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Microsoft’s MOS exam “Outlook 2000 Core” yields the MOS (Microsoft Office Specialist) Core on Office 2000 track certification and is also a core requirement for the MOS Master on Office 2000 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:

• Using Outlook 2000 to Communicate
• Using Outlook 2000 to Manage Messages
• Using the Outlook 2000 Calendar
• Navigating and Using Outlook 2000 Effectively
• Using Contacts
• Using Tasks
• Integrating Office Applications with Outlook 2000 Components
• Using Notes