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Microsoft Access 2013 (MOS)

(77-424) / ISBN : 978-1-61691-570-4
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The Microsoft 77-424 exam is designed for candidates who have a fundamental understanding of the Access 2013 environment and can complete tasks independently. Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the correct application of the principal features of Access 2013. The MOS Access 77-424 exam validates candidates' skills to use principle Access 2013 features to independently create custom, browser-based database applications.
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1

An Introduction to Database Development

  • The Database Terminology of Access
  • Relational Databases
  • Access Database Objects
  • A Five-Step Design Method
2

Getting Started with Access

  • The Access Welcome Screen
  • How to Create a Blank Desktop Database
  • The Access 2013 Interface
  • Bulletproofing an Application
3

Creating Access Tables

  • Table Types
  • Creating a New Table
  • Creating tblCustomers
  • Changing a Table Design
  • Understanding tblCustomers Field Properties
  • Setting the Primary Key
  • Saving the Completed Table
  • Manipulating Tables
  • Adding Records to a Database Table
  • Understanding Attachment Fields
4

Understanding Table Relationships

  • Building Bulletproof Databases
  • Data Normalization and Denormalization
  • Table Relationships
  • Integrity Rules
  • Keys
5

Working with Access Tables

  • Understanding Datasheets
  • Looking at the Datasheet Window
  • Opening a Datasheet
  • Entering New Data
  • Navigating Records in a Datasheet
  • Changing Values in a Datasheet
  • Using the Undo Feature
  • Copying and Pasting Values
  • Replacing Values
  • Adding New Records
  • Deleting Records
  • Displaying Records
  • Sorting and Filtering Records in a Datasheet
  • Aggregating Data
  • Printing Records
6

Importing and Exporting Data

  • How Access Works with External Data
  • Options for Importing and Exporting
  • How to Import External Data
  • How to Export to External Formats
7

Linking to External Data

  • Linking External Data
  • Working with Linked Tables
8

Selecting Data with Queries

  • Introducing Queries
  • Creating a Query
  • Working with Query Fields
  • Adding Criteria to Your Queries
  • Printing a Query's Recordset
  • Saving a Query
  • Creating Multi-Table Queries
  • Working with the Table Pane
9

Using Operators and Expressions in Access

  • Introducing Operators
  • Using Operators and Expressions in Queries
  • Entering Single-Value Field Criteria
  • Using Multiple Criteria in a Query
  • Entering Criteria in Multiple Fields
10

Going Beyond Select Queries

  • Action Queries
  • Crosstab Queries
11

Working with Calculations and Dates

  • Using Calculations in Your Analyses
  • Using Dates in Your Analyses
12

Performing Conditional Analyses

  • Using Parameter Queries
  • Using Conditional Functions
13

Fundamentals of Using Access SQL

  • Understanding Basic SQL
  • Getting Fancy with Advanced SQL Statements
  • Using SQL Specific Queries
14

Subqueries and Domain Aggregate Functions

  • Enhancing Your Analyses with Subqueries
  • Domain Aggregate Functions
15

Creating Basic Access Forms

  • Formulating Forms
  • Working with Controls
  • Introducing Properties
16

Working with Data on Access Forms

  • Using Form View
  • Changing Values in a Form
  • Printing a Form
  • Working with Form Properties
  • Adding a Form Header or Footer
  • Working with Section Properties
  • Changing the Layout
  • Converting a Form to a Report
17

Working with Form Controls

  • Setting Control Properties
  • Creating a Calculated Control
  • Working with Subforms
  • Form Design Tips
  • Tackling Advanced Forms Techniques
  • Using the Tab Control
  • Designing a Form from Scratch
18

Presenting Data with Access Reports

  • Introducing Reports
  • Creating a Report, from Beginning to End
  • Banded Report Design Concepts
  • Creating a Report from Scratch
  • Improving the Report's Appearance
19

Advanced Access Report Techniques

  • Grouping and Sorting Data
  • Formatting Data
  • Adding Data
  • Trying More Techniques
  • Transforming Data in Access
20

Advanced Data Access with VBA

  • Introducing Visual Basic for Applications
  • Understanding VBA Terminology
  • Adding an Unbound Combo Box to a Form to Find Data
  • Filtering a Form
A

Appendix A

  • MOS Access
B

Appendix B

  • Function Reference for Data Analysts
C

Appendix C

  • Video Tutorials

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The exam consists of performance based questions and is conducted in a live or simulated environment. 

The exam contains 40-60 questions.

90 minutes

The passing score varies from exam to exam and is provided on the score report.

Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) exam retake policy

  1. If a candidate does not achieve a passing score on an exam the first time, the candidate must wait 24 hours before retaking the exam.
  2. If a candidate does not achieve a passing score the second time, the candidate must wait 2 days (48 hours) before retaking the exam a third time.
  3. A two-day waiting period will be imposed between each subsequent exam retake.
  4. There is no annual limit on the number of attempts on the same exam.
  5. If a candidate achieves a passing score on an Office exam, the candidate may take it again.

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