The MS Outlook Proficiency Test evaluates a candidate’s ability to work effectively with Microsoft Outlook, assessing their skills in email management, scheduling, communication organization, and productivity tools.
This test is especially valuable for hiring administrative assistants, office coordinators, customer service representatives, support staff, and professionals who rely on Outlook to manage communication, coordinate meetings, and maintain organized workflows.
With 20 targeted questions delivered over a 15-minute time limit, the assessment measures practical, job-relevant Outlook skills to help you identify candidates who can manage inboxes, schedule appointments, and handle daily communication tasks efficiently and accurately.
Test properties
Type of test: Skills test
Useful for: Predicting Microsoft Outlook proficiency
Time: 15 minutes
Number of test items: 20
Item response form: Multiple-choice
Languages: English
Mode of Administration: Online
What the items measure
- Email composition, etiquette, and message management
- Inbox organization, folder structure, and search efficiency
- Calendar scheduling, meeting coordination, and time-management tools
- Use of rules, categories, and productivity features
- Overall MS Outlook competency score
Detailed Test Report
Upon completing the MS Outlook Proficiency Test, candidates receive a comprehensive test report that can be downloaded or printed. The first page provides a clear summary of the candidate’s overall performance. To help interpret the results, scores are compared with a norm group and converted into a percentile rank. For example, a candidate who scores 70 has performed as well as or better than 70% of the 560 individuals included in our 2025 norming study.
The following three pages present a detailed breakdown of which questions were answered correctly within each content domain.
Click here to view a sample test report.
Prices
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Account setup fee
(one time only)
$50
Price per test credit
(same for all tests)
$6
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Instant access
Credits do not expire
MS Outlook Proficiency Test
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