1. Skill Based Assessment - Entity Framework -
Orientation Deck

2. What is Entity Framework Skill Based Assessment?
“Certifies the Programming Skills
of associates in the Skill,
Entity Framework”
Entity Framework

3. Entity Framework Assessment Model
In this Skill Based assessment, associate will be provided with a case study for problem solving using Entity Framework and a database skill.
Note:
The Total assessment duration is 3 hours
Assessment will have few MCQ questions along with the case study.

4. Know about your Assessment Environment
You can take your assessments from the desk.
Once you have enrolled for the assessment, you will receive a venue mailer that will have the necessary details you need to begin the assessment (Details like: Login URL, Credentials and a detailed Exam Guidelines document).
Please login ONLY through the Virtual Environment to take up the assessment as given in the Exam Guidelines document.

5. Entity Framework Technical Scope
The technical scope is attached below
Note: The assessment will be based only on the features listed in the attached sheet.

6. Entity Framework Version and Software Details
Entity Framework Version in which your are assessed
Entity Framework 6.1.3
Software which will provided in the assessment for working with the case study
Visual Studio 2015
Microsoft SQL Server 2012
Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Management Studio

7. Entity Framework Sample Case Study
Sample Case Study is attached below
Note: Assessment will more requirement than the sample attached.

8. Do’s for Entity Framework Assessment
Download the zip file from hands-on page.
Extract and save it in Desktop - Dotnetcaassessment folder
Run the given scripts in Management studio
Opening the .sln file without extracting the zip file will not load the class files correctly
You can add any private methods as necessary in the same class files provided.
Ensure that your program works fine for the sample input data provided along with the case study requirement document.
Ensure you test your program with various functional, implicit and negative test scenarios
Complete the requirement and zip the entire solution file
The requirement should be implemented based on the design consideration specified. Otherwise candidates will not be awarded marks.
Upload the implemented code in a zip file and submit within 4 hours from the time of commencement of the assessment.
If you could not solve one problem, proceed to the next problem.

9. Don’ts for Entity Framework Assessment
Don’t’ change the method signature in the solution template provided. Do not change
Class Name
Method Name
Access Specifier of the method
Data types and name of input/output variables.
Don’t throw any other Exceptions from method (Other than what is already provided).
Don’t change the namespace declaration. (Zip the entire template folder along with the .sln file and class files and upload it to the assessment server)
Do not hard code the input parameters inside the program. Use the existing variable names to get the input parameters
Do not forget to zip all the .sql files with your associate ID.
Do not forget to upload all the relevant source files in a zip file to Assessment Server
Do not log off the machines while the assessment is in progress

10. How to take Entity Framework Assessment
Login to the Virtual Machine , open the assessment link. You will be presented with one Entity Framework case study.
Download the case study and other documents from the provided URL.
Extract the files, read the use case document, open the .sln file available inside the case study template folder, develop the solution on top the solution file template.
After completing the solution, zip the entire template folder along with the .sln file and class files and upload using the File Upload option available at the end of the same page where the case study was downloaded.

11. Entity Framework Instructions
Instruction Document for Entity Framework Assessment is attached below
Note:
Upload the solution file before you submit the assessment.
Follow the naming conventions given in the case study.

12. Enabling yourself for the Assessments
For each Assessment we have an Enablement Program associated with it.
Enablement Programs are available in the ‘Learn and Develop’ section of the RDP App. Enroll for the Enablement Program from the RDP.

13. Enablement Program for Entity Framework
Enablement Program Code For Entity Framework
Refer the document in the below link to know about the practice case study. The practice case study will serve as a mock before you actually attempt the assessment.
Assessment Code
Associated Program Code
Program Name
LAB_ATKNT041
PS0181
Entity Framework - Enablement
LAB_ATKNT046
PS1076
Entity Framework - Certification Enablement

14. Entity Framework Assessment Observations
Few of the common mistakes done by associates which can result in the assessment moving to a not completed status
File Format mismatch in the expected code and the code uploaded.
Code upload post expiry of time allotted
Changing the skeletal code ( as applicable)
Compilation errors
Skeletal code uploaded as solution file by mistake

15. How to crack Case Study?
Read the requirement/case study document carefully. Follow the design considerations provided in the requirement/case study document
Ensure you test your program with various functional, implicit and negative test scenarios.
Do not submit the solution files with compilation errors*.
* Note that once you log off, the code in the assessment environment (VDI/VM) will be refreshed/cleaned and cannot be retrieved back so take care!