Why is Microsoft adding performance-based exam items to certain exams?
A. Traditionally, Microsoft uses the format for exam items that most accurately evaluates the candidate’s knowledge and skills. Such formats may include: • Multiple-choice single answer questions • Multiple-choice multiple answer questions • Hot-area questions • Active-screen questions • Drag-and-drop questions • Build-list and reorder questions • Case studies There are certain skills that are more accurately validated through direct hands-on methods like simulations and lab-based testing. This varies from exam to exam.
A. Microsoft uses the format for exam items that most accurately evaluates the candidate’s knowledge and skills. Such formats may include: • Multiple-choice single answer questions • Multiple-choice multiple answer questions • Hot-area questions • Active-screen questions • Drag-and-drop questions • Build-list and reorder questions • Case studies • Performance-based testing (for example, simulations or virtual labs) The choice of item type varies from exam to exam and may change from time to time.
