Microsoft · Associate
Microsoft Developing AI-Enabled Database Solutions (DP-800)
Build AI-enabled database solutions across SQL Server, Azure SQL, and Fabric with vectors and RAG.
DP-800 exam at a glance
| Exam code | DP-800 |
|---|---|
| Vendor | Microsoft |
| Level | Associate |
| Domains | 3 |
| Published practice questions | 232 |
| Our mock exam | 55 questions in 100 minutes |
| Our practice pass target | 70% |
| Checked against the exam guide | September 22, 2026 |
| Official exam page | Microsoft — DP-800 |
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 DP-800 exam page for the current format, price and scoring before you book.
DP-800 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.
Design and develop database solutions
37%Design database objects, programmability, advanced T-SQL, and AI-assisted SQL development across SQL Server, Azure SQL, and Fabric.
- Tables, data types, indexes, columnstore indexes
- Specialized tables: in-memory, temporal, external, ledger, graph
- JSON columns and indexes; constraints; sequences; partitioning
- Views, scalar and table-valued functions, stored procedures, triggers
- CTEs, window functions, JSON functions (OPENJSON, JSON_VALUE, JSON_OBJECT)
- Regex functions (REGEXP_LIKE, REGEXP_REPLACE) and fuzzy matching (EDIT_DISTANCE, JARO_WINKLER_DISTANCE)
- Graph MATCH queries; correlated queries; error handling
- GitHub Copilot / Copilot in Fabric: configuration, instruction files, MCP server connections
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Secure, optimize, and deploy database solutions
38%Implement security, performance tuning, CI/CD with SQL Database Projects, and Azure service integration.
- Always Encrypted, column-level encryption, Dynamic Data Masking
- Row-Level Security, object permissions, passwordless access, auditing
- Securing model, GraphQL, REST, and MCP endpoints; managed identities
- Transaction isolation levels and concurrency; blocking and deadlocks
- Execution plans, DMVs, Query Store, Query Performance Insight
- SQL Database Projects: SDK-style models, schema drift, source control, branching
- Deployment pipeline controls; secrets management; testing strategy
- Data API builder (DAB): REST/GraphQL config, caching, pagination, deployment
- Change event streaming, CDC, Change Tracking, SQL trigger bindings; Azure Monitor
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Implement AI capabilities in database solutions
25%Implement embeddings, vector and hybrid search, and RAG inside the database.
- External model evaluation and management (multimodal, structured output)
- Embedding maintenance: triggers, Change Tracking, Azure Functions, CDC, Foundry
- Column selection and chunking for embeddings; generating embeddings
- Full-text vs semantic vector vs hybrid search selection
- Vector data type, vector indexes, VECTOR_DISTANCE, VECTOR_SEARCH, VECTOR_NORMALIZE
- ANN vs ENN; vector index types and metrics; search performance evaluation
- Hybrid search and reciprocal rank fusion (RRF)
- RAG: sp_invoke_external_rest_endpoint, structured data to JSON, response extraction
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DP-800 FAQ
How is the Developing AI-Enabled Database Solutions (DP-800) practice assessment configured?
Our practice format targets 55 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 Developing AI-Enabled Database Solutions (DP-800)?
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 Developing AI-Enabled Database Solutions (DP-800)?
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 DP-800 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.