Microsoft Azure AZ-104 Exam Basic FAQ
Microsoft Azure AZ-104 Exam Basic FAQ
What is Microsoft Azure AZ-104 Exam?
The Microsoft AZ-104 exam is an updated version of the Microsoft AZ-103 test. The AZ-104 exam is a new route to Microsoft Azure Administrator certification. The test is designed to assess a candidate’s ability to implement, manage, and monitor identity in a cloud environment as an Azure Administrator. The certification test is a new version with new features that have been loaded and updated.
How many questions will be there in AZ-104 Exam?
There will be 40-60 questions to answer in the allotted duration of 120 minutes.
What is the course outline for AZ-104 Exam?
The main areas to focus on the AZ-104 exam are –
- Manage Azure identities and governance (15—20%)
- Implement and manage storage (15—20%)
- Deploy and manage Azure compute resources (20—25%)
- Configure and manage virtual networking (20—25%)
- Monitor and maintain Azure resources (10—15%)
How much the AZ-104 Exam will cost?
The exam will dost you $165 USD including the additional taxes.
What is the time duration for the exam?
You will get 120 minutes to complete the Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate exam.
What is the exam reschedule or cancellation policy?
Candidates who need to postpone or reschedule an exam must do so at least 6 days before the scheduled appointment. If you do not complete it 24 hours prior to the exam, you risk losing your entire fee.
What is AZ-104 retake policy?
You can retake the exam only after 24 hours of the failed attempt. Candidates have to each time they make an attempt.
What are the languages available for Microsoft Azure AZ-104 Exam?
This exam is available only in the English language.
How to prepare for the Microsoft exam?
- The best method to prepare for an exam is to practise the skills that will be tested. To pass Microsoft Certification examinations, get hands-on experience with the technologies. However, there are related online courses and instructor-led courses that are designed to teach the skills needed to succeed in the job role, with a subset of those abilities being examined on the exam.
- Review the “Skills Measured” part of the Exam Details page to get a head start on your preparation. Compare your skills to what will be assessed on the exam. Practice until you no longer face those difficulties.
How do I schedule the AZ-104 exam?
The exam can be scheduled at Pearson VUE.
Does Microsoft provide test accommodations for candidates with disability?
Microsoft ensures that exams are accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities.
Microsoft Azure AZ-104 Exam Specifics FAQ
What types of questions are there on the Microsoft Certification exams?
Microsoft develops cutting-edge testing technology and question kinds, thus they don’t specify which item types will appear on any given exam.
Why there is use if case study exam format?
Complex situations are used in the case study exam format to more effectively mirror what professionals perform on the job. The scenario-based questions in the case studies, on the other hand, are intended to assess your ability to identify the important information needed to solve an issue, analyze it, and synthesize it in order to make decisions.
How do we know if an exam has been updated when a new feature or function is added?
Every two months, Microsoft conducts a review of its examinations. Any modifications to the objective domain or current questions, on the other hand, are integrated into the exam. Furthermore, incorrect questions are eliminated from the exam, and some elements are changed or replaced with new ones. Microsoft has the right to amend content in order to keep certifications valid and relevant.
What is a short answer question in the Microsoft exam?
There are questions of the short response question type that can be answered by writing a few lines of code in the available text-entry field. There, you can select from a number of key word possibilities to use in the code you create. You can, however, double-check your syntax once you’ve entered your code.
How many points are given for short answer questions?
The short answer questions are worth one point. However, if the question is worth more than one point, it is indicated as the number of points that it is worth in the question itself.
Is there any negative marking for wrong answer?
No, you are not penalized for answering incorrectly. As, for single-point items, you need to answer completely and correctly to be awarded the point. And, you don’t earn points for the parts of your response that are incorrect.
Can I review all of my answers before leaving a section or completing the exam?
Yes, you can go back over your responses to the majority of the questions. Yes/no questions, on the other hand, describe an issue and a potential remedy. You will also be unable to review the answers to these questions. Furthermore, you will not be allowed to amend your answer once you have moved on to the following question in this set. These questions are preceded by an overview screen that conveys this information, and each question contains a reminder that after you leave a question, you cannot return to it or amend your response.
Microsoft Azure AZ-104 Exam Scoring and Results FAQ
When and how will I get my exam results?
Within a few minutes of finishing the exam, you will be notified if you passed or failed. You will also receive a printed report that includes your exam score as well as feedback on your performance in the skill areas assessed.
