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  • Exam Code: 70-457
  • Exam Name: Transition Your MCTS on SQL Server 2008 to MCSA: SQL Server 2012, Part 1
  • Updated: Oct 07, 2026
  • Q & A: 172 Questions and Answers
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Microsoft 70-457 Exam Overview:

Certification Vendor:Microsoft
Exam Name:Transition Your MCTS on SQL Server 2008 to MCSA: SQL Server 2012, Part 1
Exam Number:70-457
Available Languages:Chinese (Simplified), Portuguese (Brazil), French, English, Japanese, German
Certificate Validity Period:Retired (Jan 31, 2021); MCSA certification valid for lifetime once earned
Real Exam Qty:40-60
Exam Format:Active screen, Build list, Drag and drop, Case studies, Multiple choice
Exam Duration:170 minutes
Related Certifications:MCSE: Data Platform
MCSA: SQL Server 2012
MCSE: Business Intelligence
Passing Score:700
Exam Price:$150-$165 USD
Recommended Training:SQL Server 2012 Transition Training
Microsoft Official Curriculum
Exam Registration:Microsoft Learn Exam Page
Pearson VUE Microsoft Portal
Sample Questions:Free Download 70-457 Actual tests
Exam Way:Proctored exam at Pearson VUE test centers or online via OnVUE; retired and no longer available for registration
Pre Condition:Hold any valid MCTS certification on SQL Server 2008
Official Syllabus URL:https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/exams/70-457

Microsoft 70-457 Exam Syllabus Topics:

SectionWeightObjectives
Topic 1: Manage and Maintain Databases20-25%- Implement high availability features
- Configure SQL Server instances
- Manage backups and restores
- Monitor SQL Server activity
- Implement security principles
Topic 2: Work with Data28-33%- Apply built-in functions and aggregate functions
- Query data using SELECT statements
- Modify data using INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE
- Manage transactions and error handling
- Implement subqueries and joins
Topic 3: Troubleshoot and Optimize Queries15-20%- Use query hints and execution plans
- Identify and resolve performance issues
- Optimize indexes and statistics
- Analyze execution plans
Topic 4: Create Database Objects27-32%- Create functions and triggers
- Create stored procedures
- Create and modify views
- Create and alter indexes
- Design and implement tables

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The Microsoft Transition Your MCTS on SQL Server 2008 to MCSA: SQL Server 2012, Part 1 is Microsoft's certification exam for MCSA: SQL Server 2012, at the Associate level. For IT workers with aspirations, it's essential proof of capability — the line that starts or advances a career. Related credentials include MCSA: SQL Server 2012, MCSE: Data Platform, MCSE: Business Intelligence.

The Microsoft Transition Your MCTS on SQL Server 2008 to MCSA: SQL Server 2012, Part 1 blueprint spans 4 domains — including Work with Data (28-33%), Troubleshoot and Optimize Queries (15-20%), Create Database Objects (27-32%). Allocate study time by weighting, and consult the full outline above for every subtopic.

Hold any valid MCTS certification on SQL Server 2008 Vendors revise eligibility rules periodically, so confirm the current requirements on the official page (official 70-457 exam page) before registering.

Microsoft Transition Your MCTS on SQL Server 2008 to MCSA: SQL Server 2012, Part 1 Sample Questions:

Question #1

You are migrating a database named Orders to a new server that runs Microsoft SQL Server 2012. You
attempt to add the [Corpnet\User1] login to the database. However, you receive the following error
message:
"User already exists in current database."
You need to configure the [Corpnet\User1] login to be able to access the Orders database and retain the
original permissions. You need to achieve this goal by using the minimum required permissions.
Which Transact-SQL statement should you use?

  • A. ALTER USER [Corpnet\User1] WITH LOGIN [Corpnet\User1];
  • B. ALTER SERVER ROLE [sysadmin] ADD MEMBER [Corpnet\User1];
  • C. DROP USER [User1]; CREATE USER [Corpnet\User1] FOR LOGIN [Corpnet\User1]; ALTER ROLE [db_owner] ADD MEMBER [Corpnet\User1];
  • D. ALTER ROLE [db_owner] ADD MEMBER [Corpnet\User1];
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Question #2

