.NET Practice Exam

.NET is a platform from Microsoft, which is open-source and free for use. It is used for software development for applications for web, mobile, desktop, cloud, and IoT. It has support for C#, F#, and VB.NET programming languages with libraries, APIs, and runtime environments - the Common Language Runtime (CLR).

Certification in .NET certifies your skills and knowledge in using the .NET framework to develop and maintain software applications. This certification assess you in .NET based software development for web, mobile, desktop, cloud, and IoT.
Why is .NET certification important?

• Proves expertise in .NET development and application building.
• Increases job opportunities in software development.
• Demonstrates commitment to professional growth and learning.
• Establishes credibility with employers and clients.
• Enhances knowledge of modern tools and best practices in .NET.
• Improves salary prospects and career advancement.
• Provides a competitive edge in job applications.

Who should take the .NET Exam?

• .NET Developer
• Full Stack Developer
• Software Engineer
• Web Developer
• Backend Developer
• Application Developer
• Cloud Developer
• DevOps Engineer
• Mobile App Developer (Xamarin/.NET MAUI)
• Technical Lead

Skills Evaluated

Candidates taking the certification exam on the .NET is evaluated for the following skills:

• Proficiency in C# or other .NET-supported languages.
• Building and deploying applications using .NET Core and .NET Framework.
• Developing web applications using ASP.NET Core and MVC.
• Working with Entity Framework and LINQ for data access.
• Implementing RESTful APIs and Microservices.
• Knowledge of dependency injection and design patterns.
• Testing and debugging .NET applications.
• Integrating applications with Azure and cloud services.
• Version control and CI/CD using tools like Git and Azure DevOps.
• Application performance optimization and security best practices.

.NET Certification Course Outline
The course outline for .NET certification is as below -

• Common Language Runtime (CLR)
• .NET Core vs. .NET Framework
• Assemblies and Namespaces

• Syntax and Data Types
• OOP Concepts: Classes, Interfaces, and Inheritance
• Delegates, Events, and LINQ

• MVC Architecture
• Razor Pages and Blazor
• Middleware and Dependency Injection

• Entity Framework Core
• LINQ Queries
• Database Migrations

• RESTful API Design
• ASP.NET Core Web API
• Authentication and Authorization with JWT

• Deploying .NET Applications to Azure
• Working with Azure Functions and App Services
• Azure SQL and Blob Storage

• Building Microservices with .NET
• Containerization with Docker
• Communication using gRPC and Message Queues

• Unit Testing with xUnit or NUnit
• Debugging with Visual Studio
• Application Logging and Monitoring

• Code Optimization Techniques
• Secure Coding Practices
• Authentication and Authorization

• Git Fundamentals
• CI/CD with Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions
• Automation and Deployment Pipelines