VB Script Practice Exam

The VB Script exam evaluates a candidate's knowledge and skills in using VBScript, a scripting language developed by Microsoft. VBScript is primarily used for automation of administrative tasks, scripting within Windows environments, and web development. This exam covers the basics of VBScript syntax, script development, error handling, and its application in various scenarios.

Skills Required

• Programming Basics: Understanding of fundamental programming concepts and logic.
• VBScript Syntax: Proficiency in VBScript syntax and language constructs.
• Scripting: Ability to write and debug scripts for automating tasks.
• Problem-Solving: Skills to develop solutions for real-world problems using scripting.
• Windows Environment: Familiarity with Windows operating system and its scripting capabilities.

Who should take the exam?

• IT Administrators: Professionals responsible for automating administrative tasks.
• Web Developers: Developers who need to use VBScript for client-side scripting.
• Software Testers: Testers who use VBScript for automated testing.
• System Engineers: Engineers involved in system automation and scripting.
• Students: Individuals looking to learn and validate their scripting skills.

Course Outline

The VB Script exam covers the following topics :-

Module 1: Introduction to VBScript

• Overview of VBScript: Understanding the purpose and applications of VBScript.
• Setting Up the Environment: Installing and configuring tools to run VBScript.

Module 2: Basic Syntax and Language Constructs

• Variables and Data Types: Declaring variables, data types, and scope.
• Operators: Arithmetic, comparison, and logical operators.
• Control Structures: If...Then...Else, Select Case, For...Next, While...Wend, and Do...Loop.

Module 3: Working with Procedures and Functions

• Subroutines: Creating and using subroutines.
• Functions: Defining and invoking functions.
• Parameter Passing: Passing arguments to procedures and functions.

Module 4: Error Handling

• Types of Errors: Syntax, runtime, and logical errors.
• Error Handling Techniques: Using On Error Resume Next, On Error GoTo, and Err object.

Module 5: File System Operations

• File and Folder Manipulation: Creating, reading, writing, and deleting files and folders.
• FileSystemObject: Using the FileSystemObject for file system operations.

Module 6: Interaction with Windows Components

• WScript Object: Using WScript methods and properties.
• Shell Scripting: Automating tasks using WScript.Shell.
• Registry Manipulation: Reading from and writing to the Windows Registry.

Module 7: Working with COM Objects

• Creating COM Objects: Instantiating and using COM objects in VBScript.
• Automation with COM: Automating applications like Excel and Word using VBScript.

Module 8: VBScript in Web Development

• Client-Side Scripting: Using VBScript for client-side scripting in Internet Explorer.
• HTML and VBScript: Integrating VBScript with HTML.
• Form Handling: Handling form events and validation using VBScript.

Module 9: Advanced Scripting Techniques

• Regular Expressions: Using regular expressions for pattern matching.
• Date and Time Functions: Manipulating and formatting dates and times.
• String Operations: Performing operations on strings.

Module 10: Scripting Best Practices

• Code Readability: Writing clear and maintainable scripts.
• Modular Programming: Creating reusable code modules.
• Debugging and Testing: Techniques for debugging and testing scripts.

Module 11: Practical Applications

• Automating Administrative Tasks: Examples of automating common administrative tasks.
• Scripting for System Maintenance: Developing scripts for system maintenance and monitoring.
• Real-World Scenarios: Case studies and practical examples of VBScript applications.