Microsoft Office Specialist Program
Microsoft Access Expert (Microsoft 365 Apps and
Office 2019): Exam MO-500
The Microsoft Office Specialist: Access Expert Certification demonstrates competency in database
design principles. The exam covers the ability to create and maintain Access Database objects
including tables, relationships, data entry forms, multilevel reports, and multi-table queries.
An individual earning this certification has approximately 150 hours of instruction and hands-on
experience with the product, has proven competency at an industry expert-level and is ready to
enter into the job market. They can demonstrate the correct application of the principal features
of Access and can complete tasks independently.
Microsoft Office Specialist Program certification exams use a performance-based format testing a candidate’s knowledge, skills and
abilities using the Microsoft 365 Apps and Office 2019 programs:
• Microsoft Office Specialist Program exam task instructions generally do not include the command name. For example, function
names are avoided, and are replaced with descriptors. This means candidates must understand the purpose and common usage
of the program functionality in order to successfully complete the tasks in each of the projects.
• The Microsoft Office Specialist Program exam format incorporates multiple projects as in the previous version, while using
enhanced tools, functions, and features from the latest programs.
Objective Domains
1.1 Modify database structure
1.1.1 Import objects or data from other sources
Manage Databases
1.1.2 Delete database objects
1.1.3 Hide and display objects in the Navigation Pane
1.2 Manage table relationships and keys
1.2.1 Understand relationships
1.2.2 Display relationships
1.2.3 Set Primary Keys
1.2.4 Enforce referential integrity
1.2.5 Set foreign keys
1.3 Print and export data
Microsoft Office Specialist
Program is the only official 1.3.1 Configure print options for records, forms,
Microsoft-recognized
and reports
certification program for 1.3.2 Export objects to alternative formats
Microsoft Office globally.
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Microsoft Access Expert (Microsoft 365 Apps and Office 2019)
2.1 Create tables 4.1 Configure form controls
2.1.1 Import data into tables 4.1.1 Add, move, and remove form
Create and Modify Tables
Modify Forms
in Layout View
2.1.2 Create linked tables from controls
external sources 4.1.2 Set form control properties
2.1.3 Import tables from other databases 4.1.3 Add and modify form labels
2.2 Manage tables 4.2 Format forms
2.2.1 Hide fields in tables 4.2.1 Modify tab order on forms
2.2.2 Add total rows 4.2.2 Sort records by form field
2.2.3 Add table descriptions 4.2.3 Modify form positioning
2.3 Manage table records 4.2.4 Insert information in form
headers and footers
2.3.1 Find and replace data
4.2.5 Insert images on forms
2.3.2 Sort records
2.3.3 Filter records
2.4 Create and modify fields 5.1 Configure report controls
5.1.1 Group and sort fields on reports
Modify Reports
in Layout View
2.4.1 Add and remove fields
2.4.2 Add validation rules to fields 5.1.2 Add report controls
2.4.3 Change field captions 5.1.3 Add and modify labels on reports
2.4.4 Change field sizes 5.2 Format reports
2.4.5 Change field data types 5.2.1 Format a report into multiple
2.4.6 Configure fields to auto-increment columns
2.4.7 Set default values 5.2.2 Modify report positioning
2.4.8 Apply built-in input masks 5.2.3 Format report elements
5.2.4 Change report orientation
5.2.5 Insert information in report
3.1 Create and run queries headers and footers
Create and Modify Queries
3.1.1 Create simple queries 5.2.6 Insert images on reports
3.1.2 Create basic crosstab queries
3.1.3 Create basic parameter queries
3.1.4 Create basic action queries
3.1.5 Create basic multi-table queries
3.1.6 Save queries
3.1.7 Run queries
3.2 Modify queries
3.2.1 Add, hide, and remove
fields in queries
3.2.2 Sort data within queries
3.2.3 Filter data within queries
3.2.4 Format fields within queries
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