VC++ Practice Exam

The VC++ (Visual C++) exam evaluates a candidate's understanding and proficiency in using Microsoft Visual C++ to develop Windows applications. Visual C++ is a powerful programming environment that integrates the C++ programming language with Microsoft's Visual Studio IDE. This exam tests knowledge of C++ programming concepts, Windows API, and MFC (Microsoft Foundation Classes) for building robust and efficient applications.

Skills Required

• C++ Programming: Strong grasp of C++ syntax and programming constructs.
• Object-Oriented Programming: Understanding of OOP principles and implementation in C++.
• Windows API: Knowledge of Windows API for low-level system programming.
• MFC: Proficiency in using MFC for creating GUI applications.
• Debugging: Skills in debugging and optimizing C++ applications.

Who should take the exam?

• Software Developers: Professionals who develop Windows applications.
• System Programmers: Developers who work on system-level programming using C++.
• Game Developers: Those who use C++ for game development on Windows.
• Students: Individuals studying computer science or software engineering.
• IT Professionals: Those seeking to enhance their skills in C++ and Windows application development.

Course Outline

The VC++ exam covers the following topics :-

Module 1: Introduction to Visual C++

• Overview of Visual C++: Introduction to the VC++ environment and its features.
• Setting Up the Environment: Installing Visual Studio and configuring VC++ projects.

Module 2: C++ Fundamentals

• C++ Syntax and Semantics: Basic syntax, data types, and control structures.
• Functions and Variables: Declaring, defining, and calling functions, variable scope, and lifetime.
• Pointers and References: Understanding pointers, references, and dynamic memory allocation.

Module 3: Object-Oriented Programming in C++

• Classes and Objects: Defining classes, creating objects, constructors, and destructors.
• Inheritance and Polymorphism: Implementing inheritance, virtual functions, and polymorphism.
• Encapsulation and Abstraction: Utilizing encapsulation and abstraction in C++.

Module 4: Advanced C++ Features

• Templates and STL: Using templates and the Standard Template Library (STL).
• Exception Handling: Implementing try, catch, and throw for error handling.
• Multithreading: Basics of multithreading and synchronization in C++.

Module 5: Windows API Programming

• Introduction to Windows API: Basics of Windows programming and API calls.
• Message Handling: Handling Windows messages and events.
• GUI Components: Creating and managing GUI components using Windows API.

Module 6: Microsoft Foundation Classes (MFC)

• Overview of MFC: Introduction to MFC and its components.
• MFC Application Framework: Creating MFC applications using the MFC framework.
• Dialog-Based Applications: Designing and implementing dialog-based applications.

Module 7: User Interface Design with MFC

• Controls and Widgets: Using controls like buttons, text boxes, and lists in MFC.
• Menus and Toolbars: Implementing menus, toolbars, and status bars.
• Graphics and Drawing: Drawing graphics using GDI (Graphics Device Interface).

Module 8: File I/O and Serialization

• File Handling: Reading from and writing to files in C++.
• Serialization: Implementing serialization for saving and loading object states.

Module 9: Debugging and Optimization

• Debugging Techniques: Using Visual Studio debugger, breakpoints, and watch windows.
• Performance Optimization: Techniques to optimize the performance of C++ applications.

Module 10: Advanced MFC Topics

• Document/View Architecture: Implementing document/view architecture in MFC applications.
• Database Connectivity: Connecting to databases using ODBC and ADO.
• Network Programming: Basics of network programming with MFC.

Module 11: Real-World Applications

• Case Studies: Examples of real-world applications developed using VC++.
• Best Practices: Writing maintainable and efficient code in VC++.
• Project Development: Developing a complete project using the skills learned.