The standard price of the Microsoft Office Specialist
2010 or 2007 examination is HK$560, while the price of the
2003 examination is HK$450.
What is the
time table of the examinations?
Microsoft Office Specialist examinations are computer-based
and therefore there is no fixed time table for the examinations.
Candidates are only required to register with an Authorized
Testing Centre on the desired date and time of the exam.
What is the
format of the exam?
Microsoft Office Specialist examinations are task-based.
Candidates are required to perform a number of tasks
on the application. The exams are NOT multiple choice
questions.
How do I register
for an exam?
Exams are available through Microsoft Office Specialist Authorized Testing Centres.
Please contact the ATCs for registration procedures.
How do
I prepare for the exam?
Microsoft Office Specialist examinations are not as
easy as it may seem. Candidates must have adequate preparation
before taking the exams. Training courses and the exam preparation software, Certiprep, are available
as aids for preparing the examinations.
Is the
certificate the same if I take it in Hong Kong
or elsewhere in the world?
The Microsoft Office Specialist Certificate is the
same regardless of where the exam is taken and the language
version of the exam.