The 70-462 exam is the official Microsoft exam behind Microsoft Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2012/2014 Databases — passing it earns you the MCSA: SQL Server 2012/2014 certification, a credential positioned at the Professional level. It is built for candidates who want to validate the skills measured by Microsoft Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2012/2014 Databases. Depending on your track, the exam is also linked to the MCSA: SQL Server 2012/2014, 70-461: Querying Microsoft SQL Server 2012/2014 and 70-463: Implementing a Data Warehouse with Microsoft SQL Server 2012/2014 certifications, so one pass can move you toward more than one Microsoft credential.

The 70-462 exam presents 40–60 questions to be completed within 120 minutes. That pace leaves little room for second-guessing: read each question carefully on the first pass, flag the ones you want to revisit, and keep moving instead of stalling on a single item. Before exam day, run at least one full timed session in the Actual4dump desktop or online test engine with a comparable question load — a steady rhythm under the clock is a trainable skill, and it is often what separates a pass from a near miss.

To pass the 70-462 exam you need 700 (on a scale of 1–1000), and the official registration fee is USD $165 (varies by country/region). Keep in mind that a failed attempt means paying that fee again in full — retakes are not discounted. Given the cost, self-test before you book: if you can score comfortably above the passing mark on two or three consecutive timed Actual4dump practice tests, your budget is far better spent on the exam itself than on a retake.

No formal prerequisites; recommended basic knowledge of SQL Server and T-SQL; part of MCSA: SQL Server 2012/2014 track requiring 70-461, 70-462, and 70-463 Because Microsoft revises its certification programs from time to time, treat this as a starting point rather than the final word. Confirm the current eligibility requirements on the official Microsoft exam page before you register.

Registration for the 70-462 exam is handled through the official channels below:

• Microsoft Exam Registration
• Pearson VUE

Delivery method: Proctored onsite at Pearson VUE test centers; online proctored exam available before retirement — pick the option that suits you best when booking your slot.

Microsoft points Microsoft Administering Microsoft SQL Server 2012/2014 Databases candidates toward the following official courses:

• Microsoft Official Course 20462B
• Microsoft Learn 70-462 Study Guide

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