Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2012/2014: 70-461 Exam


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  • Exam Code: 70-461
  • Exam Name: Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2012/2014
  • Total Questions: 252
  • Certification Provider: Microsoft
  • Corresponding Certification: MCSA
  • Updated on: Oct 22, 2026

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Microsoft 70-461 Exam Overview:

Certification Vendor:Microsoft
Exam Name:Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2012/2014
Exam Number:70-461
Real Exam Qty:40–60 (varies)
Available Languages:Spanish, Japanese, French, Chinese (Simplified), German, English, Korean
Exam Duration:120 minutes
Passing Score:700 (on a 1000-point scale)
Exam Format:Multiple choice, T-SQL query tasks, Drag and drop, Case studies, Multiple response
Related Certifications:MCSA: SQL Server 2012/2014
MCSE Data Platform (legacy)
Certificate Validity Period:Retired (legacy certification, no longer active)
Exam Price:USD 165 (varies by region)
Recommended Training:SQL Server Querying Courses (general training platforms)
Microsoft Learn SQL Server training paths
Exam Registration:Microsoft Credentials (Learn)
Pearson VUE Microsoft Exams
Sample Questions: DOWNLOAD DEMO
Exam Way:Available via Pearson VUE test centers and online proctored exams (where offered)
Pre Condition:No formal prerequisites. Recommended to have basic knowledge of SQL Server and T-SQL.

Microsoft 70-461 Exam Syllabus Topics:

SectionObjectives
Implement T-SQL queries- Work with joins and subqueries
  • 1. Subqueries and correlated queries
    • 2. INNER/OUTER joins
      - Query data
      • 1. SELECT statements
        • 2. Filtering and sorting data
          - Aggregate data
          • 1. GROUP BY and HAVING
            • 2. Aggregate functions
              Create database objects- Design and implement tables
              • 1. Create and alter tables
                • 2. Implement constraints
                  • 3. Work with data types
                    - Design views and indexes
                    • 1. Create clustered and nonclustered indexes
                      • 2. Create and modify views
                        Troubleshoot and optimize queries- Performance tuning basics
                        • 1. Execution plans
                          • 2. Index usage optimization
                            Modify data- Insert, update, and delete data
                            • 1. DELETE statements
                              • 2. INSERT statements
                                • 3. UPDATE statements

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                                  Microsoft Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2012/2014 Sample Questions:

                                  You develop a Microsoft SQL Server 2012 database.
                                  You need to create and call a stored procedure that meets the following requirements:
                                  * Accepts a single input parameter for CustomerID.
                                  * Returns a single integer to the calling application.
                                  Which Transact-SQL statement or statements should you use? (Each correct answer presents part of the solution. Choose all that apply.)

                                  • A. CREATE PROCEDURE dbo.GetCustomerRating
                                    @CustomerID INT,
                                    @CustomerRating INT OUTPUT
                                    AS
                                    SET NOCOUNT ON
                                    SELECT @CustomerRating = CustomerOrders/CustomerValue
                                    FROM Customers
                                    WHERE CustomerID = @CustomerID
                                    RETURN
                                    GO
                                  • B. EXECUTE dbo.GetCustomerRating 1745
                                  • C. DECLARE @CustomerRatingByCustomer INT
                                    EXECUTE dbo.GetCustomerRating
                                    @CustomerID = 1745,
                                    @CustomerRating = @CustomerRatingByCustomer OUTPUT
                                  • D. DECLARE @CustomerRatingByCustomer INT
                                    DECLARE @Result INT
                                    EXECUTE @Result = dbo.GetCustomerRating
                                    1745,
                                    @CustomerRatingByCustomer
                                  • E. CREATE PROCEDURE dbo.GetCustomerRating
                                    @CustomerID INT,
                                    @CustomerRating INT OUTPUT
                                    AS
                                    SET NOCOUNT ON
                                    SELECT @Result = CustomerOrders/CustomerValue
                                    FROM Customers
                                    WHERE CustomerID = @CustomerID
                                    RETURN @Result
                                    GO
                                  • F. CREATE PROCEDURE dbo.GetCustomerRating
                                    @CustomerID INT
                                    AS
                                    DECLARE @Result INT
                                    SET NOCOUNT ON
                                    SELECT @Result = CustomerOrders/CustomerValue
                                    FROM Customers
                                    WHERE CustomerID = @CustomerID
                                    RETURNS @Result
                                    GO
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                                  Correct Answer: A,C  🗳️

