AZ-900 Exam Questions
What to Expect & How to Prepare
The Microsoft AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals exam is designed to test your foundational knowledge of cloud computing and Azure services. Since it’s an entry-level certification, you won’t need deep technical expertise, but you do need to understand core cloud concepts, Azure pricing, governance, and security.
One of the best ways to prepare is to understand the types of questions you’ll encounter on the exam. Below, we’ll break down the common question formats and provide examples to help you get ready.
Question Types on the AZ-900 Exam
Microsoft exams typically use a mix of multiple-choice, drag-and-drop, case studies, and scenario-based questions. Here’s what you can expect:
Multiple-Choice Questions (Single Answer)
💡 Format: You’ll be given a question with multiple answer choices, but only one correct answer.
✅ Example:
Which Azure service is best suited for hosting a containerized application without managing underlying infrastructure?
A) Azure Virtual Machines
B) Azure Kubernetes Service
C) Azure Functions
D) Azure App Service
✔ Correct Answer: B) Azure Kubernetes Service
Multiple-Choice Questions (Multiple Answers Required)
Format: Some questions will require you to select two or more correct answers.
✅ Example:
Which of the following are benefits of using cloud computing? (Choose two.)
A) Increased capital expenditures (CapEx)
B) High availability
C) Reduced operational costs
D) Requires on-premises hardware
✔ Correct Answers: B) High availability & C) Reduced operational costs
Drag-and-Drop Matching Questions
💡 Format: You’ll need to match terms with their correct definitions or Azure services.
✅ Example: Match each Azure service with its correct description:
| Service | Description |
|---|---|
| Azure Virtual Machines | A) Serverless computing for event-driven apps |
| Azure Functions | B) Fully managed cloud-based relational database |
| Azure SQL Database | C) On-demand scalable computing resources |
✔ Correct Matches:
- Azure Virtual Machines → C) On-demand scalable computing resources
- Azure Functions → A) Serverless computing for event-driven apps
- Azure SQL Database → B) Fully managed cloud-based relational database
Scenario-Based Questions
💡 Format: These questions provide a real-world business scenario and ask you to choose the best solution based on Azure capabilities.
✅ Example:
A company wants to improve its disaster recovery strategy by replicating virtual machines to another Azure region. Which Azure service should they use?
A) Azure Site Recovery
B) Azure Backup
C) Azure Policy
D) Azure Monitor
✔ Correct Answer: A) Azure Site Recovery
Yes/No or True/False Questions
💡 Format: Simple statement-based questions where you select Yes/No or True/False.
✅ Example:
Azure Virtual Machines can automatically scale out to handle increased traffic without additional configuration.
🔘 True
🔘 False
✔ Correct Answer: False (You need to configure Azure Virtual Machine Scale Sets for auto-scaling.)
How to Prepare for AZ-900 Exam Questions
Now that you know what kinds of questions to expect, here’s how to prepare effectively:
✅ 1. Review Microsoft’s Official Learning Paths
Microsoft provides free self-paced learning that covers all exam objectives. Check them out here.
✅ 2. Get Hands-On Experience with Azure
Reading about Azure isn’t enough—you need to practice using the Azure portal to reinforce concepts.
💡 Want hands-on practice? Try our Hands-On Azure Labs to build real-world skills.
✅ 3. Take a Structured Course with Practice Exams
A structured course can help clarify concepts, reinforce learning, and provide exam-like practice questions.
📌 Check out my AZ-900 Bootcamp Course for step-by-step guidance and practice tests.
✅ 4. Use Practice Tests to Identify Weak Areas
Taking mock exams will help you get comfortable with the question formats and time management.
Final Thoughts
The AZ-900 exam is a great way to validate your Azure fundamentals and take your first step into the cloud. By understanding the types of questions you’ll face, getting hands-on practice, and taking structured courses, you can pass the exam with confidence!
💡 Need structured learning?
👉 Explore our Hands-On Azure Labs
👉 Check out my AZ-900 Bootcamp Course for guided study & practice exams.
Good luck on your AZ-900 certification journey! 🎯
