This certification exam was developed based on a product task analysis that defined the skills required to use Microsoft PowerPoint to create presentations using automated tools; modify slides, slide masters, and presentations; and print and deliver presentations in various formats 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 PowerPoint application.
Approximate percentage of examination by content area:18.8% Creating and Formatting Presentations: Create new presentations; Customize slide masters; Add elements to slide masters; Create and change presentation elements; Arrange slides.32.8% Creating and Formatting Slide Content: Insert and format text boxes; Manipulate text; Add and link existing content to presentations; Apply, customize, modify, and remove animations.29.6% Working with Visual Content: Create SmartArt diagrams; Modify SmartArt diagrams; Insert illustrations and shapes; Modify illustrations; Arrange illustrations and other content; Insert and modify charts; Insert and modify tables.18.8% Collaborating on and Delivering Presentations: Review presentations; Protect presentations; Secure and share presentations; Prepare printed material; Prepare for and rehearse presentation delivery.