Exam MB3-533:

GP 10.0 Human Resources With Payroll

Published:March 13, 2008
Language(s):English
Audience(s):Information Workers
Technology:Microsoft Dynamics GP 10.0
Type:Proctored Exam

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About this Exam
This certification exam measures your ability to understand how to set up and use the Microsoft Dynamics GP 10.0 Human Resources and Payroll modules effectively.
Time requirements and questions
  • 60 minutes to complete the exam
  • 50 questions, with a passing rate of 80 percent
  • Multiple choice and multiple answer questions
Audience Profile
Individuals who want to obtain a certification on Microsoft Dynamics GP 10.0 Human Resources and Payroll should take this exam.
Additional skills recommended:
  • General working knowledge of the Windows operating system, some knowledge of Payroll or Human Resources, and basic knowledge of accounting.
Credit Toward CertificationExam MB3-533: GP 10.0 Human Resources With Payroll: counts as credit toward the following certification(s):
Note This preparation guide is subject to change at any time without prior notice and at the sole discretion of Microsoft. Microsoft exams might include adaptive testing technology and simulation items. Microsoft does not identify the format in which exams are presented. Please use this preparation guide to prepare for the exam, regardless of its format.
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.
HR Setup (24 percent)
  • General Setups in Human Resources
  • Organizational Setups
  • Salary Matrix and Pay Steps
  • Benefit Setups and Payroll Integration
  • Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Payroll Setup and Utilities (24 percent)
  • General Setup
  • Setting Up Employees and Employee Classes
  • Setup of Related Records (Pay, Deductions, and Taxes, for example)
  • Payroll and HR Integration
  • Payroll Integration with Payables Management
  • Blended Overtime Rates
  • Payroll Utilities
Payroll Processing and Period/Year End (16 percent)
  • Transaction Entry
  • Check Processing
  • Manual and Voided Checks
  • Retroactive Pay and Payroll Gross Up
  • Period/Year End Functionality and Processes
Human Resources Employee Windows (20 percent)
  • Property and Orientation Windows
  • Skills Windows and Skills Query
  • Hire Function
  • Injury and Illness
  • Reviews and Unions
  • Deduction Direct Deposit
Applicant and Attendance (16 percent)
  • Attendance Setup
  • Attendance Processing and Transactions
  • Attendance and Payroll Integration
  • Setting Up Applicants
  • Hiring Applicants
  • Requisitions and Extra Fields
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.
Classroom Training
Microsoft E-Learning There is no Microsoft E-Learning training currently available.
Microsoft Press Books There are no Microsoft Press books currently available.
Practice Tests There are no practice tests currently available.
Microsoft Online Resources
  • Foundation and General Ledger training manuals and printable manuals found on the Help menu in the Microsoft Dynamics GP product.
  • MSDN: Designed as a reference for developers, the Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) features code samples, technical articles, newsgroups, chats, and more.
  • Training and certification newsgroups: There is a newsgroup for every Microsoft certification. By participating in the ongoing dialogue, you take advantage of a unique opportunity to exchange ideas with and ask questions of others, including more than 750 Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals (MVPs) worldwide.
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