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Microsoft to bring in new Performance Based Testing

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  • 22-06-2008 10:52am
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    Ginger
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    There is a new form of PBT going to be introduced into Microsofts exams. For those of you unfamiliar with PBT, its another word for simulations which are common on certain server technology exams such as Windows Server 2003 and SQL Server 2005 exams.

    With this new form of PBT, instead of having a simulation which doesnt allow full interaction and expects certain paths through the subject matter this new way is a free for all, in that you can use whatever tools you want and it evaluates the end state to see if it is correct. It is not how you do it per say but what you end up with.

    A common problem in simulations is that certain shortcuts cant be taken such as WinKey+E or Alt+Tab which most admins use before using a mouse. Shortcuts to the services applets or IIS applet are also not used but in the new forms they will be..

    They are testing this in exam 71-113 TS: Windows Server 2008 Active Directory Config.
    Microsoft Learning is testing a new Performance Based testing system that will be integrated into the existing certification programs in order to better evaluate and validate candidates’ skills using Microsoft products and technologies.

    The Performance Based testing method we are piloting is an exam which emulates a Windows Server 2008 infrastructure. In this infrastructure you will be tasked with completing a series of tasks. Once complete, the system will evaluate each tasks end-state to determine if the tasks have been completed and correctly implemented. This process is different from simulations because you will have every tool and path available that you would normally have in a real world scenario. Simulations restrict you to a small number of expected paths, whereas emulations allow for any path, as long as the end result is correct.

    This pilot exam will not provide you with a score as with normal beta exams. This pilot is a test of the exam experience, delivery system and infrastructure, so only a portion of the final exam will be presented to you during this pilot. This pilot exam will not be added to your transcript and you will need to take the exam in its released form in order to be awarded the credential.

    From Helmer's blog


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