MOS 2013 Exam Test Drive - Framework

MOS 2013 ExamTest DriveJune 2014

MOS 2013 Exam Format

MOS 2013 Exam FormatNew Project-Based Format with MOS 2013 No longer performing individualunrelated short tasks Now creating a single completedocument from a set of guidelinesWhy the Change? New format is designed to test acandidate’s ability to use an Officeapplication in a way that moreclosely aligns to a user’s every dayuse of the application. For Example: In the workplace, rarely are youasked to bold or highlight textYou may be asked to create adocument that meets certainstandards or guidelines

Sample QuestionSample from test prep. Not the actual exam.

Sneak Peek at Office 2013Become familiar with the new exam format before testing.Log in to Certiport; Hover over Certifications - click onMicrosoft Office Specialist - click on Office 2013 (green box)Scroll down to the bottom of thepage. Click on Office 2013 Demo

New Tiled Testing InterfaceOffice Application Window Displays the live MS Office 2013application during the exam. The application is fully functional.

New Tiled Testing InterfaceGuidelines Window Displays a checklist of theinstructions needed to completethe exam project. Can be referenced on-demand Can be resized or moved around

Sample of the Instructions

New Tiled Testing InterfaceReference Window Displays a picture of thecompleted exam project Can be referenced on-demand Can be resized or moved around

New Tiled Testing InterfaceResources Window Contains a list of resources liketext and images to be used tocomplete the exam project Can be referenced on-demand Can be resized or moved around

Helpful Testing Tips

Helpful Testing Tips Become familiar with the newexam format before testing Review the exam tutorial Take practice tests Don’t waste valuable testing timetrying to understand the formatRead the instructions carefully andonly do what the instructions askyou to doRefer to the References Windowwhen an instruction isn’t clear Seeing the finished project mayhelp you understand what theinstruction is saying

Helpful Testing Tips Complete each instruction usingthe simplest method you know Don’t waste time overthinking itYou are scored on the finishedproduct, not the method ofcompletion unless specifically statedDon’t enter bolded or underlinedtext unless the instructions tell youto Any text you are asked to enter willbe listed in the instructions asbolded and underlined to draw yourattention, but it is not asking you tobold and underline the text

Helpful Testing Tips Save your work often If your computer crashes the exam canonly be restarted from the most recentsave pointIf you mistakenly opened a newdocument to check if you are workingon the correct one, the documentshould be named (top of page)Use the “Reset” button with caution “Reset” button will reset the entireexam, forcing you to start from scratch(We have added a pop up if “reset” hasbeen clicked)Use the “Undo” feature in theapplication to reverse mistakes

GMetrix for MOS 2013

GMetrix ProjectIn trainingmodeunder thecorepracticetests youcan also askfor helpWhen youclick on theLight Bulbicon, it willdrop downstep by stepinstructions.

GMetrix Practice Tests for 2013 Similar to 2010, there are 2 or 3 core question pools. These arekey to ensure that the student understands the skill sets. Be surethey pass all cores with 85% or better.In addition, for 2013 there are 2 projects. We recommend usingone in training mode and one in testing mode.Word 20133 core question pools2 project based testsPowerPoint 20132 core question pools2 project based testsWord Expert 20132 expert question pools2 Part A project based tests2 Part B project based testsExcel 20133 core question pools2 project based testsAccess 20132 core question pools2 project based testsExcel Expert 20132 expert question pools1 Part A project based test1 Part B project based testOutlook 20132 core BETA question pools2 core BETA question pools

IT Academy & GMetrix Success Option: Give a pre-test (Core 3 or Core 2) through GMetrix. It may offer youguidance on the number of days/hours you may need to spend on the skill setsand the number of extra projects, e-learning or lesson plans you may need tointegrate into your course.If you are using MOAC as your main curriculum, it maps very nicely to GMetrix.Create custom exams in GMetrix so you can quiz your students after completingsome of the MOAC chaptersFor those that did not perform well, we suggest homework and/or mentorgroupsCreate ribbon activities – homework – it will HELP!Question ID#Theme SectionQuestion TasksQuestion ID#After completing Chapter 1 - 4Question Tasks477Applying Page Layout & Reusable Content2073Formatting ContentAPPLY BULLETS - CHANGE DOCUMENT STYLEAPPLY BULLETS TO A DOCUMENT471Formatting ContentAPPLY FONT - LEFT INDENT - SEARCH WORD2069Formatting ContentAPPLY INDENTATION AND TAB SETTINGS TO PARAGRAPHS2070Formatting ContentAPPLY SPACING SETTINGS TO TEXT AND PARAGRAPHS

Review Specific Areas: Mapping MatrixUse the matrix for guidance on areas of weakness.

Microsoft Office Specialist - click on Office 2013 (green box) Scroll down to the bottom of the page. Click on Office 2013 Demo. New Tiled Testing Interface Office Application Window Displays the live MS Office 2013 application during the exam. . Excel 2013 Access 2013 Excel Expert 2013