Microsoft 70-461 test insides dumps : Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2012/2014

Exam Code: 70-461
Exam Name: Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2012/2014
Updated: Oct 11, 2026
Q & A: 252 Questions and Answers

Exam 70-461: Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2012/2014

This exam retired on January 31, 2021. For currently available options, please refer to the Browse Certifications and Exams page.

This exam is intended for SQL Server database administrators, system engineers, and developers with two or more years of experience, who are seeking to validate their skills and knowledge in writing queries.

In December 2015, this exam was evaluated for applicability to both SQL Server 2012 and SQL Server 2014. It was determined that no updates to exam objectives were required.

Part of the requirements for: MCSA: SQL Server 2012/2014

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Reference: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/learning/exam-70-461.aspx

High level topics covered by our practice test

Create database objects - CREATE, ALTER, DROP, Trigger, Views..
Troubleshoot and Optimize Queries - transactions, indexes, error handling
Work with data - SELECT, sub queries, data types
Modify data - stored procedures, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE

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70-461 - MCSA Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2012/2014

The 70-461 exam is part of the new SQL Server 2012 certification paths leading towards MCSA SQL Server 2012, MCSE SQL Server 2012 and MCSE Business Intelligence. The MCSA certification is the base for the higher level MCSE certifications.

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Microsoft 70-461 Exam Syllabus Topics:

Section	Weight	Objectives
Modify Data	23-28%	- Manage transactions 1. Implement explicit transactions 2. Use savepoints and rollbacks 3. Handle transaction isolation levels - Modify existing data 1. Insert data 2. Merge data 3. Delete data 4. Update data
Create Database Objects	23-28%	- Create and alter tables 1. Create and alter indexes 2. Create and modify constraints 3. Create tables using appropriate data types - Create programmable objects 1. Create stored procedures 2. Create views 3. Create user-defined functions 4. Implement triggers
Work with Data	24-29%	- Query data by using SELECT statements 1. Sort and aggregate data 2. Retrieve and filter data 3. Use grouping operations - Combine and shape result sets 1. Use subqueries 2. Use common table expressions 3. Apply set operators 4. Use joins - Work with specialized data 1. Query spatial data 2. Query XML data 3. Use ranking and windowing functions
Troubleshoot and Optimize	24-29%	- Optimize query performance 1. Optimize indexes 2. Improve query efficiency 3. Interpret execution plans - Monitor and troubleshoot queries 1. Analyze performance issues 2. Identify blocking and deadlocks - Implement error handling 1. Use TRY...CATCH 2. Raise and handle errors