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Microsoft 074-353 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Tiles and Notifications | 10-15% | - Tile notifications and badges - Tile concepts |
| Topic 2: Layout and UI Elements | 20-25% | - Panning concepts - Content vs chrome - Built-in UI elements - Grid systems - App bar design - Typography and branding |
| Topic 3: Navigation | 5-10% | - Hierarchical navigation design - Flat navigation design - Navigation patterns in Windows |
| Topic 4: Principles of Windows Design | 5-10% | - Windows design language - User flows and feature definition |
| Topic 5: Snapping and Scaling | 10-15% | - Snapped state design - Multi-resolution and screen size adaptation - Portrait view design |
| Topic 6: Charms, Contracts and Extensions | 10-15% | - File Picker integration - Settings, search, share contracts |
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The 074-353 exam is a Microsoft certification exam validating the Microsoft Windows UX Design syllabus shown above. It belongs to these credential paths: Microsoft Certified Specialist: Windows UX Design. Candidates in 2026 prepare for it with Real4Prep's 102 practice questions, available as a printable PDF, a Windows Desktop Test Engine, and an Online Test Engine — three versions of the same materials.
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The official Microsoft Windows UX Design outline defines 6 domains. The leading three are Layout and UI Elements (20-25%), Snapping and Scaling (10-15%), and Navigation (5-10%). The full list is in the topics section above, and Real4Prep's 102 practice questions cover each one.
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No strict prerequisite stated; typically Microsoft Visual Studio 2012 ecosystem familiarity recommended. Since requirements change over time, confirm the latest on the official Microsoft exam page before scheduling.
Microsoft Windows UX Design Sample Questions:
What is the recommended font size for sub-headers?
- A. 11 points
- B. 20 points
- C. 9 points
- D. 42 points
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
Which gesture reveals the app bar?
- A. pinch
- B. swipe from the left edge of the screen
- C. swipe from the top or bottom edge of the screen
- D. press and hold
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
If tapping an item navigates to that item, which gesture would you use by default to allow users to select the item?
- A. double-tap
- B. cross-swipe
- C. circle
- D. press and hold
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
You are designing a file picker page for an application. The top and bottom areas of the page are controlled by Windows. You need to place a Refresh command on the page. Where should you place the command?
- A. At the bottom of the file picker content area (above the area controlled by Windows).
- B. On a flyout menu.
- C. At the top of the file picker content area (below the area controlled by Windows).
- D. On the file picker page app bar.
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
Which of the following statements about designing for Portrait mode is true?
- A. Applications that scroll horizontally in Landscape mode should scroll vertically in Portrait mode.
- B. Layout and interaction in Portrait mode should be consistent with the snapped view.
- C. Layout and interaction in Portrait mode should be consistent with Landscape mode.
- D. All applications must support Portrait mode.
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
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