How many questions are on the Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals exam?

The Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals exam has 50 questions, and the vendor's published description is: 50 questions, 45 minutes.

How long do you have to complete the Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals exam?

You get 45 minutes, which is about 54 seconds per question. The published format is: 50 questions, 45 minutes.

What score do you need to pass the Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals exam?

The passing score is 70% (700/1000 scaled score).

What are the domains on the Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals exam?

There are 3 domains: Describe cloud concepts, Describe Azure architecture and services, Describe Azure management and governance. The official weights are Describe cloud concepts 28%, Describe Azure architecture and services 39%, Describe Azure management and governance 33%.

How should I use the domain weights when revising?

Weight by percentage, not by domain. 28% is the one where lost points cost you the most, and Certilum scores you per domain so you can see exactly where that is.

Does Certilum have practice questions for the Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals exam?

Yes: 50 questions in our bank for this certification, each tagged to the exam domain it belongs to, with the official domain weights applied.

Exam format

Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals Exam Format

AZ-900

Everything the official exam blueprint specifies: question count, time limit, scoring and the weight each domain carries. The Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals exam (AZ-900) validates foundational knowledge of cloud services and how those services are provided with Microsoft Azure. It covers core concepts of cloud computing, Azure architecture, core services, management, and governance. This certification is ideal for individuals with non-technical backgrounds or those new to cloud computing who want to demonstrate a baseline understanding of cloud principles and Azure. It serves as a stepping stone to more advanced Azure certifications and opens doors to cloud-related roles in sales, marketing, project management, or technical support.

50 questions

45 min

70% to pass

3 domains

certilum

Exam facts at a glance

The published specifications for this certification.

Specification	Value
Questions	50
Time limit	45 minutes (54s per question)
Passing score	70% — 700/1000 scaled score
Domains	3
Level	Associate
Question bank here	50 questions
Published format	50 questions, 45 minutes
Source	Official exam specification, published by the vendor

Official domain weights

The percentage of the exam each domain carries. Weight your revision by these numbers, not by what you find hardest.

Domain	Weight	Topics	Practice Qs
Describe cloud concepts	28%	Identify the benefits and considerations of using cloud services (e.g., high availability, scalability, security, governance) Describe the differences between Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS), and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) Describe the differences between public, private, and hybrid cloud models +1 more	13
Describe Azure architecture and services	39%	Describe the core architectural components of Azure (e.g., regions, availability zones, resource groups, Azure Resource Manager) Describe core compute services (e.g., Azure Virtual Machines, Azure App Service, Azure Functions, Azure Container Instances) Describe core networking services (e.g., Azure Virtual Network, Azure Load Balancer, Azure VPN Gateway, Azure DNS) +3 more	18
Describe Azure management and governance	33%	Describe cost management in Azure (e.g., Total Cost of Ownership calculator, Azure Cost Management, cost factors and pricing models) Describe features and tools for governance and compliance (e.g., Azure Policy, Azure Blueprints, Microsoft Purview, Azure compliance offerings) Describe management and monitoring tools (e.g., Azure Portal, Azure CLI, Azure PowerShell, Azure Monitor, Azure Service Health) +2 more	19

The heaviest domain is Describe cloud concepts at 28%, and that is where lost points cost you the most. Certilum scores you per domain so you can see the difference between a knowledge gap and a formatting problem.

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