This certification exam was developed based on a product task analysis that defined the skills required to use Microsoft Word 2007 to share and maintain documents; format content; track and reference documents; perform mail merge operations; and to manage macros and forms at a minimally competent level for an expert-level user. This exam consists of 35 performance-based, single and 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:15% Creating and modifying advanced document types: Create a mail merge document; Create and manage master documents; Create forms.10% Customizing Word 2007: Customize the Quick Access toolbar; Change default save options; Assign keyboard shortcuts; Manage building blocks.14% Managing styles and templates: Manage styles; Manage style sets; Manage multilevel lists; Manage templates 14% Managing data objects and automation: Manage objects; Manage XML; Record and edit a macro; Manage an existing macro.14% Managing fields and references: Create a custom TOC; Insert cross-references within a document; Manage fields; Create object captioning.18% Managing content: Manage visual content; Manage table properties; Apply paste options; Find and replace content.16% Managing documents: Embed fonts; Apply variable formatting by using sections; Restrict formatting and editing; Recover documents; Combine multiple documents.