Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-511) Windows Applications Development with Microsoft .NET Framework 4 (MCTS)

by Stoecker, Matthew

• ISBN13: 9780735627420
• ISBN10: 0735627428
• Edition: CD
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-02-15
• Publisher: Microsoft Press

Summary

Announcing an all-new SELF-PACED TRAINING KIT designed to help maximize your performance on 70-511, the required exam for the MCTS certification: Windows Application Development with Microsoft .NET Framework 3. This 2-in-1 kit includes the official Microsoft study guide, plus practice tests on CD to help you assess your skills. It comes packed with the tools and features exam candidates want most-including in-depth, self-paced training based on final exam content; rigorous, objective-by-objective review; exam tips from expert, exam-certified authors; and customizable testing options. It also provides real-world scenarios, case study examples, and troubleshooting labs for the skills and expertise you can use on the job. Work at your own pace through the lessons and lab exercises in the official study guide. Coverage includes evaluating design requirements for the user interface (UI); building the UI using basic to advanced techniques with Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF); managing data at the UI level, including data-binding, data validation, and data-bound controls; and enhancing solution functionality and usability. Then assess yourself using practice questions on CD, featuring multiple customizable testing options to meet your specific needs. Choose timed or untimed testing mode, generate random tests, or focus on discrete objectives. You get detailed explanations for right and wrong answers-including pointers back to the book for further study. You also get an exam discount voucher-making this kit an exceptional value and a great career investment.

Author Biography

Matthew Stoecker, MCP, has written numerous books and articles on Microsoft Visual Basic, C#, Windows Forms, and .NET technologies, including the Microsoft Press Self-Paced Training Kits for Exams 70-502, 70-505, 70-306, and 70-316.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Hardware Requirements

Software Requirements

Using the Companion Media

Microsoft Certified Professional Program

Errata and Book Support

We Want to Hear from You

Stay in Touch; Preparing for the Exam

Building a User Interface

Before You Begin

Lesson 1: Using WPF Controls

Lesson 2: Using Resources

Lesson 3: Using Styles and Triggers

Case Scenarios

Suggested Practices

Take a Practice Test

Working with Events and Commands

Before You Begin

Lesson 1: Configuring Events and Event Handling

Lesson 2: Configuring Commands

Lesson 3: Implementing Animation

Case Scenarios

Suggested Practices

Take a Practice Test

Adding and Managing Content

Before You Begin

Lesson 1: Managing the Visual Interface

Lesson 2: Adding Multimedia Content

Case Scenario

Suggested Practices

Take a Practice Test

Windows Forms and Windows Forms Controls

Before You Begin

Lesson 1: Working with Windows Forms and Container Controls

Lesson 2: Configuring Controls in Windows Forms

Lesson 3: Using List-Display and Specialized Controls

Lesson 4: Using Tool Strips and Menus

Case Scenarios

Suggested Practices

Take a Practice Test

Working with User-Defined Controls

Before You Begin

Lesson 1: Creating Controls in Windows Forms

Lesson 2: Using Control Templates

Lesson 3: Creating Custom Controls in WPF

Case Scenarios

Suggested Practices

Take a Practice Test

Working with Data Binding

Before You Begin

Lesson 1: Configuring Data Binding

Lesson 2: Converting Data

Lesson 3: Validating Data and Configuring Change Notification

Case Scenarios

Suggested Practices

Take a Practice Test

Configuring Data Binding

Before You Begin

Lesson 1: Binding to Data Sources

Lesson 2: Manipulating and Displaying Data

Case Scenarios

Suggested Practices

Take a Practice Test

Working with Data Grids and Validating User Input

Before You Begin

Lesson 1: Implementing Data-bound Controls in Windows Forms

Lesson 2: Validating User Input

Case Scenario

Suggested Practices

Take a Practice Test

Enhancing Usability

Before You Begin

Lesson 1: Implementing Asynchronous Processing

Lesson 2: Implementing Globalization and Localization

Lesson 3: Integrating Windows Forms Controls and WPF Controls

Case Scenarios

Suggested Practices

Take a Practice Test

Advanced Topics

Before You Begin

Lesson 1: Working with Security

Lesson 2: Managing Settings

Lesson 3: Implementing Drag and Drop

Case Scenario

Suggested Practices

Take a Practice Test

Testing and Debugging WPF Applications

Before You Begin

Lesson 1: Testing the User Interface

Lesson 2: Debugging with Intellitrace and PresentationTraceSources

Case Scenario

Suggested Practices

Take a Practice Test

Deployment

Before You Begin

Lesson 1: Creating a Windows Setup Project

Lesson 2: Deploying Applications with ClickOnce

Case Scenarios

Suggested Practices

Take a Practice Test; Answers

Lesson Review Answers

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Case Scenario Answers

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About the Author

Systems Requirements

Hardware Requirements

Software Requirements

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