HOW I PASSED THE MICROSOFT AZURE FUNDAMENTALS (AZ-900) EXAM
In response to my recent LinkedIn post, I’m excited to share practical tips to help you prepare for the AZ-900 exam and discuss the resources that helped me achieve the Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Certification.
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My name is Elizabeth Ekedoro | LinkedIn | X(Twitter),
I am a SOC Analyst with a background in biology and a passion for cybersecurity. After transitioning into the field of cybersecurity in 2023, I’ve been dedicated to building practical and theoretical knowledge. Working in a cloud-based infrastructure, I aim to deepen my cloud security skills.
Thanks to DippleDiamond for providing my exam voucher!
Let’s get started and gain a deeper understanding of Microsoft Azure Fundamentals!
THE MICROSOFT FUNDAMENTALS (AZ-900) EXAM OVERVIEW
The AZ-900 exam is beginner-friendly. It offers the basics you need to build your technical skills and your confidence. Prove your knowledge of cloud computing concepts, models, and services, such as public, private, and hybrid cloud, in addition to infrastructure as a service (IaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), and software as a service (SaaS). And show your expertise on how Azure supports security, privacy, compliance, and trust.
This certification is ideal for people with little to no knowledge of the cloud or technology professionals who want to demonstrate foundational knowledge of cloud concepts in general and Microsoft Azure in particular. This is a common starting point in a journey towards a career in Azure.
The exam covers three main domains:
1.Describe Cloud Concepts.
2. Describe Architecture and Services.
3. Describe Azure Management and Governance.
For a detailed overview, visit the Microsoft Certification page.
EXAM POLICY
Microsoft allows you to cancel the Exam for free up to 24 hours before your booked appointment. However, if you fail to show up for your exam on the scheduled date without postponing or canceling it, Microsoft maintains the right to charge you the full exam cost. Through the Certification Dashboard, you can reschedule or cancel your planned exams.
EXAM FORMAT AND TIPS YOU CAN’T AFFORD TO MISS
Understanding the exam format helps you prepare better. Here’s what you need to know about the Microsoft AZ-900 certification exam:
Exam Details:
- Cost: 99 USD
- Format: Proctored, closed-book exam with interactive components.
- Question Types: Multiple-choice and multi-response.
- Duration: The Microsoft AZ-900 has a 45-minute exam duration (Exam duration refers to the amount of time that you have to complete the exam) and, a 65-minute seat duration (Seat duration refers to the amount of time that you should allocate for the exam. It actually includes the time needed to review the instructions, read and accept the Microsoft Certification Exam Candidate Agreement, complete the exam questions, and provide comments after you complete it (if you choose to do so).
- Passing Score: 700 and above.
- Retake Policy: If you fail the exam you do not need to worry, you can retake the exam 24 hours after the first attempt.
Exam-Taking Tips:
- Strategically answer questions by Identifying and eliminating incorrect options to increase your chances of selecting the correct answer.
- To effectively manage, if you encounter a difficult question, skip it and come back later. Don’t waste time on a single question.
- Attempt all questions, even if you’re unsure. There’s no penalty for incorrect answers.
- Your exam results will be displayed immediately after completion.
For more on exam experience, check out Microsoft’s exam experience guide.
STUDY RESOURCES
- The Microsft learning platform: Microsoft Learn provides free, interactive, and self-paced courses that cover all the topics you need to know for the exam. You can access the Azure Fundamentals learning path here.
2. The Microsoft Azure Practice Test: Microsoft Learn provides practice exams that simulate the real experience. Practice test will help boost your confidence and help you get comfortable with the exam format. The test was instrumental in testing my knowledge and identifying areas needing improvement. You can access the practice exam here: Practice Assessment | Microsoft Learn
3. YouTube: I explored third-party resources on YouTube for more practice questions. Channels like Tech With Jaspal (Link) and Dean Cyber (Link) offered valuable insights into exam question patterns, structures, and expectations.
PASSING THE EXAM
I opted to take the exam at a test center (You can write the exam in the comfort of your home). To pass the AZ-900 exam, my approach involved understanding the exam objectives and the concepts covered in the Microsoft training course materials, taking a practice exam, and analyzing my mistakes to identify areas for improvement.
During my exam, I successfully accessed the exam environment. Carefully read through to ensure all questions were answered and strategically managed my time.
CONCLUSION
The AZ-9900 certification has equipped me with a solid foundation in cloud fundamentals. As more organizations migrate to the cloud, we need the skills to identify and mitigate cloud-specific threats effectively. With the cloud landscape constantly evolving, staying current helps us better secure our organization. Following this accomplishment, I received my certification and badge within 48 hours.
Thank you for reading, and I hope these insights help with your AZ-900 journey! Don’t forget to subscribe to my newsletter for more updates, and feel free to support my work by buying me a coffee.
If you’ve passed the Microsoft Azure Fundamentals exam, drop a comment by sharing your experiences in the comments, and let’s build a supportive community.
Until next time — Stay cyber-awesome!
