MOS Certification Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q.What processes are in place to ensure high-quality exam questions?
A. Microsoft Certification exams are developed and reviewed by a team of experts who have extensive experience using Microsoft applications in diverse business and educational settings. Every exam undergoes a pilot test and rigorous analysis before it is released. The purpose of this process is to eliminate exam questions that do not meet standards for technical accuracy, clarity, relevance, and fairness.

Q.What is the exam format?
A. Exams are primarily performance-based and conducted in a “live,” or simulated, environment. Exam candidates are asked to perform a series of tasks to clearly demonstrate their skills. For example, an Office Word 2007 exam might ask a user to balance newspaper column lengths or keep text together in columns.

Q.How long does a typical exam take?
A. A typical exam takes up to 90 minutes. Individual efforts are measured for both knowledge and efficiency.

Q.What kind of exam preparation is necessary?
A. You can prepare for exams on your own or find outside training for the practice, resources, and support needed. Each exam has a preparation guide that lists available resources.

Q.Are MOS exams available in different languages?
A. Yes, Microsoft offers localized exams for the MOS certification.

Q.Where can I find my exam results?
A. Exam results are displayed on your screen immediately after you complete an exam. Those who pass will receive (by mail) an official certificate within approximately two to three weeks.

Q.If I do not pass an exam, can I have a refund?
A. No, Microsoft does not offer refunds for exams you do not pass or exam appointments you miss.

MOS Certification: GMETRIX

GMETRIX learning resources are availble for Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) courses.

The access code is specific to the particular course you have registered for. By logging in to the e-learning site you will then have access to interactive resources to help you learn and understand the subject. The resources includes practice tests and electronic copies of the Microsoft Official Courseware books.

You should attempt the tests in both training and testing mode and it is recommended that you make full use of all of the available question pools. Keep attempting the tests until you are confident of your knowledge. I recommend that you do NOT just keep doing the practice tests as you may end up just remembering the particular questions and answers, I suggest that you use the tests to identify what areas you need to work on and as a guide to tailor your study.&nbsp The test are useful if you use them effectively and not just frequently to the point of over-familiarisation.

The course is designed to be self-paced so that you can study when it suits you. However, in order to keep track of progress we are limiting the availability of each course to a few months.

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