Frequently Asked Questions

 

How much is the exam fee?

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.

 

 

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