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Microsoft 74-343 Exam Overview:
Microsoft 74-343 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
|---|---|
| Initialize a Project | - Create a new project and templates - Set up calendars and custom fields |
| Communicate Project Information | - Share data with other applications and SharePoint - Customize views and reports |
| Track and Analyze a Project | - Update and compare project progress - Set and maintain baselines |
| Create a Task-Based Schedule | - Define project information and task structures - Build logical schedule with dependencies |
| Manage Resources and Assignments | - Manage resource allocations and assignments - Enter and edit resource information |
Microsoft 74-343 Exam: FAQ for Serious Candidates
Microsoft Managing Projects with Microsoft Project 2013 is an official Microsoft exam, listed under exam code 74-343. A passing result earns you the Microsoft Project certification at the Specialist level. It also ties into Microsoft Certified Professional (Historical), extending its value across your certification roadmap. Employers read this credential as verified competence, which is why it keeps appearing in job requirements.
Experience using Microsoft Project 2013 and core project management concepts recommended
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The Microsoft Managing Projects with Microsoft Project 2013 syllabus spans 5 domains, led by Track and Analyze a Project, Manage Resources and Assignments, and Communicate Project Information. The complete topic list is published above; candidates who study the map first rarely get lost later.
Microsoft Managing Projects with Microsoft Project 2013 Sample Questions:
While scheduling with Project Professional 2013 you notice that there are three days of remaining duration on the Database Design task.
The resource performing this task indicates that the work is completed.
You need to update the schedule to reflect this change.
What should you do?
- A. Enter 0 in remaining duration.
- B. Enter a status date for the task.
- C. Click on the task, and then click 100% complete.
- D. Reschedule uncompleted work for the project schedule.
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
You use Project Professional 2013 to manage a project for your organization.
You are tracking work in a project which contains a baseline and resource assignments.
You want to view the work variance for a specific resource for a specific task.
You need to choose a view that will show this information.
What should you do?
- A. View the Resource Sheet that shows the Work table.
- B. View the Gantt chart in split view with Task form formatted to show Work Details.
- C. View the Resource Sheet view and insert the Work Variance field.
- D. View the Task Usage view and insert the Work Variance column on the left side of the view.
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
While creating a schedule with Project Professional 2013, you notice that there is a three- day duration on the Database Design task.
After working for only two days, the resource performing the task reports two days of work and notifies you that the task is finished.
You need to update the schedule with this information.
What should you do?
- A. Enter a status date for the task.
- B. Update the task to show 100% completion on the ribbon bar.
- C. Add two days of actual duration and change the remaining duration for the task to zero.
- D. Reschedule uncompleted work for the project schedule.
Correct Answer: C 🗳️
DRAG DROP
You are a project manager who uses Microsoft Project 2013.
A resource manager notifies you that your assigned resource is now only available 50% to work on the communication plan task. The estimated amount of work for the task remains the same at 16 hours. The task must also be completed within the original two-day commitment even though the resource is only available 50% of the time.
You need to bring on another resource to assist with the remaining 50% of the work while ensuring that the same amount of work gets done in the two days that were originally committed.
Which three actions should you perform in sequence? (To answer, move the appropriate three actions from the list of actions to the answer area and arrange them in the correct order.)
Correct Answer:

Explanation:
Box 1: Assign the additional resource to the task.
Box 2: Set the task type to fixed work,
Box 3: Change both the new and existing resource units to 50%.
Note:
For a fixed-work task
You are a project manager who uses Project Professional 2013.
You need to change the default for all new projects so that tasks will be created in Auto Scheduled mode.
What should you do?
- A. Set the Default task type to Auto Scheduled for All New Projects in the Schedule Options.
- B. For each new project, use the Auto Schedule button on the Tasks tab.
- C. Open the Global.mpt and use the Auto Schedule button on the Tasks tab.
- D. Set the New tasks created option to Auto Scheduled and set the Schedule Options to All New Projects.
- E. For each new project, use the Status Bar to set new tasks to be auto scheduled.
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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