ASP.NET Core and Entity Framework Practice Exam

ASP.NET Core and Entity Framework Practice Exam

ASP.NET Core and Entity Framework are tools used to build modern, high-performance web applications with a database backend. ASP.NET Core is a framework for creating web apps, APIs, and services that run across multiple platforms, while Entity Framework (EF) is an Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) tool that simplifies working with databases in .NET applications. Together, they allow developers to quickly create scalable, maintainable, and data-driven web solutions.

Learning ASP.NET Core and EF helps developers manage data efficiently, build robust web applications, and integrate front-end and back-end components seamlessly. This certification equips learners with practical skills to design web APIs, interact with databases, and implement best practices in web development using Microsoft’s modern technologies.

Who should take the Exam?

This exam is ideal for:

• Web Developers 
• Backend Developers 
• Full-Stack Developers 
• Software Engineers 
• IT Professionals & Students 

Skills Required

• C# programming.
• HTML, CSS, JavaScript.
• Databases and SQL queries.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• RESTful APIs and web services.

Knowledge Gained

• Developing web applications using ASP.NET Core.
• Implementing database operations with Entity Framework.
• Creating RESTful APIs and web services.
• Handling CRUD operations efficiently.
• Applying best practices in web app design and database integration.
• Securing applications and managing user authentication/authorization.

Course Outline

The ASP.NET Core and Entity Framework Exam covers the following topics - 

1. Introduction to ASP.NET Core

• Overview of ASP.NET Core
• Advantages and features
• Cross-platform capabilities

2. C# Refresher for ASP.NET Core

• Basics of C# programming
• Object-oriented concepts
• Data types and control structures

3. Entity Framework Fundamentals

• Introduction to ORM
• Code-first vs database-first approach
• DbContext and DbSet

4. Building Web APIs

• Understanding RESTful services
• Creating controllers and endpoints
• Routing and HTTP methods

5. CRUD Operations with EF Core

• Creating, reading, updating, and deleting records
• Querying data with LINQ
• Handling relationships between entities

6. Database Migrations and Management

• Adding and updating database schemas
• Managing migrations in EF Core
• Seeding initial data

7. Dependency Injection and Middleware

• Setting up DI in ASP.NET Core
• Understanding middleware pipeline
• Custom middleware creation

8. Authentication and Authorization

• Identity framework overview
• Role-based access control
• Securing APIs and endpoints

9. Error Handling and Logging

• Exception handling techniques
• Logging frameworks and best practices
• Debugging and monitoring

10. Advanced EF Core Features

• Eager, lazy, and explicit loading
• Transactions and concurrency handling
• Performance optimization techniques

11. Deployment and Best Practices

• Hosting ASP.NET Core apps
• Connecting to cloud databases
• Code organization and maintainability