Azure · Foundations
Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-901)
Describe AI concepts and responsible AI, then build your first apps and agents with Microsoft Foundry.
Replaces AI-900. Microsoft retired AI-900 (Azure AI Fundamentals) on June 30, 2026; AI-901 is the exam to take now.Source: learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/support/retired-certification-exams and techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/skills-hub-blog/the-ai-job-boom-is-here-are-you-ready-to-showcase-your-skills/4494128, verified 2026-10-11
AI-901 exam at a glance
| Exam code | AI-901 |
|---|---|
| Vendor | Azure |
| Level | Foundations |
| Domains | 2 |
| Published practice questions | 105 |
| Our mock exam | 40 questions in 45 minutes |
| Our practice pass target | 70% |
| Checked against the exam guide | August 25, 2026 |
| Official exam page | Microsoft Learn — AI-901 |
The mock exam length, time limit and pass target are our practice settings, not official exam scores or a guarantee of passing. Check the official AI-901 exam page for the current format, price and scoring before you book.
AI-901 exam domains
Weights show our practice allocation, built from the official exam guide; official blueprints may give ranges. Each domain links to its free sample questions (with explanations) and study guide preview once they are published.
Identify AI concepts and capabilities
43%Responsible AI principles, how generative models work and how to choose them, and the shape of common AI workloads.
- Fairness considerations in an AI solution
- Reliability and safety considerations
- Privacy and security considerations
- Inclusiveness considerations
- Transparency considerations
- Accountability considerations
- How generative AI models work
- Choosing an appropriate model based on capabilities
- Model deployment options and configuration parameters
- Scenarios for generative and agentic AI, text analysis, speech, computer vision and information extraction
- Text analysis techniques: keyword extraction, entity detection, sentiment analysis, summarization
- Speech recognition and speech synthesis capabilities
- Computer vision and image-generation model capabilities
- Techniques to extract information from text, images, audio and video
Free Identify AI concepts and capabilities practice questions →Identify AI concepts and capabilities study guide →
Implement AI solutions by using Microsoft Foundry
57%Hands-on: build generative apps and agents, and add text, speech, vision and extraction capabilities using Foundry and the Foundry SDK.
- Writing effective system and user prompts
- Deploying a model and interacting with it in the Foundry portal
- Building a lightweight chat client with the Foundry SDK
- Creating and testing a single-agent solution in the Foundry portal
- Building a lightweight client application for an agent
- Building a lightweight application that includes text analysis
- Responding to spoken prompts with a deployed multimodal model
- Building an application using Azure Speech in Foundry Tools
- Interpreting visual input in prompts with a deployed multimodal model
- Creating visual outputs with generative models
- Building a lightweight application with vision capabilities
- Extracting information from documents and forms with Azure Content Understanding
- Extracting information from images with Content Understanding
- Extracting information from audio and video with Content Understanding
- Building a lightweight application with information extraction capabilities
Free Implement AI solutions by using Microsoft Foundry practice questions →Implement AI solutions by using Microsoft Foundry study guide →
AI-901 FAQ
How is the Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-901) practice assessment configured?
Our practice format targets 40 questions in 45 minutes. Availability depends on the published question bank and is shown on this course page. Official exam question counts and formats may differ.
What does the 70% practice target mean?
Microsoft technical exams use a scaled passing score of 700; this is not equivalent to 70% correct. DataCertPrep uses 70% as an internal practice target, not a prediction or guarantee of passing.
How should I assess my progress in Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-901)?
Use practice accuracy to find weak topics. Repeating familiar questions can inflate your score. Check coverage of the current objectives, practise hands-on tasks, and assess yourself on unseen questions.
What is the best way to study Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-901)?
Read the available guides, work through practice explanations, use flashcards and complete practical exercises. Take a timed assessment when available. Check the provider's current exam guide before booking your exam.
Should I use AI-901 exam dumps?
No. "Dumps" are questions copied or recalled from the live exam. Certification exams are covered by a candidate agreement that prohibits sharing or using them, and breaking it can lead to a revoked certification or a ban from future exams. Dumps are also often wrong, and they go out of date when the exam blueprint changes. Memorising answers does not build the skills the exam tests. Study the official Microsoft exam guide and practise with original questions that explain each answer, such as the free sample questions linked on this page.
What happened to AI-900?
Microsoft retired AI-900 (Azure AI Fundamentals) on June 30, 2026, and AI-901 is the exam that replaces it. If you studied for AI-900, use the AI-901 domains below to see what to review.
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