About This Exam
Microsoft Office Specialist: Word 2010 (Exam 77-881)
Certification Overview
The Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Word 2010 certification validates proficiency in using Microsoft Word 2010. This credential demonstrates that you have the skills needed to get the most out of Word 2010 in professional environments.
Target Audience
- Office administrators
- Business professionals
- Students
- Teachers
- Administrative assistants
- Anyone who needs to demonstrate Word proficiency
Exam Details
- Exam Number: 77-881
- Format: Performance-based exam with live Word 2010 application
- Time Allotted: 50 minutes
- Questions: 30-35 tasks
- Passing Score: 700 (on a scale of 1-1000)
- Languages Available: Multiple languages including English, Japanese, Spanish, etc.
Skills Measured
The exam measures your ability to perform the following tasks using Word 2010:
1. Sharing and Maintaining Documents (25-30%)
- Apply different views to documents
- Apply protection to documents
- Manage document versions
- Share documents
- Save documents in appropriate formats
- Print documents and envelopes
- Configure document properties
2. Formatting Content (25-30%)
- Apply font and paragraph attributes
- Navigate and search through documents
- Apply indentation and tab settings
- Apply spacing settings to text and paragraphs
- Create tables
- Manipulate tables in documents
- Apply bullets and numbering to lists
3. Applying Page Layout and Reusable Content (25-30%)
- Apply and manipulate page setup settings
- Apply themes
- Construct content using Quick Parts
- Create and manipulate page backgrounds
- Create and modify headers and footers
4. Including Illustrations and Graphics (20-25%)
- Insert and format pictures in a document
- Insert and format shapes, WordArt, and SmartArt
- Insert and format clip art
- Apply and manipulate text boxes
5. Proofreading Documents (5-10%)
- Validate content by using spelling and grammar checking options
- Configure AutoCorrect settings
- Insert and modify comments in a document
6. Applying References and Hyperlinks (5-10%)
- Apply a hyperlink
- Create endnotes and footnotes
- Create a table of contents
Preparation Resources
- Microsoft Official Practice Tests
- Microsoft Press training books
- Online training courses from Microsoft and third-party providers
- Hands-on practice with Word 2010
Benefits of Certification
- Validates your Word 2010 skills
- Enhances your resume and professional credibility
- Demonstrates your commitment to professional development
- May lead to increased job opportunities or advancement
- Provides a foundation for higher-level Microsoft certifications
Exam Registration
Available through authorized Certiport testing centers worldwide.
