AI-901
1Identify AI Concepts and Capabilities
40–45%
2Implement AI Solutions by Using Microsoft Foundry
55–60%
Exam guide · AI-901
Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals exam guide
Microsoft doesn’t give an exact number of questions for AI-901: most of its exams have 40 to 60 questions. You get 45 minutes. You need 700 out of 1000 to pass. It costs $99 (in the United States; set by country). Microsoft hasn’t announced a retirement date.
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Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-901)
- Prerequisites
- None
- Level
- Beginner
- Role
- AI Engineer
- Renewal
- Doesn’t expire
- Exam code
- AI-901
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How many questions are on the Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals exam?
Microsoft doesn’t give an exact number for AI-901: most of its exams have 40 to 60 questions. You get 45 minutes.
What is the passing score for Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals?
You need 700 out of 1000: the same for every Microsoft technical exam.
How much does the Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals exam cost?
$99 (in the United States; set by country). Check Microsoft’s site for the price in your country.
When does AI-901 retire?
Microsoft hasn’t announced one yet. We check Microsoft’s site every week, and this page changes the day it does.
What experience do I need for Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals?
None: Microsoft sets no prerequisites for AI-901. Knowing the exam’s domains well is what counts.
How should I study for Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals?
Weight your time like the exam: Implement AI Solutions by Using Microsoft Foundry carries the most (55–60%). Take the free practice test to find your weakest domains, make a study plan around them, and before you book, sit full-length timed practice exams until you pass them comfortably.
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