Outlook 2002 Core

MOUS Exam Objectives

Posted: February 21, 2002
 
Exam objectives are categories of examination tasks, identified by subject-matter experts, that certify an ability to productively use Microsoft Office programs. These categories are organized into skill sets representing the more basic functions of each Office program.

Exam objectives and skill sets for the Microsoft Outlook 2002 Core Exam are provided below to assist in your exam preparation. Training centers and courseware providers authorized by the Microsoft Office User Specialist (MOUS) program tailor their instruction to these criteria.

Creating and Viewing Messages

  • Display and print messages
  • Compose and send messages to corporate/workgroup and Internet addresses
  • Insert signatures and attachments
  • Customize views

Scheduling

  • Add appointments, meetings, and events to the Outlook calendar
  • Apply conditional formats to the Outlook calendar
  • Respond to meeting requests
  • Use categories to manage appointments
  • Print calendars

Managing Messages

  • Move messages between folders
  • Search for messages
  • Save messages in alternate file formats
  • Use categories to manage messages
  • Set message options

Creating and Managing Contacts

  • Create and edit contacts
  • Organize and sort contacts
  • Link contacts to activities and journal entries

Creating and Managing Tasks and Notes

  • Create and update tasks
  • Modify task organization and Task view
  • Accept, decline, or delegate tasks
  • Create and modify notes
  • Use categories to manage tasks and notes