How simulations are scored in MS exams

Ginger

For those of you wondering how it all works this post on MSL should be of some interest to you

http://blogs.msdn.com/trika/archive/2007/10/04/exam-simulations-nectar-of-the-gods.aspx

Main jist is

Scoring new generation exams with a PB component
• Your score report will include two different sections: one for your performance-based (PB) items and one for your non-performance based (i.e. multiple choice) items
• The PB section will likely have fewer questions than the non-PB section, though all questions (PB and non-PB) have the same value per question. In other words, a multiple choice question is worth one “point”; a PB task is also worth one point.
• You must pass both sections to receive a pass on these exams.
• Scoring of PB items is based on the end state, rather than how you got there. In other words, we do not look at your path or number of clicks; if your end result is as intended, you have passed the question.

Static M.e.

Good 1'000 post Ginger!

I was wondering how the PB based exams worked. I think its a really good step on MS behalf to include the simulations it can only benefit. My favourite bit is

You must pass both sections to receive a pass on these exams.

Ginger

I think i might actually buy the subscription now..

Well it explains why some people who did simulation based exams such as the 431 exam fail when they manage to get 100% in the questions and a less than 70% in the sims..

I perfer the sims, there is a visual ref and if its a case of the end result is all that matters then you are fine