attempt doubles your spend. The smarter sequence is to measure yourself first. When your scores on the VerifiedDumps practice tests clear the passing line with room to spare, consistently, that is your signal to schedule the real thing.

No mandatory prerequisites; recommended basic knowledge of C# or Visual Basic .NET

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Booking for the Microsoft MTA Software Development Fundamentals exam goes through the vendor's official registration channels.

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Microsoft lists the following recommended training for Microsoft MTA Software Development Fundamentals candidates.

Courses teach the concepts; repetition makes them exam-ready. Round out whichever training you pick with the 389 practice questions from VerifiedDumps, and each topic stops being theory and starts being points.

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The Microsoft MTA Software Development Fundamentals blueprint spans 6 domains. The ones carrying the most weight include Understanding Desktop Applications (15-20%), Understanding Web Applications (15-20%), and Understanding Core Programming (15-20%). The complete domain-by-domain breakdown is in the exam topics section above; treat it as your master checklist and let the weights tell you where your study hours earn the most.

Microsoft MTA Software Development Fundamentals Sample Questions:

Question #1

You are developing a new Windows service application.
The application contains three different Windows services.
Before these services can be used, they must be installed in the Windows service database. What action should you take to ensure that your services can be installed by a Windows installer tool?

  • A. Add a service installer to the Windows service project.
  • B. Add an event log installer to the Windows service project.
  • C. Inherit the service from a ServiceBase class.
  • D. Copy the service assembly to the global assembly cache.
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Correct Answer: A  🗳️

Question #2

Hotspot Question
You are creating a Windows Store application that uses the following gesture:

Use the drop-down menus to select the answer choice that completes each statement.
Each correct selection is worth one point.

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Correct Answer:

Question #3

What are two possible options for representing a Web application within Internet Information Services (IIS)? (Each correct answer presents a complete solution. Choose two. )

  • A. virtual directory
  • B. web site
  • C. Web directory
  • D. application server
  • E. application directory
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Correct Answer: A,B  🗳️

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Question #4

When a web service is referenced from a client application in Microsoft Visual Studio, which two items are created? (Choose two.)

  • A. a.wsdlfile
  • B. a.disco file
  • C. a proxy
  • D. a stub
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Correct Answer: A,D  🗳️

Question #5

This question requires that you evaluate the underlined text to determine if it is correct.
The duplication of code so that modifications can happen in parallel is known as separating.
Select the correct answer if the underlined text does not make the statement correct.
Select "No change is needed'' if the underlined text makes the statement correct.

  • A. Branching
  • B. Splitting
  • C. Merging
  • D. No change is needed
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Correct Answer: A  🗳️

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