Azure · Associate
Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)
Manage Azure identities, governance, storage, compute, and virtual networks.
AZ-104 exam at a glance
| Exam code | AZ-104 |
|---|---|
| Vendor | Azure |
| Level | Associate |
| Domains | 5 |
| Published practice questions | 251 |
| Our mock exam | 54 questions in 100 minutes |
| Our practice pass target | 70% |
| Checked against the exam guide | October 23, 2026 |
| Official exam page | Microsoft Learn — AZ-104 |
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 AZ-104 exam page for the current format, price and scoring before you book.
AZ-104 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.
Manage Azure identities and governance
24%Manage Microsoft Entra users and groups, RBAC, subscriptions, and governance controls.
- Microsoft Entra ID users, groups, and group-based licensing
- Self-service password reset and external users
- Built-in vs custom RBAC roles, scope inheritance, role assignments
- Subscriptions and management groups hierarchy
- Azure Policy: definitions, initiatives, effects, remediation
- Resource locks and tags
- Cost Management: budgets, alerts, cost analysis
Free Manage Azure identities and governance practice questions →Manage Azure identities and governance study guide →
Implement and manage storage
19%Configure storage accounts, blob storage, Azure Files, and storage security.
- Storage account types, redundancy (LRS/ZRS/GRS/RA-GZRS), failover
- Blob tiers (hot/cool/cold/archive) and lifecycle management
- Shared access signatures, stored access policies, storage account keys
- Microsoft Entra authentication for blobs and files
- Azure Files shares and Azure File Sync
- Storage firewalls, private endpoints, secure transfer
- Object replication, soft delete, versioning, snapshots
- AzCopy and Storage Explorer
Free Implement and manage storage practice questions →Implement and manage storage study guide →
Deploy and manage Azure compute resources
24%Deploy and manage VMs, VM scale sets, containers, and Azure App Service.
- ARM templates and Bicep deployments
- VM sizes, disks (managed disk types), encryption options
- Availability sets, availability zones, VM scale sets
- VM extensions, custom script, Azure Bastion access
- Azure Container Instances and Azure Container Apps
- Azure Container Registry
- App Service plans, deployment slots, autoscaling
- App Service networking and TLS/custom domains
Free Deploy and manage Azure compute resources practice questions →Deploy and manage Azure compute resources study guide →
Implement and manage virtual networking
19%Configure virtual networks, name resolution, secure access, and load balancing.
- VNets, subnets, IP addressing, public IPs
- Network security groups, application security groups, effective rules
- Azure DNS: public/private zones, custom DNS
- VNet peering (regional and global) and routing basics
- Azure Load Balancer (public/internal, SKUs) vs Application Gateway
- Service endpoints vs private endpoints / Private Link
- Azure Firewall basics and user-defined routes
- VPN gateways and point-to-site basics
Free Implement and manage virtual networking practice questions →Implement and manage virtual networking study guide →
Monitor and maintain Azure resources
14%Monitor resources with Azure Monitor, configure alerts, and implement backup and recovery.
- Azure Monitor metrics, Log Analytics workspaces, KQL basics
- Alert rules, action groups, alert processing rules
- VM Insights, Application Insights basics
- Network Watcher: connection monitor, IP flow verify, packet capture
- Azure Backup: Recovery Services vault, backup policies, restore
- Azure Site Recovery fundamentals
- Activity log vs resource logs and diagnostic settings
Free Monitor and maintain Azure resources practice questions →Monitor and maintain Azure resources study guide →
AZ-104 FAQ
How is the Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) practice assessment configured?
Our practice format targets 54 questions in 100 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 Administrator Associate (AZ-104)?
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 Administrator Associate (AZ-104)?
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 AZ-104 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.