You administer a Microsoft SQL Server 2012 instance that contains a financial database hosted on a storage area network (SAN). The financial database has the following characteristics:
A data file of 2 terabytes is located on a dedicated LUN (drive D).
A transaction log of 10 GB is located on a dedicated LUN (drive E).
Drive D has 1 terabyte of free disk space.
Drive E has 5 GB of free disk space.
The database is continually modified by users during business hours from Monday through Friday between
09:00
hours and 17:00 hours. Five percent of the existing data is modified each day. The Finance department loads large CSV files into a number of tables each business day at 11:15 hours and 15:15 hours by using the BCP or BULK INSERT commands. Each data load adds 3 GB of data to the database. These data load operations must occur in the minimum amount of time. A full database backup is performed every Sunday at 10:00 hours. Backup operations will be performed every two hours (11:00, 13:00, 15:00, and 17:00) during business hours. You need to ensure that the backup size is as small as possible. Which backup should you perform every two hours?

  • A. NO_CHECKSUM
  • B. BULK_LOGGED
  • C. DBO.ONLY
  • D. Differential
  • E. SIMPLE
  • F. Transaction log
  • G. NORECOVERY
  • H. CHECKSUM
  • I. RESTART
  • J. CONTINUE_AFTER_ERROR
  • K. FULL
  • L. SKIP
  • M. COPY_ONLY
  • N. STANDBY
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Correct Answer: F  🗳️

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Question #3

You develop a Microsoft SQL Server 2012 database that contains tables named Employee and Person. The tables have the following definitions:

You create a view named VwEmployee as shown in the following Transact-SQL statement.

Users are able to use single INSERT statements or INSERT...SELECT statements into this view. You need to ensure that users are able to use a single statement to insert records into both Employee and Person tables by using the VwEmployee view. Which Transact-SQL statement should you use?

  • A. CREATE TRIGGER TrgVwEmployee ON VwEmployee INSTEAD OF INSERT AS BEGIN
    DECLARE @ID INT, @FirstName NVARCHAR(25), @LastName NVARCHAR(25), @PersonID INT, @EmployeeNumber NVARCHAR(15)
    SELECT @ID = ID, @FirstName = FirstName, @LastName = LastName,
    @EmployeeNumber = EmployeeNumber
    FROM inserted
    INSERT INTO Person(Id, FirstName, LastName)
    VALUES(@ID, @FirstName, @LastName)
    INSERT INTO Employee(PersonID, EmployeeNumber)
    VALUES(@PersonID, @EmployeeNumber
    End
  • B. CREATE TRIGGER TrgVwEmployee ON VwEmployee INSTEAD OF INSERT AS BEGIN INSERT INTO Person(Id, FirstName, LastName) SELECT Id, FirstName, LastName FROM VwEmployee
    INSERT INTO Employee(PersonID, EmployeeNumber)
    SELECT Id, EmployeeNumber FROM VwEmployee
    End
  • C. CREATE TRIGGER TrgVwEmployee ON VwEmployee FOR INSERT AS BEGIN INSERT INTO Person(Id, FirstName, LastName) SELECT Id, FirstName, LastName, FROM inserted
    INSERT INTO Employee(PersonId, EmployeeNumber)
    SELECT Id, EmployeeNumber FROM inserted
    END
  • D. CREATE TRIGGER TrgVwEmployee ON VwEmployee INSTEAD OF INSERT AS BEGIN INSERT INTO Person(Id, FirstName, LastName) SELECT Id, FirstName, LastName, FROM inserted
    INSERT INTO Employee(PersonId, EmployeeNumber)
    SELECT Id, EmployeeNumber FROM inserted
    END
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Correct Answer: D  🗳️

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Question #4

You develop a Microsoft SQL Server 2012 database. You create a view that performs the following tasks:
Joins 8 tables that contain up to 500,000 records each.
Performs aggregations on 5 fields.
The view is frequently used in several reports. You need to improve the performance of the reports.
What should you do?

  • A. Convert the view into a Common Table Expression (CTE).
  • B. Convert the view into an indexed view.
  • C. Convert the view into a table-valued function.
  • D. Convert the view into a stored procedure and retrieve the result from the stored procedure into a temporary table.
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Question #5

You develop a Microsoft SQL Server 2012 database that contains a heap named OrdersHistoncal. You write the following Transact-SQL query:
INSERT INTO OrdersHistorical SELECT * FROM CompletedOrders
You need to optimize transaction logging and locking for the statement. Which table hint should you use?

  • A. ROWLOCK
  • B. XLOCK
  • C. HOLDLOCK
  • D. UPDLOCK
  • E. TABLOCK
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Correct Answer: E  🗳️

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