AZ-104 Practice Tests

Microsoft Azure Administrator

Demonstrate key skills to configure, manage, secure, and administer Microsoft Azure environments. Get exam-ready with blueprint-aligned questions, detailed explanations, and real readiness gauges.

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Duration

100 minutes

Questions

40-60 questions

Cost

Varies by region (priced where you are proctored)
Where to register
Microsoft

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01·Overview

Certification overview

The format, prerequisites, and what to expect on exam day.

Exam details

  • Exam Code

    AZ-104

  • Duration

    100 minutes

  • Questions

    40-60 questions

  • Format

    Multiple choice, multiple response, drag and drop, case studies, labs

  • Passing Score

    700/1000

  • Cost

    Varies by region (priced where you are proctored)

  • Validity

    12 months. Renew free by passing online assessment

  • Languages

    English, Chinese (Simplified), Korean, Japanese, French, Spanish, German, Portuguese (Brazil), Chinese (Traditional), Italian

Prerequisites
  • Solid understanding of operating systems and networking
  • Knowledge of server virtualization concepts
  • Experience or familiarity with PowerShell and Azure CLI
  • Hands-on experience with the Azure portal
  • Ability to read and interpret Azure Resource Manager templates or Bicep files
  • Understanding of Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) concepts
02·Domains

Exam domains

Topics on the official blueprint, with their relative weight.

01
Manage Azure identities and governance
20-25% of exam
  • Create and manage Microsoft Entra users and groups
  • Manage access to Azure resources using built-in roles and role assignments
  • Implement Azure Policy, resource locks, and resource tags
  • Configure management groups and subscriptions
02
Implement and manage storage
15-20% of exam
  • Configure Azure Storage firewalls, virtual networks, and shared access signature (SAS) tokens
  • Create and configure storage accounts with proper redundancy and encryption
  • Configure Azure Files and Azure Blob Storage, including tiers and soft delete
  • Manage data with Azure Storage Explorer, AzCopy, and lifecycle management
03
Deploy and manage Azure compute resources
20-25% of exam
  • Deploy and manage virtual machines, including sizing, disks, and availability options
  • Deploy resources using Azure Resource Manager templates and Bicep files
  • Create and configure App Service plans, applications, and deployment slots
  • Provision and manage containers using Container Registry, Container Instances, and Container Apps
04
Implement and manage virtual networking
15-20% of exam
  • Create and configure virtual networks, subnets, and peering
  • Configure network security groups and application security groups
  • Implement Azure Bastion, service endpoints, and private endpoints
  • Configure Azure DNS, load balancers, and troubleshoot network connectivity
05
Monitor and maintain Azure resources
10-15% of exam
  • Interpret metrics and configure logging in Azure Monitor
  • Set up alert rules, action groups, and alert processing rules
  • Create Recovery Services vaults and Azure Backup vaults with backup policies
  • Configure Azure Site Recovery for failover to secondary regions
03·Key topics

What you actually study

Service families and concept clusters that show up across questions.

Identity and Access

  • Microsoft Entra ID and user provisioning
  • Role-based access control (RBAC)
  • Multi-factor authentication
  • Azure Key Vault
  • Managed identities

Compute Services

  • Virtual machines and scale sets
  • App Service and deployment slots
  • Container Registry and instances
  • Azure Container Apps
  • Azure Functions

Storage and Data

  • Blob Storage and tiers
  • Azure Files
  • Storage account security
  • Backup and recovery
  • Data redundancy options

Networking

  • Virtual networks and subnets
  • Network security groups
  • Load balancers
  • Application Gateway
  • Azure Bastion

Infrastructure as Code

  • Azure Resource Manager templates
  • Bicep files
  • Template deployment and export
  • Policy as code
  • Automation

Monitoring and Compliance

  • Azure Monitor insights
  • Log Analytics queries
  • Azure Advisor recommendations
  • Cost management and budgets
  • Site Recovery and failover
04·Study tips

How to actually pass it

Practical strategies for the weeks before, and the morning of.

Preparation strategy
  • Create a free Azure account and practice hands-on with the Azure portal
  • Work through Microsoft Learn modules aligned to the official exam blueprint
  • Master Azure CLI and PowerShell commands for resource management
  • Create and deploy ARM templates and Bicep files in your own environment
  • Practice with real Azure resources like VMs, storage, and networking components
  • Study Azure documentation on identity, security, and governance features
  • Take practice assessments to identify weak areas before the exam
Exam day
  • Read multi-part questions carefully, noting what each component asks
  • Review the overview pages that appear when you launch the exam to understand the question types
  • Use Microsoft Learn during the exam for unfamiliar concepts (allowed on AZ-104 since 2023)
  • Flag complex case studies and return to them later if time permits
  • Pace yourself across 100 minutes for 40 to 60 questions (about 1.5 to 2 minutes each)
  • Double-check answers for interactive components like drag and drop and hot area
  • Stay focused, the exam tests practical administration, not trivia

AZ-104 is infrastructure fundamentals, not expert wizardry.

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