The Microsoft UPGRADE:MCSD MS.NET Skills exam contains Approximately 55 to complete within 90 minutes. Timed simulation in the Lead2Passed Desktop Test Engine teaches that rhythm before exam day does.

Must hold valid MCSD .NET certification; recommended 2+ years of .NET development experience Since requirements change over time, confirm the latest on the official Microsoft exam page before scheduling.

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Microsoft recommends these training resources for the Microsoft UPGRADE:MCSD MS.NET Skills exam:

• Microsoft Official Course 2546: Upgrading Your Skills to MCPD Enterprise Application Developer

Follow the training with steady self-testing — the 174 practice questions from Lead2Passed help you apply theory and fill any gaps the training leaves.

The Microsoft UPGRADE:MCSD MS.NET Skills exam requires 700 out of 1000 to pass, and registration costs USD 125. A failed attempt means paying the same fee again — a readiness check with the Lead2Passed engines before booking is the cheaper option.

The official Microsoft UPGRADE:MCSD MS.NET Skills outline defines 5 domains. The leading three are Implementing Service-Oriented Architecture Applications (10-15%), Consuming and Manipulating Data (20-25%), and Debugging and Securing Applications (15-20%). The full list is in the topics section above, and Lead2Passed's 174 practice questions cover each one.

Onsite at Prometric testing centers; retired, no longer available for new registration Register for the Microsoft UPGRADE:MCSD MS.NET Skills exam through these official channels:

• Prometric (historical)
• Microsoft Retired Exams

After booking, Lead2Passed delivers your practice questions within 1 minute — preparation starts the same day.

The 070-553 exam is a Microsoft certification exam validating the Microsoft UPGRADE:MCSD MS.NET Skills syllabus shown above. It belongs to these credential paths: MCSD .NET, MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Windows Applications, MCTS: .NET Framework 2.0 Web Applications. Candidates in 2026 prepare for it with Lead2Passed's 174 practice questions, available as a printable PDF, a Windows Desktop Test Engine, and an Online Test Engine — three versions of the same materials.

Three versions of the same study materials: a printable, expert-prepared PDF with free demo download and instant access; a Desktop Test Engine for Windows that simulates the real exam with two practice modes and works offline; and an Online Test Engine for any browser on Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS with test history and performance review. Unsure which suits you? Apply for the free demos and compare — the 174 practice questions are identical across versions, so the only question is preference. Every purchase includes 365 days of free updates, a 50% renewal discount afterward, and unlimited computer installations.