MB-500 Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations Developer Practice Test
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Microsoft Dynamics 365 developer certification covering X++ programming, application development, data modeling, and integration with Dynamics 365 F&O. Administered by Microsoft as a linear format exam. Key domains include Develop and test code, Design and develop AOT elements, Integrate and manage data solutions and Implement reporting.
Sample Questions
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A developer selects an element in Application Explorer and wants to see which actions can be performed on it. What should the developer do after selecting the element?
A retailer wants to bring together orders captured across its web store, marketplace channels, and POS systems so they can be handled in one coordinated place. Which Intelligent Order Management capability should the retailer rely on to achieve this?
A developer opens the target fields form for a data entity whose own configuration key is disabled. What does the form display?
A solution architect is describing the role each component plays in a Dynamics 365 implementation. When describing Microsoft Dataverse, which capability should the architect highlight?
A developer is migrating an application to Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations and needs to begin validating some components while the porting effort is still in progress. In what situation is it acceptable to suppress parts of the X++ code from testing?
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In the real world, organizations rely on Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations to run mission-critical financial, supply chain, and manufacturing processes. A developer's ability to correctly extend and integrate this platform directly impacts system stability, data integrity, and business agility. Proper development practices prevent costly production issues, ensure seamless upgrades, and enable the organization to adapt the system to evolving business needs without compromising security or performance. This certification signifies a developer's commitment to these professional standards, making them a trusted asset for implementation projects.
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01Develop and test code
Topics
- Develop X++ code
Learning objectives
- Develop X++ code: Implement common structured programming constructs of X++; Create, read, update, and delete (CRUD) data; Implement global functions in X++; Resolve best practice warnings; Develop object-oriented code; Implement variable scoping; Implement inheritance and abstraction concept; Implement query objects and the QueryBuilder class; Implement attribute classes; Implement Chain of Command (CoC); Assess the extensibility of code and avoid breaking changes; Implement event handler classes and delegates; Implement finance and operations app framework functionality; Implement the SysOperation framework; Implement the workflow framework; Implement the SysExtensionSerializer framework; Perform testing; Create unit tests by using the SysTest framework and Task recorder; Run unit tests in Test Explorer
02Design and develop AOT elements
Topics
- Create and extend UI elements
- Create and extend the data model
- Create classes and extend AOT elements
Learning objectives
- Create and extend UI elements: Create and extend forms; Create and extend menus and menu items; Create and use label files
- Create and extend the data model: Create and extend tables; Create and extend views, queries, and maps; Create and extend data entities
- Create classes and extend AOT elements: Create and extend classes; Add event handler methods to a class; Add attributes or modifiers to a class
03Integrate and manage data solutions
Topics
- Evaluate data integration patterns and scenarios
Learning objectives
- Evaluate data integration patterns and scenarios: Contrast data integration patterns; Select an appropriate data integration API; Differentiate between synchronous and asynchronous patterns; Implement data integration concepts and solutions; Consume external web services by using RESTful APIs and Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP); Implement Electronic reporting integrations; Implement custom services; Implement Batch OData API; Implement data management; Import and export data using entities between finance and operations apps and other systems; Import and export data using composite and aggregate data entities; Monitor the status and availability of entities; Enable change tracking for entities; Set up a data project, including entity sequencing and recurring data jobs; Generate and modify field mapping between source, staging, and target; Integrate with Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft 365, and Azure; Integrate Microsoft Dataverse with finance and operations apps by using dual-write; Integrate Microsoft Dataverse with finance and operations apps by using virtual entities; Integrate Power Platform with finance and operations apps; Integrate finance and operations apps with Microsoft Excel by using OData; Implement business events; Implement Azure Key Vault
04Implement reporting
Topics
- Select reporting tools in finance and operations apps
Learning objectives
- Select reporting tools in finance and operations apps: Create and modify report data sources and supporting classes; Implement reporting security requirements; Differentiate among reporting datastores; Design, create, and revise Dynamics 365 reports; Determine when to use a specific reporting tool or platform; Create, modify, and deploy reports in finance and operations apps by using SSRS; Create and modify finance and operations apps reports by using Power BI; Create and modify finance and operations apps reports by using Microsoft Excel; Create and modify finance and operations apps reports by using Electronic reporting; Design, create, and revise Dynamics 365 workspaces; Design and implement key performance indicators (KPIs); Create drill-through workspace elements; Implement Power BI visualizations
05Implement security and optimize performance
Topics
- Implement security policies and requirements
- Apply fundamental performance optimization techniques
Learning objectives
- Implement security policies and requirements: Create and extend duties and roles; Create privileges and add permissions; Enforce security policies; Implement Extensible Data Security (XDS) policies
- Apply fundamental performance optimization techniques: Apply caching mechanisms for tables and forms; Implement global cache and singleton; Create and modify temporary tables for optimization purposes; Assess when to use set-based queries or row-based queries; Modify queries to optimize performance; Modify variable scope to optimize performance; Analyze and optimize concurrency; Optimize performance; Capture traces, and analyze traces by using Trace Parser; Optimize performance for data entities, data source queries, batch processes, and reports; Implement Async and Sandbox frameworks; Create and modify indexes for tables and views
06Apply developer tools
Topics
- Customize finance and operations apps by using Visual Studio
Learning objectives
- Customize finance and operations apps by using Visual Studio: Create and manage extension models; Manage metadata by using Application Explorer; Synchronize data dictionary changes with the application database; Create elements by using element designers; Perform debugging activities; Manage source code and artifacts by using Microsoft Azure DevOps version control; Create, check out, review, and check in code; Maintain project artifacts; Branch and merge code; Compare code and resolve version conflicts; Choose a version control system; Implement continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD)
07Plan the architecture and solution design
Topics
- Plan for the major components of finance and operations apps
Learning objectives
- Plan for the major components of finance and operations apps: Differentiate between the cloud and on-premises versions of finance and operations apps; Extend the functionality of finance and operations apps into the Microsoft ecosystem; Implement application lifecycle management (ALM); Manage environments by using Lifecycle Services tools and components; Research and resolve issues by using Issue Search; Perform activities that require asset libraries; Manage package deployments between environments; Manage Unified Developer Experience (UDE) developer environments in Power Platform admin center; Manage environments by using the Implementation portal