The Microsoft MTA Software Development Fundamentals exam is the official Microsoft test registered under exam code 98-361. Passing it earns you the MTA: Software Development Fundamentals certification, a credential at the Associate / Entry-level level. Microsoft exams are valued because they test job-ready skills, so a passing score here carries real weight on a resume.

The Microsoft MTA Software Development Fundamentals exam includes 40-60 questions to be completed within 45 minutes. Do the pacing math before exam day: with that many items on the clock, you need a steady rhythm and the discipline to flag a hard question and move on instead of stalling. Two or three full timed sessions with the PassTorrent test engine will show you exactly what that pace feels like, so time pressure stops being a factor on the real day.

To pass the Microsoft MTA Software Development Fundamentals exam you need 700 (scale 1-1000), and the official registration fee is USD 127 (region-dependent). A retake is not discounted: a failed attempt means paying the full USD 127 (region-dependent) again, so treat your first sitting as the expensive one. A sensible rule is to book your seat only after you are scoring comfortably above the passing mark on the PassTorrent practice tests, not just squeaking past it once.

No mandatory prerequisites; recommended basic knowledge of C# or Visual Basic .NET

Eligibility rules do change from time to time, so confirm the current requirements before you register on the official exam page.

Registration for the Microsoft MTA Software Development Fundamentals exam goes through the official channels below.

• Microsoft Learn Exam Page
• Certiport Registration

As for the delivery format, the exam is taken Online proctored or onsite testing center (Certiport).

Microsoft points candidates toward the following training options for Microsoft MTA Software Development Fundamentals.

• Microsoft Official Learning Paths

Course work builds the foundation; question practice makes it stick. The 389 practice questions in the PassTorrent 98-361 package let you rehearse each topic under exam-style pressure before the real thing.

Yes. PassTorrent offers a free PDF demo of the Microsoft MTA Software Development Fundamentals material so you can judge the question quality and format before spending anything. After purchase, your license includes 365 days of free updates, and if you want to keep receiving updates after that period, renewals are available at a 50% discount.

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The official Microsoft MTA Software Development Fundamentals syllabus is organized into 6 domains. Key areas include Understanding Web Applications (15-20%), Understanding Core Programming (15-20%), and Understanding Object-Oriented Programming (20-25%). The complete, up-to-date topic list appears in the exam topics section above; work through it line by line and flag anything you cannot yet explain in your own words.