How to Pass the Microsoft AZ-900 Azure Fundamentals Exam in 2026

AZ-900 is Microsoft’s entry-level cloud certification and one of the fastest-growing credentials in IT. It proves you understand cloud fundamentals and the Azure ecosystem — making it a natural first step for IT professionals, help desk analysts, project managers, and anyone whose organization runs on Azure. Whether you’re pivoting into cloud or adding foundational credentials, AZ-900 is the place to start.

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AZ-900 Domain Breakdown

  • Cloud Concepts (25–30%) — What the cloud is, shared responsibility model, cloud service types (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), and the benefits of cloud computing
  • Azure Architecture & Services (35–40%) — The largest domain: core Azure components, compute, networking, storage, and identity services like Entra ID
  • Azure Management & Governance (30–35%) — Cost management, Azure Policy, resource locks, monitoring tools, and governance frameworks

Exam Day Logistics

  • Questions: 40–60 (multiple choice, drag-and-drop, case studies)
  • Time: 60 minutes
  • Passing Score: 700/1000
  • Cost: $165
  • Experience Required: None — designed for candidates with no prior technical background

How to Study

AZ-900 is a conceptual exam — you won’t be writing code or configuring live systems, but you need a solid mental model of how Azure works. Start with Azure Architecture & Services since it’s the heaviest domain (35–40%) and introduces the core services you’ll see throughout the exam. Use the Cover6 Train Up method: begin with 25-question focused sets to find your weak areas, build to 50-question mixed sessions, then run timed 60-question full exams until you’re consistently scoring 80% or above. The study guide included with the Cover6 AZ-900 practice exam explains the “why” behind every answer, which matters for a conceptual exam like this one. Microsoft Learn’s free AZ-900 learning path pairs well with practice questions — use both together for best results.

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AZ-900 is a fast credential with lasting value — but you need to prepare systematically. Our Practice Exam + Study Guide gives you everything you need to walk in confident.

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