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EXCEL EXAM OBJECTIVES:

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Exam objectives are categories of examination tasks, identified by subject-matter experts, that certify an ability to productively use Microsoft Office applications. These categories are organized into skill sets representing the more basic functions of each Office application.

Exam objectives and skill sets for the Microsoft Excel 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.

Working with Cells and Cell Data

Insert, delete and move cells
Enter and edit cell data including text, numbers, and formulas
Check spelling
Find and replace cell data and formats
Work with a subset of data by filtering lists

Managing Workbooks

Manage workbook files and folders
Create workbooks using templates
Save workbooks using different names and file formats

Formatting and Printing Worksheets

Apply and modify cell formats
Modify row and column settings
Modify row and column formats
Apply styles
Use automated tools to format worksheets
Modify Page Setup options for worksheets
Preview and print worksheets and workbooks

Modifying Workbooks

Insert and delete worksheets
Modify worksheet names and positions
Use 3-D references

Creating and Revising Formulas

Create and revise formulas
Use statistical, date and time, financial, and logical functions in formulas

Creating and Modifying Graphics

Create, modify, position, and print charts
Create, modify, and position graphics

Workgroup Collaboration

Convert worksheets into Web pages
Create hyperlinks
View and edit comments