Does the score report show a numerical score for each section?
Each part does not have a numerical score in the score reports. Only the pass/fail status is reflected in the score reports, which give an overall numerical score. We provide score bars to illustrate subject areas of strength and weakness instead of providing a numerical score for each segment.
If I receive the same score every time I retake the same exam, does this imply an error in the computation of the results?
No, getting the same score on several attempts does not mean the program that calculates the results is wrong. It’s not unusual for candidates to get close or identical results on repeated exam tries. The exam’s consistency in evaluating skills in this content category is demonstrated by this outcome. However, if this happens on several occasions, you should reassess your exam preparation and look for alternate ways to study and practice the skills assessed by the exam.
If I do not pass, what can I do?
Prioritize the abilities you should practice by concentrating on the content areas where you performed poorly on your exam and the content areas with the largest percentage of questions. You might also wish to look through the materials on the test details page, as well as our Study Groups, which are listed at the bottom of each exam’s details page. Further, when you’re ready to repeat the exam, make an appointment as you would normally. You must pay for each exam you retake, and you must adhere to Microsoft’s retake policy.
Microsoft Azure AZ-104 Exam Security and Integrity Policy FAQ
Am I required to accept a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) before I take an exam?
Before taking any Microsoft exam, candidates must agree to the provisions of a nondisclosure agreement (NDA). Aspirants are legally required by the NDA to keep information about exam material confidential. By legally preventing piracy and/or unlawful use of test content, requiring the acceptance of the NDA helps maintain the security of Microsoft Certification exams and the integrity of the Microsoft Certification Program.
What is cheating?
Cheating is defined as any dishonest conduct that can immediately disqualify a candidate from taking the exam. This type of extreme wrongdoing has a negative impact on the Microsoft Certification Program’s legitimacy.
What are falsified score reports?
Falsified score reports are those that Microsoft considers to be unauthentic or that in any way deceive or defraud the Microsoft Certified Professional programme.
What happens if a candidate creates a falsifies a score report?
If Microsoft determines that a candidate lied on a score report, the candidate may be barred from taking any future Microsoft tests, and his or her previous or existing credentials may be revoked.
What is proxy testing?
When someone takes an exam on behalf of another candidate, it is known as proxy testing. However, Proxy testing, whether as a test taker or as the person who hired the test taker, is a form of misconduct and fraud.
FAQ Academic pricing on exams
Can I get a refund if I initially registered and paid for an exam without verifying an academic discount, but I’m verified now?
No. You must pay commercial pricing and will not receive a refund if you elect to register and pay for an exam before you have validated your student status. Before finishing your registration and payment, be sure you’ve been verified.
Does my academic verification expire?
Yes. Your academic verification is only valid for 12 months. After 12 months, you need to repeat the verification process.
I’m an educator. Can I still receive an academic discount (in applicable countries) on my Microsoft Certification exam delivered with Pearson VUE?
Yes. You need to follow the same process as a student. In other words, you must select “Student” as your job function in your Microsoft account profile, and you must verify your status through the same process as a student.
Who do I contact for questions regarding the academic verification process for Microsoft Certification exams?
If you have general questions related to exam registration or questions specific to a new or pending verification request, please contact Certification Support.
FAQ Accommodation Requests
How can I request an accommodation?
Candidates may request an accommodation through Pearson VUE using their “Reasonable Adjustments Request System” https://rs.hgportal.net/amer/candidate.
I have documentation that is from more than 5 years ago. Why can’t I use it to meet the documentation requirements?
The pattern of disabilities changes with time. They can become more or less severe as time goes on. As a result, the accommodations based on obsolete documents may no longer be appropriate. The purpose of the accommodation process is to make sure you get an accommodation that makes your exam experience as similar to everyone else’s as feasible while retaining the validity and reliability of the assessment process. Furthermore, the more current your documentation is, the more likely VUE will be able to provide you with accommodations that fulfil your requirements.
I have a hearing aid/wheelchair/need an inhaler/etc. Do I need an approval to bring that into the testing room?
As this is considered a comfort aid, it does not require prior permission. Comfort aids, on the other hand, shall only be permitted in the testing room after a visual inspection by the Test Center staff. Unless otherwise specified, a visual inspection will be conducted by studying the object without touching it (or the candidate) and without asking the candidate to remove the item.
