Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900): Complete Study Guide

Pass the AZ-900 with confidence. Exam format, the three knowledge areas with weights, the Azure services you must know, and a fast 2-week study plan.

Practice 207 free Microsoft Azure Fundamentals questions

Official exam page: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/azure-fundamentals/

Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) is the entry-level certification for the Microsoft cloud. It proves you understand core cloud concepts, the main Azure services, and how Azure handles security, governance, privacy and pricing — no prior Azure experience required.

Exam at a glance

• Format: 40–60 questions (multiple choice, drag-and-drop, scenario)
• Duration: about 45 minutes
• Cost: 99 USD (varies by region)
• Passing score: 700 out of 1000
• Validity: does not expire

Knowledge areas

1. Describe cloud concepts — 25–30%. Benefits of cloud, IaaS/PaaS/SaaS, public/private/hybrid models, CapEx vs OpEx, the shared responsibility model.
2. Describe Azure architecture and services — 35–40%. Regions, availability zones, resource groups, subscriptions; core compute, networking, storage and database services.
3. Describe Azure management and governance — 30–35%. Cost management, SLAs, Azure Policy, role-based access control (RBAC), Microsoft Entra ID, governance tools.

Services and concepts to know

• Compute: Virtual Machines, App Service, Azure Functions, Container Instances, AKS
• Networking: Virtual Network, Load Balancer, VPN Gateway, ExpressRoute
• Storage: Blob, Files, Disks, storage tiers
• Databases: Azure SQL Database, Cosmos DB
• Identity & governance: Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD), RBAC, Azure Policy, resource locks, tags
• Cost tools: Pricing Calculator, TCO Calculator, Cost Management + Budgets

A 2-week study plan

• Week 1: Cloud concepts and Azure architecture. Create a free Azure account and click through the portal.
• Week 2: Management, governance and pricing — then two full practice exams.

Exam-day tips

• Microsoft loves the shared responsibility model and the difference between IaaS, PaaS and SaaS.
• Know which tool does what: Azure Policy enforces rules, RBAC grants permissions, Blueprints package governance.
• Read scenario questions carefully — they often hinge on a single keyword like "highly available" or "lowest cost".

Practice now

Use the free AZ-900 question set below to find your weak areas, then review the corresponding Microsoft Learn module.