EXAM PREP GUIDE Ace your preparation for the skills measured by MCPD Exam 70-548--and on the job. Work at your own pace through a series of lessons and reviews that fully cover each exam objective. Then, reinforce what you've learned by applying your knowledge to real-world case scenarios and labs. This official Microsoft study guide is designed to help you make the most of your study time. Maximize your performance on the exam by learning to: Build and validate a Windows client application prototype Create a consistent user interface using MDI, SDI, and control grouping Design, develop, and implement Windows client application components Develop mechanisms for data access, exception handing, event logging, and application feedback Define, assess, and implement a testing strategy Validate a deployment plan to determine readiness PRACTICE TESTS Assess your skills with practice tests on CD. You can work through hundreds of questions using multiple testing modes to meet your specific learning needs. You get detailed explanations for right and wrong answers--including a customized learning path that describes how and where to focus your studies. Your kit includes: Official self-paced study guide. Practice tests with multiple, customizable testing options and a learning plan based on your results. 400+ practice and review questions. Case scenarios and lab exercises. Microsoft Visual Basic and Visual C# code samples on CD. 90-day evaluation version of Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Professional Edition. Fully searchable eBook of this guide. For customers who purchase an ebook version of this title, instructions for downloading the CD files can be found in the ebook.