Exam AZ-305: Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions FAQs
Microsoft AZ-305 Exam Basic FAQ
1. What is Microsoft AZ-305 Exam?
Candidates with subject matter knowledge in developing cloud and hybrid solutions that operate on Microsoft Azure, including computing, network, storage, monitoring, and security, should take AZ-305: Designing Microsoft Azure Infrastructure Solutions. This position requires consulting stakeholders and converting business needs into designs for safe, scalable, and dependable Azure solutions, among other duties. Furthermore, an Azure Solutions Architect collaborates with developers, administrators, and other roles involved in the implementation of Azure solutions.
2. What is the knowledge required for the Microsoft AZ-305 Exam?
- Candidate for this certification should have advanced expertise and understanding in networking, virtualization, identity, security, business continuity, disaster recovery, data platforms, and governance.
- Secondly, they must understand how actions made in each area influence the overall solution.
- Lastly, they should also be familiar with Azure management, Azure development, and DevOps procedures.
3. How many questions are there on AZ-305 Exam?
In the Microsoft AZ-305 exam, there will be 40-60 questions.
4. What is the course outline for the AZ-305 Exam?
The topics in the Microsoft AZ-305 exam are –
- Firstly, Planning identity, governance, and monitoring solutions
- Secondly, Designing data storage solutions
- Thirdly, Designing business continuity solutions
- Lastly, Planning infrastructure solutions
5. How much the AZ-305 Exam will cost?
The Microsoft AZ-305 exam will cost $165 USD with additional taxes.
6. What is the passing score for the Microsoft AZ-305 exam?
A candidate must get a score of 700 or better in order to pass the exam.
7. What is the exam reschedule or cancellation policy?
If you want to cancel or reschedule the exam, then you are required to do it at least 6 days prior to your appointment. In case you failed to do it 24 hours prior to the exam then it may result in loss of the entire fee.
8. In what language can we give the AZ-305 Exam?
This exam is available in the English language.
9. What accommodations are available for candidates with disabilities?
Microsoft is ensures that exams are accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities.
Microsoft Azure AZ-305 Exam Specifics FAQ
1. What types of questions are there on the Microsoft Certification exams?
Microsoft introduces innovative testing technologies and question types, so, they do not provide for the specific item types that will appear on a given exam.
2. Why there is use if case study exam format?
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.
3. Can we review the questions after completion of case study?
Yes, you may review the questions in a case study only after moving to the next case or section of the exam. After completing a case study and its associated questions, a review screen will appear.
4. How do we know if an exam has been updated when a new feature or function is added?
Microsoft reviews its exams every two months. However, any changes that affect the objective domain and the existing questions are incorporated into the exam. Moreover, inaccurate questions are removed from the exam and some items are modified with addition of new items. Microsoft has the right to update content to maintain the validity and relevance of certifications.
5. What is a short answer question in the Microsoft exam?
In the short answer question type, there are questions for which you have to write several lines of code in the available text-entry area. There you can choose from key word options which are provided for you to use in the code you write. However, after entering your code, you can check your syntax.
6. 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.
7. Can I review all of my answers before leaving a section or completing the exam?
Yes, you can review your answers to most questions. However, there are yes/no questions that describe a problem and a possible solution. And, you will not be able to review these questions answers. In addition, after you move to the next question in this set, 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.
Microsoft Exam Scoring and Results FAQ
1. 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.
2. How do the score report look like?
A numeric score for overall exam performance, pass/fail status, a bar chart demonstrating performance on each skill area examined on the exam, and advice on how to interpret your findings and future actions are all included in the score report. Candidates can use this information to identify their areas of strength and weakness.
3. 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 reflects in the score reports, which give an overall numerical score. We give score bars to illustrate topic areas of strength and weakness instead of providing a numerical score for each segment.
4. How are exam scores calculated?
After you finish the exam, the points you earned on each question are added up and compared to the cut score to see if you passed or failed.
5. If I receive the same score every time I retake the same exam, does this imply an error in the results computation?
No, getting the same score on several attempts does not mean the algorithm that calculates the results is wrong. It’s not unusual for applicants to have close or identical results on repeated exam tries. The exam’s consistency in evaluating skills in this topic category demonstrate by this outcome. If this happens on several occasions, you should reassess your test preparation and look for alternate ways to study and practice the abilities assessed by the exam.
6. I passed my first Microsoft Certification exam (at Pearson VUE). Now what do I do?
Congratulations! See your benefits and exams dashboard to learn more about next steps and potential perks. Use the same Microsoft account that you used to register for your exam to log in.
7. If I do not pass, what can I do?
Prioritize the abilities you should practice by concentrating on the topic areas where you performed poorly on your test and the content areas with the largest percentage of questions. You should also go to the tools and Study Groups listed on the test specifics page. When you’re ready to repeat the exam, make an appointment as you would normally. You must pay for each exam you repeat, and you must adhere to Microsoft’s retake policy.
8. If I do not pass an exam, can I have a refund?
No. Microsoft does not offer refunds for exams you do not pass or exam appointments you miss.
