AZ-900
1Cloud Concepts
25–30%
2Azure Architecture and Services
35–40%
3Azure Management and Governance
30–35%
Exam guide · AZ-900
Microsoft Azure Fundamentals exam guide
Microsoft doesn’t give an exact number of questions for AZ-900: 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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The exam at a glance
Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)
- Time
- 45 min
- Passing score
- 700 / 1000
- Prerequisites
- None
- Level
- Beginner
- Role
- For beginners in any role
- Renewal
- Doesn’t expire
- Exam code
- AZ-900
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Versions and dates
What’s changing, and when
Microsoft hasn’t announced a retirement date for AZ-900. We check Microsoft’s site every week, and this page changes the day it does.
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What the exam covers
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How many questions are on the Microsoft Azure Fundamentals exam?
Microsoft doesn’t give an exact number for AZ-900: most of its exams have 40 to 60 questions. You get 45 minutes.
What is the passing score for Microsoft Azure Fundamentals?
You need 700 out of 1000.
How much does the Microsoft Azure Fundamentals exam cost?
$99 (in the United States; set by country). Check Microsoft’s site for the price in your country.
When does AZ-900 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 Fundamentals?
None: Microsoft sets no prerequisites for AZ-900. Knowing the exam’s domains well is what counts.
How should I study for Microsoft Azure Fundamentals?
Weight your time like the exam: Azure Architecture and Services carries the most (35–40%). 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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