This certification exam was developed based on a product task analysis that defined the skills required to use Microsoft Word to create, edit, format, print, and collaboratively revise multi-section business documents containing visual elements; perform mail merges using different data sources; and create and apply document templates at a minimally competent level for a specialist-level user. This exam consists of 20 performance-based, multiple-task exam items. Examinees are given 50 minutes to complete the exam, which is delivered using the live Microsoft Word application.
Approximate percentage of examination by content area:23.4% Creating Content: Create and format documents; lay out documents; make documents and content easier to find; personalize Word.23.4% Formatting Content: Format text and paragraphs; manipulate text; Control pagination.10.6% Working with Visual Content: Insert illustrations; format illustrations; format text graphically; insert and modify text boxes.19.2% Organizing Content: Structure content by using QuickParts; use tables and lists to organize content; modify tables; insert and format references and captions; merge documents and data sources.12.8% Reviewing Documents: Navigate documents; compare and merge document versions; manage Track Changes; insert, modify, and delete comments.10.6% Sharing and Securing Content: Prepare documents for sharing; control document access; attach digital signatures.