Microsoft Office Expert Specialist - verifies your ability to perform advanced functions in any of the Microsoft Office family of products. Exams are not multiple-choice tests, nor do they require that a user rely on strict memorization. Instead, each exam is conducted within the Office product itself. Using an actual document, test candidates are asked to perform a series of tasks that clearly demonstrate their skills. For example, a Microsoft Word Expert Specialist test might ask a user to balance newspaper column lengths or keep text together in columns.
All exams take one hour or less.
Some exams take only 30 minutes. Test candidates are measured on the amount of time used to demonstrate their skills. Although test candidates may prepare on their own to become a user Specialist, outside training helps ensure that they get the support, resources and hands-on practice they need to become a Proficient or Expert Specialist. Test results are displayed as soon as the test is completed. If candidates don't pass, they are advised of the areas where they should focus more attention.