70-526 MCTS

Technology Specialist (TS) Exam 70-526: TS: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 - Windows-based Client Development

Use this study Guide to prepare for the Microsoft Exam 70-526. The titles used here are the same titles used in the Microsoft descriptions of the exam.

MSDN Reference Guide for Exam 70-526

Detailed Preperation Guide

Creating a UI for a Windows Forms Application by Using Standard Controls

  • Add and configure a Windows Form
  • Manage control layout on a Windows Form
  • Add and configure a Windows Forms control
  • Create and configure menus
  • Create event handlers for Windows Forms and controls

    Integrating Data in a Windows Forms Application

  • Implement data-bound controls
  • Manage connections and transactions
  • Create, add, delete, and edit data in a connected environment
  • Create, add, delete, and edit data in a disconnected environment
  • Manage XML with the XML Document Object Model (DOM)
  • Read, write, and validate XML by using the XmlReader class and the XmlWriter class

    Implementing Printing and Reporting Functionality in a Windows Forms Application

  • Manage the print process by using print dialogs
  • Construct print documents
  • Create a customized PrintPreview component

    Enhancing Usability

  • Perform drag-and-drop operations
  • Implement globalization and localization for a Windows Forms application
  • Implement accessibility features
  • Create and configure multiple-document interface (MDI) forms
  • Create, configure, and customize user assistance controls and components
  • Persist Windows Forms application settings between sessions

    Implementing Asynchronous Programming Techniques to Improve the User Experience

  • Manage a background process by using the BackgroundWorker component
  • Implement an asynchronous method

    Developing Windows Forms Controls

  • Create a composite Windows Forms control
  • Create a custom Windows Forms control by inheriting from the control class
  • Create an extended control by inheriting from an existing Windows Forms control

    Configuring and Deploying Applications

  • Configure the installation of a Windows Forms application by using ClickOnce technology
  • Create a Windows Forms setup application
  • Add functionality to a Windows Forms setup application

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