                                  You are developing an SQL Server database for an automobile manufacturer. The manufacturer maintains the list of vehicles sold and vehicles that have been recalled. The tables are shown below:

                                  You have the following Transact-SQL code. Line numbers are included for reference only.

                                  You must update the VehiclesToRecall table with the list of vehicles that were recalled in 2014. You must maximize the performance of the operation.
                                  For each of the following statements, select Yes if the statement is true. Otherwise, select No.

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                                  Correct Answer:


                                  Reference:
                                  MERGE (Transact-SQL)
                                  https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb510625.aspx

                                  You administer a Microsoft SQL Server database that contains a table named Products.
                                  In a bit column named Discontinued, a value of 1 indicates a product is inactive, and a value of 0 indicates the product is active.
                                  You need to create a view that returns a column with a full product status description.
                                  Which expression should you use to define the column?

                                  • A. IF(Discontinued = 0, 'Active', 'Inactive')
                                  • B. IF Discontinued = 0
                                    'Active'
                                    ELSE
                                    'Inactive'
                                  • C. CASE Discontinued
                                    WHEN 0 THEN 'Active'
                                    WHEN 1 THEN 'Inactive'
                                    END
                                  • D. DECODE (Discontinued, 0, 'Active', 1, 'Inactive', 'Unknown')
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                                  Correct Answer: C  🗳️

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                                  You have a database that contains the tables as shown below:

                                  You have a stored procedure named Procedure1. Procedure1 retrieves all order ids after a specific date. The rows for Procedure1 are not sorted. Procedure1 has a single parameter named Parameter1. Parameter1 uses the varchar type and is configured to pass the specific date to Procedure1. A database administrator discovers that OrderDate is not being compared correctly to Parameter1 after the data type of the column is changed to datetime. You need to update the SELECT statement to meet the following requirements:
                                  The code must NOT use aliases.
                                  The code must NOT use object delimiters.
                                  The objects called in Procedure1 must be able to be resolved by all users.
                                  OrderDate must be compared to Parameter1 after the data type of Parameter1 is changed to datetime.
                                  Which SELECT statement should you use?
                                  To answer, type the correct code in the answer area.

                                  • A. SELECT Orders.OrderID
                                    FROM Orders
                                    WHERE Orders.OrderDate>CONVERT(datetime,@Parameter1)
                                  • B. SELECT Orders.OrderID
                                    FROM Orders
                                    WHERE Orders.OrderDate>CONVERTER(datetime,@Parameter1)
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                                  Correct Answer: A  🗳️

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                                  You are developing a Microsoft SQL Server 2012 database for a company. The database contains a table that is defined by the following Transact-SQL statement:

                                  You use the following Transact-SQL script to insert new employee data into the table. Line numbers are included for reference only.

                                  If an error occurs, you must report the error message and line number at which the error occurred and continue processing errors.
                                  You need to complete the Transact-SQL script.
                                  Which Transact-SQL segment should you insert at line 06?

                                  • A. THROW;
                                  • B. DECLARE @message NVARCHAR(1000),@severity INT, @state INT;
                                    SELECT @message = ERROR_MESSAGE(), @severity = ERROR_SEVERITY(), @state = ERROR_STATE(); RAISERROR (@message, @severity, @state);
                                  • C. DECLARE @message NVARCHAR(1000),@severity INT, @state INT;
                                    SELECT @message = ERROR_MESSAGE(), @severity = ERROR_SEVERITY(), @state = ERROR_STATE(); THROW (@message, @severity, @state);
                                  • D. SELECT ERROR_LINE(), ERROR_MESSAGE()
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                                  Correct Answer: B  🗳️

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