Exam 77-891:

Office 365

Published:August 30, 2012
Language(s):English
Audience(s):Information Workers
Technology:Microsoft Office 365
Type:Proctored Exam

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Audience Profile
This exam validates the skills students, office workers or instructors need to navigate Office 365 at the feature and functionality level. The Office 365 User should be able to navigate Office 365 software at the feature and functionality level, including: Outlook Web App (OWA), Lync collaboration functionality, SharePoint online, and Office web apps.

They should be familiar with and know how to use at least 80% of the features and capabilities of Office 365, including but not limited to: Simultaneously edit documents with colleagues, Conduct online meetings with colleagues, partners, and customers, including audio, video, and screen sharing; Share calendar with colleagues, partners, and customers; and Manage and share documents, task lists, and schedules to keep workgroups in sync using My Sites and TeamSites.
Credit Toward CertificationWhen you pass Exam 77-891: Office 365, you complete the requirements for the following certification(s):
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS): Microsoft Office 365
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Skills Being MeasuredThis exam measures your ability to accomplish the technical tasks listed below.The percentages indicate the relative weight of each major topic area on the exam.The higher the percentage, the more questions you are likely to see on that content area on the exam.

The information after “This objective may include but is not limited to” is intended to further define or scope the objective by describing the types of skills and topics that may be tested for the objective. However, it is not an exhaustive list of skills and topics that could be included on the exam for a given skill area. You may be tested on other skills and topics related to the objective that are not explicitly listed here.
Navigate Office 365
  • Navigate Office 365 Features
    • This objective may include, but is not limited to, the following topics: Authentication, Home Page, Outlook Web App (OWA), Team Site, My Profile, Use Help and Support
  • Navigate in Applications
    • This objective may include, but is not limited to, the following topics: Outlook Navigation Pane, Team view (SharePoint)
Communicate by using Office 365 Outlook Web Application
  • Manage E-mail
    • This objective may include, but is not limited to, the following topics: Creating and Sending Reviewing and Replying, Searching and Filtering, Working with Attachments, Managing Rules
  • Organize Calendars
    • This objective may include, but is not limited to, the following topics: Appointment, Meeting Request, Scheduling Assistant, Share and Share Permissions, Publish, Add Calendars, Categories, Flags and Reminders, Calendar Views
  • Manage Contacts
    • This objective may include, but is not limited to, the following topics: Add, Edit, Delete, Forward Contact Information, Create Group/Distribution List, Import Contacts, Search Contacts
  • Manage Tasks
    • This objective may include, but is not limited to, the following topics: Create, Update, Complete
  • Configure Outlook Web Application Options
    • This objective may include, but is not limited to, the following topics: Organize e-mail, Groups, Settings, Phone (sync with phone), Block or Allow
Collaborate by Using Lync Online
  • Configure Lync Options
    • This objective may include, but is not limited to, the following topics: General, Personal, Status, My picture, Phones, Alerts, Ring tones and Sounds, Audio device, Video device, File saving
  • Employ Collaboration Tools and Techniques
    • This objective may include, but is not limited to, the following topics: Group Conversations, Web Conferences, Instant Messaging, Audio Conferencing, Bideo Conferencing
  • Manage Lync Contacts
    • This objective may include, but is not limited to, the following topics: Groups, Relationships, Status, Activity Feeds, Conversations
  • Use Lync Tools
    • This objective may include, but is not limited to, the following topics: Recording manager, Always on top option, Take Notes in OneNote, Change Conversation Subject, Lync Attendant
Manage Sites in SharePoint Online
  • Search for Site Content
    • This objective may include, but is not limited to, the following topics: Search Scopes, Advanced Search, Search Results
  • Manage Sites
    • This objective may include, but is not limited to, the following topics: Tags, My Sites, Site Management, Site settings
  • Manage Site Content
    • This objective may include, but is not limited to, the following topics: Libraries, page, Lists
Preparation Tools and ResourcesTo help you prepare for this exam, Microsoft Learning recommends that you have hands-on experience with the product and that you use the following training resources. These training resources do not necessarily cover all of the topics listed in the "Skills Measured" tab.
Learning Plans and Classroom Training There is no classroom training currently available.
Microsoft E-Learning
  • 10929AE: Sharing and Working with Teams Using Microsoft Office 365 (1 Hours)
  • 10918AE: Communicating and Collaborating with Microsoft Office 365 (1 Hours)
Microsoft Press Books There are no Microsoft Press books currently available.
Practice Tests There are no practice tests currently available.
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