Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104)

The content of the AZ-104 exam was updated on March 26, 2021. The AZ-104 exam outline -

1. Manage Azure identities and governance (15-20%);

2. Implement and manage storage (15-20%);

3. Deploy and manage Azure compute resources (20-25%);

4. Configure and manage virtual networking (25-30%);

5. Monitor and back up Azure resources (10-15%)

Microsoft reports scaled scores so that candidates who have to retake a certification exam can determine if their performance is improving. The actual cut score (the number of items you need to answer correctly) is based on input from a group of subject-matter experts who review the difficulty of the questions in relation to the expected skills of the target audience. 

Candidates have access to review most of their questions. However, there are yes/no questions that describe a problem and a possible solution, which means you will not be able to review these questions. Once you move forward, you are not able to change your answer. These questions are preceded by an overview screen that provides this information, and each question includes a reminder that you cannot return to the question or change your answer after leaving it.

The score report is basically a presentation of your overall exam performance. It includes pass/fail status, a bar chart showing performance on each skill area assessed on the exam, and details on how to interpret your results and next steps. Using this information, candidates can easily determine their areas of core strengths and possible weaknesses.

The score reports do not show a numerical score for each section. The score reports provide an overall numerical score to reflect the pass/fail status only. As an alternative to providing a numerical score for each section, we provide score bars to show subject areas of strength and weakness.

The short answer questions give you one point. For instance, 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.

In the short answer question type, there are questions that are solved by writing several lines of code in the available text-entry area. There you can choose from keyword options that are provided for you to use in the code you write. However, after entering your code, you can check your syntax.

The bar chart shows your performance on each section, or skill area, assessed on the exam. On the left of the graph, each section of the exam is listed along with the percentage of the exam that was devoted to it. The lengths of the bars provide information regarding your section-level performance and map to the percentage of items that you answered correctly in that content area. Bars that are further to the left reflect weaker performance, and bars that are further to the right reflect stronger performance.

You may review the questions in a case study only after moving to the next case or section of the exam. Once you complete a case study and its associated questions, a review dialogue box will appear.

Candidates who want to cancel or reschedule the exam are required to do it at least 6 days prior to the appointment. In case you failed to do it 24 hours prior to the exam, then it may result in the loss of the entire fee.

The case study exam format uses complex scenarios that more accurately simulate what professionals do on the job. However, scenario-based questions included in the case studies are designed to test your ability to identify the critical information needed to solve a problem and then analyze and synthesize it to make decisions.

As compared to other Microsoft role-based exams, the AZ-104 exam is rated as an ‘Intermediate’ level exam.  In the AZ-104 exam, you can expect questions from the five modules listed in the exam outline, as well as case studies, to assess your ability to comprehend advanced technical topics.

Is the AZ-104 exam easy?

Microsoft ensures that exams are accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities.

You will receive a notification stating your pass or fail status within a few minutes after completing your exam. You will receive a printed report that provides your exam score and feedback on your performance on the skill areas measured.

After you complete your exam, the points you earned on each question are summed and then compared with the cut score to determine whether the result is pass or fail.

The AZ-104 cheat sheet provides a recap for the AZ-104 exam with all the essential details and required resources to crack the exam.  Learn about governance and Management in Azure, Azure Virtual Machines, Networking Fundamentals, Azure Powershell and more.

Microsoft Azure AZ-104 Cheat Sheet

You can retake the exam only after 24 hours of the failed attempt. Candidates have to each time they make an attempt.

A re-evaluation of your score is unlikely to change your pass/fail status. Because Microsoft must ensure that candidates who pass exams and earn our certifications have demonstrated the required proficiency level(s) across the skill domain(s), the final result of an exam is rarely changed based on a re-evaluation of your exam results. 

Develop expertise as an Azure Administrator and have a strong understanding of core Azure services, workloads, security, and governance. Learn to implement, monitor, and maintain Microsoft Azure solutions, including major services related to computing, storage, network, and security.

AZ-104 Interview Questions

You can start preparing with updated AZ-104 online course with approx 23 hours + Learning videos with all Course Objectives Covered, and scenarios based Lab-Exercises.

Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate AZ-104 Online Course

Prepare for AZ-104 to become Azure Administrators with a focus on key concepts - 

• Learn governance and Management in Azure
• Intro to Azure Virtual Machines
• Networking Fundamentals
• Network Security
• Using Azure CLI to control azure services

AZ-104 Online Tutorial

The AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate is a professional certification exam designed for candidates who want to achieve expertise in implementing, managing, and monitoring an organization’s Microsoft azure environment.  

Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate AZ-104 Exam Format

We have a detailed study guide with a focus on key areas including - 

• Managing Azure identities and governance 
• Implementing and managing storage 
• Deploying and managing Azure compute resources 
• Configuring and managing virtual networking 
• Monitoring Azure resources 

Microsoft Azure Administrator AZ-104 Study Guide

Candidates planning to take the AZ-104 exam are suggested to have a strong understanding of core Azure services, workloads, security, and governance. The AZ-104 exam measures the candidate’s skills as an Azure Administrator to implement, manage, and monitor identity in a cloud environment.

How to start preparing for the AZ-104 Azure Administrator Exam?