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Microsoft’s MOS exam “Excel 2002 Core” yields the MOS (Microsoft Office Specialist) Core on Office XP track certification. It is designed for candidates who implement the advanced features of Microsoft Office applications, as well as integrate those applications with other software applications, as a part of their job function. Often, these candidates are called “power users.” There is no prerequisite for this exam.

This exam is easy and the cost for it varies but is generally around $60 USD. It may be taken from your nearest iQCenter.

MOS exams are performance based and rely on “live” or real Microsoft Office applications. Typically, MOS exams have a time limit of 45 to 60 minutes.

The topics covered by this exam include:

• Working with Cells and Cell Data
• Managing Workbooks
• Formatting and Printing Worksheets
• Modifying Workbooks
• Creating and Revising Formulas
• Creating and Modifying Graphics
• Workgroup Collaboration