Book excerpt: Not just ordinary test preparation guides, the books in this series takes advantage of the powerful MOUS PinPoint software (included in every text) to train and assess students on the activities covered by the MOUS exams. Microsoft Certified to the Expert Level Prentice Hall's MOUS Test Preparation Guides are certified by Microsoft as approved courseware for the MOUS exams. Straightforward Coverage Concise explanations for each skill take a "What-Why-How-Result" approach. Students can quickly find answers, see how to perform a skill, and gain expertise. They are then directed to the MOUS PinPoint CD-ROM for tutorials and self-assessment. Tips from a Pro Students can see how the skills they learn are used by experts through tips, time-saving hints, memory devices, and advice. This feature adds to the student's comprehension so he or she can handle tasks like a professional. MOUS Exam Objectives For each application there is coverage of each MOUS objective at the Core and Expert levels in one slim book. This means instruction on all required MOUS skills is close at hand. MOUS PinPoint(R) 2000 Software Included in every text, this software is designed to work hand-in-hand with the series. It matches each book with its short and to-the-point approach, and strongly reinforces the skills needed to prepare for the MOUS certification exams.