Microsoft 070-491 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Recertification for MCSD: Windows Store Apps using C# |
| Exam Number: | 70-491 |
| Exam Format: | Case studies, Active screen, Multiple choice, Hot area, Drag-and-drop |
| Passing Score: | 700 |
| Available Languages: | English, Japanese |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 2 years |
| Exam Duration: | 120-150 |
| Real Exam Qty: | 40-91 |
| Related Certifications: | MCP MCSD: Windows Store Apps |
| Exam Price: | $165 USD |
| Recommended Training: | Microsoft Official Training |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Registration |
| Sample Questions: | Microsoft 070-491 Sample Questions |
| Exam Way: | Onsite at Pearson VUE test centers, online proctored |
| Pre Condition: | Hold an active MCSD: Windows Store Apps using C# certification; 2-3 years experience with C#, XAML and Visual Studio |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/retired-exams |
Microsoft 070-491 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Program User Interaction | 15% | - Implement notifications and background tasks - Implement commands and events - Support touch, mouse, and keyboard input |
| Design Windows Store Apps | 20% | - Design for performance and security - Design for accessibility and globalization - Design app architecture |
| Create the User Interface | 25% | - Design and implement controls - Support different display sizes and orientations - Implement layout and navigation |
| Manage Security and Data | 15% | - Authenticate and authorize users - Secure data and communications - Implement data access and storage |
| Develop Windows Store Apps | 25% | - Manage app state and settings - Implement app lifecycle - Integrate with Windows Runtime APIs |
Microsoft Recertification for MCSD: Windows Store Apps using C# Sample Questions:
DRAG DROP
You add a MediaElement named VideoTour and a button named playToButton to the
properties details page.
You need to ensure that video tours can be played to other devices.
You have the following code: (Line numbers are included for reference only.)
Which elements should you include in Target 1, Target 2 and Target 3 to complete the code? (To answer, drag the appropriate elements to the correct targets in the answer area. Each element may be used once, more than once, or not at all. You may need to drag the split bar between panes or scroll to view content.)
Correct Answer:

You are developing a Windows Store app named VideoPlayer.
The app will provide user with the ability to select video files by using the file picker and to play the video.
You need to recommend a solution for the app that meets the following requirements:
- If the app is terminated while playing a video, the next time the app starts, the
video must play.
- The app must minimize the amount of storage space used.
- The app must NOT request any capabilities.
What should you include in the recommendation?
- A. Store the video in ApplicationData.Current.LocalFolder.
- B. Add the file to AccessCache.StorageApplicationPermissions.MostRecentlyUsedList.
- C. Store the StorageFile.Path property in ApplicationData.Current.LocalSettings.
- D. Store the video in ApplicationData.Current.RoamingFolder.
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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You need to authenticate to a social networking site.
Which code segments should you insert at line SR40? (Each correct answer presents part of the solution. Choose all that apply.)
- A. source.RequestUri,
- B. WebAuthenticationOptions.SilentMode,
- C. WebAuthenticationOptions.None,
- D. source.RequestUri.SecureString,
Correct Answer: B,D 🗳️
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You need to protect the metadata for the secure documents.
Which protection descriptor should you use for the DataProtectionProvider object?
- A. LOCAL=user
- B. USER=current
- C. SID
- D. WEBCREDENTIALS=userrpassword
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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DRAG DROP
You are developing a Windows Store app.
The app will provide users with the ability to play music remotely on another user's device
and then the other users will guess the name of the song.
You need to access the music storage and to retrieve files and folders.
You have the following code:
Which elements should you include in Target 1, Target 2, Target 3 and Target 4 to complete the code? (To answer, drag the appropriate elements to the correct targets in the answer area. Each element may be used once, more than once, or not at all. You may need to drag the split bar between panes or scroll to view content.)
Correct Answer:

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