Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS)

Color depth is a term that describes the number of bits used to represent the color of a single pixel in a bitmap image. It is also referred to as bit depth, as it is directly related to the number of bits used for each pixel.

I am an MCAS: Windows Vista. I gave the exam at the Certiport center. I passed the 77-600 exam with 837 marks out of 1000. The total number of questions were 38 and the time alloted was 50 minutes. The questions were of simulative type and multiple choice type. In the simulation questions, the environment of Windows Visted was provided and I was asked to perform a particular task. In the MCAS exam, your practical knowledge is tested.

Internet Explorer 7+ provides the following security features to help protect security and privacy when a user surfs the Internet:

1. Protected mode: The protected mode feature of IE 7+ prevents a computer from saving the files or programs of a Web site. Protected mode makes it more difficult for malware to be installed. In case such a program is installed, it makes difficult for the program to damage a user’s file and other operating system files. Protected mode is enabled by default for Internet, local intranet, and restricted sites. However, it is not enabled for trusted sites.

The Microsoft exam 77-600 consists of multiple choice questions and simulation questions. In the simulation type questions, you will be given an environment of Windows Vista and have to perform a given task. Before giving the exam, you must have hands-on practice to accomplish the following tasks:

1. Managing Windows Firewall.
2. Locking a computer.
3. Managing Windows Internet Explorer security.
4. Configuring local user accounts.
5. Managing network connections.
6. Managing remote access to your computer.
7. Connecting to another computer.
8. Managing devices and drivers.
9. Managing display settings.
10.  Managing Windows Explorer settings.
11.  Managing and securing folders.