Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) Practice Tests

This AZ-900 practice exam follows how Microsoft weights the real Azure Fundamentals exam. Describe Azure Architecture and Services is the largest domain at 35 to 40 percent, covering regions and availability zones, compute and networking choices like VPN Gateway versus ExpressRoute, storage redundancy, and identity with Microsoft Entra ID and RBAC. Describe Azure Management and Governance carries 30 to 35 percent, and Describe Cloud Concepts the remaining 25 to 30 percent, so the question bank gives each domain matching depth.

On test day you get 45 minutes and need a scaled 700 on a 100 to 1000 scale, which is not the same as 70 percent correct. Questions mix multiple choice, multiple select, and drag-and-drop, there is no penalty for wrong answers, and you see your result immediately. The hardest questions ask you to pick the right service for a scenario, such as Azure Policy versus resource locks or Azure Advisor versus Azure Monitor, and the explanations here are written to make those distinctions stick.

AZ-900 has no prerequisites and, like all Microsoft Fundamentals certifications, it never expires once earned. It is the standard first step toward role-based certifications such as AZ-104 for administrators and AZ-204 for developers. Start with the 30 free questions to benchmark yourself, then work through the full 382-question bank in short timed sessions until your accuracy holds steady across all three domains.

The Microsoft Azure Fundamentals certification (AZ-900) is an entry-level credential that validates foundational knowledge of cloud computing concepts and Microsoft Azure services. It covers three core domains: cloud concepts such as the shared responsibility model, cloud service types (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), and consumption-based pricing; Azure architecture and services including compute (virtual machines, containers, Azure Functions), networking (virtual networks, VPN Gateway, ExpressRoute), storage tiers and redundancy, and identity and security tools such as Microsoft Entra ID, RBAC, and Microsoft Defender for Cloud; and Azure management and governance covering cost management, Azure Policy, Microsoft Purview, resource locks, Azure Resource Manager, and monitoring tools like Azure Advisor and Azure Monitor.

Last updated on January 14, 2026, the exam reflects current Azure capabilities including infrastructure as code (IaC), Azure Arc, and the expanded role of Azure Policy in organizational governance. Candidates who pass AZ-900 may also be eligible for ACE college credit. The certification is delivered as a single exam and carries the 'Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals' badge upon passing.

AZ-900 is designed for technology professionals who want to demonstrate baseline familiarity with cloud services and Azure, regardless of whether they come from a technical or non-technical background. Suitable roles include IT support technicians, help desk staff, sales and business professionals who work alongside Azure teams, and junior administrators beginning a cloud career. It is also commonly pursued by experienced IT professionals in infrastructure management, database administration, or software development who are transitioning into cloud-focused roles and want to formalize their foundational Azure knowledge.

Because no prior cloud or Azure experience is required, the exam also serves students and educators, who can schedule through Certiport at academic pricing. For technical practitioners, AZ-900 is typically the first step on a path toward associate-level certifications such as AZ-104 (Azure Administrator) or AZ-204 (Azure Developer).

Microsoft lists no formal prerequisites for AZ-900. There is no required prior certification, and no specific years of experience are mandated before registering. The exam is explicitly designed to be accessible to candidates without hands-on Azure experience.

That said, Microsoft recommends that candidates have some background working within an area of IT — such as infrastructure management, database administration, or software development — to contextualize the cloud and Azure concepts tested. Familiarity with basic IT concepts (networking, storage, operating systems) will make the study material more approachable. No scripting or programming skills are required, and the official instructor-led course AZ-900T00-A: Introduction to Cloud Infrastructure is structured to require none.

AZ-900 consists of between 40 and 60 scored questions and must be completed within 45 minutes (as stated on the official exam page). Question types include multiple-choice, multiple-select, drag-and-drop, and scenario-based questions; the exam may also include interactive components. The exam is delivered online via Pearson VUE proctoring or in-person at a Pearson VUE test center; students and educators may also schedule through Certiport. The exam is available in 13 languages including English, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Korean, Spanish, German, French, Indonesian, Arabic, Italian, Portuguese (Brazil), and Russian — candidates whose preferred language is unavailable may request an additional 30 minutes.

Scoring uses Microsoft's scaled system where 700 out of 1000 is required to pass; this does not equate directly to 70% of questions answered correctly. There is no penalty for incorrect answers, and results are displayed immediately upon completion. The exam costs $99 USD (price varies by country/region). Retakes are permitted after 24 hours following the first failed attempt; subsequent retakes require a 14-day waiting period, with a maximum of five attempts per year.

AZ-900 serves primarily as a gateway credential rather than a standalone career differentiator, but it provides meaningful value as a foundation for the broader Azure certification path. Holding the certification demonstrates verified familiarity with Azure to employers and is often listed as a preferred or required baseline for entry-level cloud roles such as Junior Cloud Administrator, Cloud Support Associate, Azure Support Engineer, and IT Help Desk Technician with cloud responsibilities. For sales engineers and technical account managers, it provides the vocabulary and conceptual grounding needed to discuss Azure solutions with customers credibly.

The certification is a recognized prerequisite — formal or de facto — for pursuing associate-level Azure certifications including AZ-104 (Azure Administrator Associate), AZ-204 (Azure Developer Associate), and DP-900 (Azure Data Fundamentals). According to ZipRecruiter, Azure Fundamentals-certified professionals in the U.S. report average salaries around $121,000–$125,000 annually, though these figures reflect broader Azure roles rather than the entry-level positions AZ-900 alone qualifies candidates for. Microsoft's own data shows certified professionals generally earn 20–25% more than non-certified peers in equivalent roles. As organizations continue large-scale Azure adoption, foundational cloud literacy credentials are increasingly valued even in non-engineering roles such as project management, procurement, and compliance.