New Exam Question Types and Testlet Exam Format Introduced
Frequently Asked Questions and Demos
Updated: August 30, 2007
Recently, Microsoft introduced new exam question types and an updated version of the testlet exam format in some Microsoft Certification exams. These question types presented a more realistic visual representation of the tasks that may be performed on the job.
The frequently asked questions (FAQs) and downloadable demos on this page are intended to help you become familiar with the new exam question types. Please note that the demos may not be technically accurate and should not be used as practice tests.
New exam question types
Demo: All new exam question types.
| • | Hot area questions
This kind of question asks you to indicate the correct answer by selecting one or more elements within a graphic. |
| • | Active screen questions
This kind of question asks you to configure a dialog box by changing one or more elements. |
| • | Drag-and-drop questions
This kind of question asks you to drag source objects to appropriate targets within a work area. |
| • | Build list and reorder questions
This kind of question asks you to indicate the correct answer by building an answer list. In a build list and reorder question, you need to build a list by dragging the appropriate source objects to the answer list and then placing them in the correct order based on criteria defined in the question. |
| • | Create a tree questions
This kind of question asks you to create a tree structure. You indicate the correct answer by dragging source nodes to the correct locations in the answer tree. Nodes consist of text and a small icon. |
| • | Testlet exam format
The MCP program has developed types of questions for Microsoft Certification exams that are very different from other exam formats currently being used. We strongly urge MCP candidates to download the demo and try the testlet exam format to become familiar with this new exam format. |
| • | Windows 2000 simulation questions
This kind of question asks you to indicate the correct answer by performing specific tasks such as configuring and installing network adapters or drivers, configuring and controlling access to files, and managing hardware devices. Many of the tasks that systems administrators and systems engineers perform can be presented more accurately in simulations than in most traditional exam question types. |
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