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Prentice Hall MOUS Test Preparation Guide for Access 2000 and CD Package
Sue Wise
Jack Stapleton
Colene L. Coldwell

ISBN-10: 0130595403
ISBN-13: 9780130595409

Publisher: Prentice Hall
Copyright: 2001
Format: Paper Package; 375 pp
Status: Out of Print

Suggested retail price: $50.00
This item is out of print and is no longer available for purchase.



For courses in Access for Windows and supplemental materials for Introduction to Computers courses.

Based on the actual MOUS exams, the streamlined PH MOUS Test Prep Guide text/software packages coach students through successful completion of the MOUS certification exams—from Core to Expert skill levels. Dynamically interactive—enhanced by the unparalleled MOUS PinPoint 2000 software—the series takes students step-by-step to guaranteed success. Each chapter focuses on specific learning objectives (based on the Core and Expert MOUS objectives), discusses specific skills necessary to complete the MOUS certification exam, and walks students through condensed step-by-step mini-tutorials for a specific skill set. Students then use the interactive program on the student MOUS PinPoint interactive CD-ROM (included in every copy of the text) to see the material demonstrated, to complete in-text projects, and to practice for the MOUS exams.

  • Microsoft Certified—All PH MOUS Test Preparation Guides are certified to the Expert level by Microsoft as approved courseware for the MOUS Program.

    • Provides students with the software skills necessary to help them compete in today's job market. Ex.___

  • A dynamic Text/Software combination—The PH MOUS Test Preparation Guides work hand-in-hand with the MOUS PinPoint software.

    • Captures and holds the interest of today's hands-on, multi-media-savvy students. Ex.___

  • MORE than a test-prep guide—The texts provide helpful step-by-step instructions on how to incorporate the skills into personal and professional situations, such as letters, resumes, reports and other common documents.

    • Ensures that students can easily and confidently transfer their newly learned skills into real-world applications. Ex.___

  • Coverage of both the Core and Expert exams.

    • Provides single-source resources to help students work through material at their own pace, and to move on to more advanced material if desired, when they are ready. Ex.___

THE TEXTS
  • MOUS Exam Chapter Objectives—Listed at the beginning of each chapter and highlighted with icons throughout the text. The objectives correlate to both Core and Expert MOUS Exam questions.
  • WHAT, WHY, HOW—Chapter-by-chapter boxes offer brief but clear explanations of important concepts. Numerous screenshots and captions help students grasp material at a glance.
  • Condensed Procedures—This step-by-step coaching method outlines the procedures that students will encounter. Students are then directed to use the accompanying MOUS PinPoint software to complete the tutorials.
  • Tips from a Pro—Features tips, time-saver hints, memory devices, and advice on using the software to its best advantage. Enables students to see how the skills they have just learned are applied by experts in a professional way.
  • Thought Questions—Offers scenarios in which students can apply concepts to real life situations.
  • Hands-on Skill-based Exercises—At the end of each chapter. These exercises reinforce skills and offer hands-on training by asking students to practice exercises in the text that correspond with exercises on the MOUS PinPoint software.
  • End-of-Chapter Projects—Takes the skill-based exercises a step further by requiring students to apply skills in order to perform work.
MOUS PINPOINT SOFTWARE
  • MOUS PinPoint Interactive CD-ROM—Provides a computer-based learning and self-assessment tool that helps students complete the in-text projects and practice for the both Core and Expert level MOUS exams while running on the live application.

    • Practically guarantees a passing grade on the MOUS certification exam! Ex.___

Software Features:
  • “The Trainer”—Asks students to perform specific tasks.
  • “Show Me” demonstrations—For the specific Skill Set covered in the task. Can be used when students need help.
  • Immediate feedback—Given upon completion of each task.
  • Evaluation—Features the same tasks given in “The Trainer” but without the “Show Me” or feedback options. Students are given a report of their overall performance upon completion of the evaluation, and directed back to “The Trainer” to review the tasks that were not performed correctly.
  • Project Review tests—With “Show Me” training for each Microsoft MOUS Exam Skill Set covered within the Project.
  • A capstone practice test—Mirrors the actual MOUS certification examinations and real-life testing conditions.
  • More than 100 questions for each application.
  • A complete Gradebook program—For student progress in both tutorial and testing modes.
  • A database—To store student activity.
THE SUPPLEMENTS
  • Instructor's Resource CD-ROM—Contains the Instructor's Manuals, Test Manager, PowerPoints, Student Data Files and Solutions Files.
  • Companion Website—www.prenhall.com/phmoustest. Offers multiple-choice, true/false, fill-in, and discussion questions related to chapter concepts, and includes hints and section references.

    • Includes Instructor's Manuals, PowerPoints, Data and Solution Files available for download. Ex.___



 1. Planning and Designing Databases.


 2. Working with Access Objects.


 3. Building and Modifying Tables.


 4. Modifying Table Properties.


 5. Building and Modifying Forms.


 6. Modifying Form Properties.


 7. Viewing and Organizing Information.


 8. Creating Filters and Queries.


 9. Refining Queries.


10. Working with Relationships.


11. Producing Reports.


12. Modifying and Enhancing Reports.


13. Using Data Integration.


14. Using Access Utilities.


15. Using Database Security.


16. Utilizing Web Capabilities.

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