Azure · Foundations
Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)
Prove foundational knowledge of cloud concepts, Azure services, and Azure management and governance.
AZ-900 exam at a glance
| Exam code | AZ-900 |
|---|---|
| Vendor | Azure |
| Level | Foundations |
| Domains | 3 |
| Published practice questions | 60 |
| Our mock exam | 40 questions in 45 minutes |
| Our practice pass target | 70% |
| Checked against the exam guide | July 7, 2026 |
| Official exam page | Microsoft Learn — AZ-900 |
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-900 exam page for the current format, price and scoring before you book.
AZ-900 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.
Describe cloud concepts
27%Understand cloud computing, the shared responsibility model, cloud models, consumption-based pricing, cloud benefits, and IaaS/PaaS/SaaS service types.
- Define cloud computing and the consumption-based model
- Shared responsibility model: provider vs customer responsibilities
- Cloud models: public, private, hybrid — and appropriate use cases
- Cloud pricing models comparison; CapEx vs OpEx
- Serverless computing concepts
- Benefits of high availability and scalability in the cloud
- Benefits of reliability and predictability
- Benefits of security, governance, and manageability in the cloud
- IaaS, PaaS, SaaS definitions and use cases
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Describe Azure architecture and services
38%Know Azure's core architectural components (regions, availability zones, resource hierarchy) and the main compute, networking, storage, and identity/security services.
- Azure regions, region pairs, and sovereign regions
- Availability zones and Azure datacenters
- Resources, resource groups, subscriptions, management groups, and their hierarchy
- Compute types: containers, virtual machines, functions
- VM options: VMs, Virtual Machine Scale Sets, availability sets, Azure Virtual Desktop
- Application hosting options: web apps, containers, virtual machines
- Virtual networking: VNets, subnets, peering, Azure DNS, VPN Gateway, ExpressRoute
- Public and private endpoints
- Azure Storage services comparison, storage tiers, redundancy options
- Storage account options; AzCopy, Storage Explorer, Azure File Sync
- Migration options: Azure Migrate, Azure Data Box
- Microsoft Entra ID and Entra Domain Services
- Authentication: SSO, MFA, passwordless; external identities
- Microsoft Entra Conditional Access; Azure RBAC
- Zero Trust, defense-in-depth, Microsoft Defender for Cloud
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Describe Azure management and governance
35%Understand Azure cost management, governance and compliance tooling, deployment and management tools, and monitoring services.
- Factors that affect costs in Azure
- Pricing calculator and TCO comparison
- Cost Management capabilities; purpose of tags
- Microsoft Purview, Azure Policy, resource locks
- Azure portal, Cloud Shell, Azure CLI, Azure PowerShell
- Azure Arc for hybrid management
- Infrastructure as code; ARM and ARM templates
- Azure Advisor recommendations
- Azure Service Health
- Azure Monitor: Log Analytics, alerts, Application Insights
Free Describe Azure management and governance practice questions →Describe Azure management and governance study guide →
AZ-900 FAQ
How is the Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) 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 Fundamentals (AZ-900)?
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 Fundamentals (AZ-900)?
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-900 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.