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Key Facts: MO-310 Exam
~35
Exam Tasks
Certiport
700/1000
Passing Score
Certiport
50 min
Exam Duration
Certiport
~$100
Exam Fee
Certiport
5
Exam Domains
MO-310 Objectives
Never
Expiration
Does not expire
The MO-310 Microsoft PowerPoint exam has approximately 35 performance-based tasks in 50 minutes with a passing score of 700/1000. Key domains: Manage Presentations (~20%), Manage Slides (~20%), Insert and Format Text/Shapes/Images (~25%), Insert and Format Tables/Charts/SmartArt/Media (~20%), Apply Transitions and Animations (~15%). No prerequisites. Administered through Certiport authorized centers. Certification does not expire.
Sample MO-310 Practice Questions
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1You want to apply a consistent background, font set, and color palette to all slides in your presentation at once. Which feature should you use?
2In Slide Master view, you add a new layout and want to ensure it appears as an option when inserting slides. What must you do after designing the layout?
3You are presenting in Presenter View and want to see your speaker notes, a preview of the next slide, and a timer simultaneously. Which view provides all of these?
4A colleague sends you a PowerPoint file marked as Final. You need to edit it. What is the first step?
5You want to save your presentation so it opens directly in Slide Show view without requiring the presenter to manually start the show. Which format should you use?
6You need to package your presentation along with all linked media and fonts for delivery on a different computer. Which feature should you use?
7During a slide show, you want to draw the audience's attention to a specific area on the current slide by highlighting it with a virtual laser pointer. How do you activate this?
8You want to create a custom slide show that presents only slides 3, 7, and 12 to a specific audience without deleting any slides. Which feature allows this?
9You need to inspect your presentation to remove all hidden data, document properties, and personal information before sharing it externally. Which tool should you use?
10You want to ensure your presentation can be viewed by someone using PowerPoint 2010 without any feature loss warnings. Which tool helps identify incompatible features?
About the MO-310 Exam
The MO-310 exam validates associate-level skills in Microsoft PowerPoint for Microsoft 365 Apps. Candidates complete real-world tasks in a live PowerPoint environment covering presentation management, slide management, text and shapes formatting, tables and charts, SmartArt and media, and transitions and animations. The exam tests practical presentation design skills used in academic and professional settings.
Questions
35 scored questions
Time Limit
50 minutes
Passing Score
700/1000
Exam Fee
$100 (Certiport (Pearson VUE))
MO-310 Exam Content Outline
Manage Presentations
Modify slide master and slide layouts, change slide size and orientation, configure print settings (notes pages, handouts, outline), save presentations as PDF/video/template, configure presentation properties, inspect presentations for accessibility and compatibility issues
Manage Slides
Insert slides from another presentation, duplicate and delete slides, hide slides, modify slide layout, add sections, rename and remove sections, reorder slides in Slide Sorter view, copy and move slides
Insert and Format Text, Shapes, and Images
Apply built-in text styles, format text (font, size, bold, italic, color, WordArt), insert hyperlinks and action buttons, insert and crop pictures, remove picture backgrounds, apply picture effects and styles, insert shapes and text boxes, apply shape styles, add alternative text to images and shapes
Insert and Format Tables, Charts, SmartArt, 3D Models, and Media
Create and modify tables, apply table styles and borders, insert and modify charts (column, bar, pie, line), apply chart styles and data labels, convert text to SmartArt, modify SmartArt layouts and styles, insert 3D models, insert and trim audio and video clips, configure playback options
Apply Transitions and Animations
Apply and modify slide transitions (duration, sound, advance settings), animate text and objects using entrance/emphasis/exit effects, configure animation timing and order using Animation Pane, apply motion paths, trigger animations on click or after previous, set auto-advance timing
How to Pass the MO-310 Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 700/1000
- Exam length: 35 questions
- Time limit: 50 minutes
- Exam fee: $100
Keys to Passing
- Complete 500+ practice questions
- Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
- Focus on highest-weighted sections
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MO-310 exam?
The MO-310 exam (Microsoft PowerPoint Associate — Microsoft 365 Apps) is a performance-based certification that validates intermediate PowerPoint skills. Candidates complete live in-application tasks including slide formatting, animation setup, media insertion, and chart creation. It is administered by Certiport, a Pearson VUE business.
How many questions are on the MO-310 exam?
The MO-310 exam has approximately 35 performance-based tasks to complete in 50 minutes. Tasks simulate real workplace and academic scenarios — for example, applying a slide theme, adding animations to bulleted text, or inserting a chart from Excel data. The passing score is 700 out of 1000.
What animations are tested on MO-310?
MO-310 tests entrance, emphasis, and exit animations applied to text and objects. You must know how to use the Animation Pane to reorder effects, set timing (duration, delay), configure trigger settings (on click, after previous, with previous), and apply motion paths. Transitions between slides are also tested separately.
Do I need to know PowerPoint Design Ideas for MO-310?
Design Ideas (now Copilot in PowerPoint) is not a primary focus of MO-310. The exam tests manual formatting skills: applying themes and variants, modifying slide masters and layouts, formatting text and shapes, and working with tables/charts/SmartArt. Focus on understanding the Ribbon commands rather than AI-assisted design.
Where can I take the MO-310 exam?
The MO-310 exam is available exclusively through Certiport authorized testing centers, which include many schools, colleges, libraries, and workforce centers. Visit certiport.pearsonvue.com to locate a center. The exam is not available via remote online proctoring.
Does the MO-310 certification expire?
No — the MO-310 (MOS PowerPoint) certification does not expire. Once you pass, the credential is permanent. Microsoft and Certiport may update exam objectives as PowerPoint evolves, but your existing certification remains valid indefinitely.