AZ-900 exam guide: format, domains, cost, and a free Azure Fundamentals practice quiz covering cloud concepts, Azure services, and management & governance.
Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) is Microsoft's entry-level cloud certification. It proves foundational knowledge of cloud concepts and core Azure services, security, governance, and pricing.
There are no prerequisites, making it a great starting point for anyone — technical or not — beginning an Azure journey.
▶ Start the free AZ-900 practice quiz| Certification | Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) |
|---|---|
| Exam code | AZ-900 |
| Level | Foundational |
| Format | Multiple choice (some multi-response) |
| Questions | 40–60 questions |
| Duration | ~45–60 minutes |
| Passing score | 700 / 1000 |
| Cost (USD) | $99 |
| Validity | Does not expire |
| Prerequisites | None |
Exam details change over time — always confirm the current specifics on the official exam page before you book.
The official exam is organized into these domains. Our practice bank mirrors them so you can drill each area:
| Domain | Exam weight | Practice questions |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud Concepts | 25-30% | 10 |
| Azure Architecture and Services | 35-40% | 16 |
| Azure Management and Governance | 30-35% | 15 |
Understand cloud concepts (IaaS/PaaS/SaaS, public/private/hybrid) and Azure core services: compute, storage, networking, and databases.
Know the management and governance tools: Azure Policy, RBAC, resource groups, Cost Management, and Microsoft Entra ID.
The free quiz below covers all three exam domains with explanations.
Our free AZ-900 practice quiz has 41 scenario-based questions covering every exam domain. Each question includes the correct answer, a plain-English explanation of why it is right (and why the alternatives are wrong), and a reference to the relevant topic — so you learn as you go, not just test yourself.
▶ Practice AZ-900 now — 41 questions, freeYes as a starting credential — it builds vocabulary and confidence before role-based exams like AZ-104.
Fundamentals certifications currently do not expire, unlike role-based ones. Confirm on the official page.
Typically 40–60 questions; you need about 700/1000 to pass.
Role-based associate exams such as AZ-104 (Administrator) or AZ-204 (Developer).