Dynamics AX Certification

Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0 Development
Introduction Certification Exam (VUE Exam # AX 40-508,
Prometric Exam # MB6-508) Preparation Guide

Target Audience
Individuals wishing to obtain a certification on Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0 Development Introduction should take this exam.

Exam Specifics Skills Being Measured:
This certification exam measures your ability to understand and use the integrated development environment of Microsoft Dynamics AX, MorphX Development Suite. You will be tested in the AX Architecture, Data Dictionary, user interfaces and Report adjustments. You will also be measured in how to use X++, Classes, Control statements, Data Base access and Exception Handling.

Time Requirements and Questions:
90 minutes to complete the exam
75 questions with a passing rate of 70%
Multiple Choice and Multiple Answer questions

Registration:
Register for VUE Exam# AX 40-508 AX 4.0 Development Introduction Certification Exam at
Pearson VUE
Register for Prometric Exam# MB6-508 AX 4.0 Development Introduction Certification Exam
at Thompson Prometric

Exam Preparation Tools
In addition to your hands-on experience working with the product, we highly recommend using the
following tools and training to help you prepare for this exam:
Training Materials:
8623: Development I in Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0
8633: Development II in Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0
Instructor-Led Training (Please check with your region to verify instructor-led training
availability):
8623: Development I in Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0
8633: Development II in Microsoft Dynamics AX 4.0
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For instructor-led training in additional languages please visit Find Training and search for courses in
additional languages.

Additional Skills Recommended:
Experience in object oriented programming

Exam Topics
General Microsoft AX Architecture – 18%
Understanding of 3-tier Architecture
Understanding of AOS
Knowledge of Layer Technology and how to Work with Them
Understanding of Label System and Creating Label Files
Development Tools - 18%
General Knowledge of AOT
How to use Intellimorph
How to Import/Export Objects
Debugging Techniquest
Visio
Application Objects– 21%
Creating Data Dictionary Objects
Creating and Working with Forms
Setting Up Projects
Creating and Working with Reports
Creating and Working with Queries
Creating and Working with Menus and Menu Items
Utilizing the Security Structure
Utilizing the Configuration Structure
Table Collections and Virtual Companies
X++ Development – 27%
Data Manipulation/Accessing the Database
Working with Maps
Interacting with the User
Working with Data Models
Working with Class Models
AX-specific Select Techniquest
Best Practices – 16%
Using Naming Conventions
General X++ Coding Standards
Using Validation Techniques