AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator
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The AZ-104 exam
- Questions: 286
- Exam time: 100 min
What AZ-104 covers
Every question and flashcard is mapped to the AZ-104: Microsoft Azure Administrator skills outline so you only revise what is on the exam.
- Manage Azure identities and governance
- Implement and manage storage
- Deploy and manage Azure compute resources
- Implement and manage virtual networking
- Monitor and maintain Azure resources
Why earn the AZ-104 certification in 2026
AZ-104 is Microsoft's associate-level certification for Azure administrators. Microsoft expects candidates to have subject matter expertise implementing, managing, and monitoring an organisation's Azure environment, including networking, storage, compute, identity, and governance. There is no prerequisite certification. The exam covers identity and governance, storage, compute resources, virtual networking, and monitoring.
Who should sit this exam
System administrators managing Azure environments, cloud engineers responsible for infrastructure, DevOps professionals working with Azure resources, and IT managers overseeing cloud operations.
Exam tips
- Practice hands-on with Azure CLI, PowerShell, and ARM templates in a sandbox
- Know NSG rules, VNet peering, VPN Gateway, and ExpressRoute configurations
- Understand Azure RBAC roles, custom roles, and policy assignments
- Review Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and diagnostic settings thoroughly
AZ-104 skill areas and weights
The AZ-104 skills outline was updated on 17 April 2026. The change log lists minor edits to the audience profile and to five objective groups: Azure Files and Azure Blob Storage, virtual machines, containers, virtual networks, and monitoring resources.
- Manage Azure identities and governance: 20 to 25%
- Implement and manage storage: 15 to 20%
- Deploy and manage Azure compute resources: 20 to 25%
- Implement and manage virtual networking: 15 to 20%
- Monitor and maintain Azure resources: 10 to 15%
Source: Microsoft Learn study guide for AZ-104, skills measured as of 17 April 2026.
AZ-104 exam format: questions, duration and passing score
- Passing score: A score of 700 or greater is required to pass.
- Duration: You have 100 minutes to complete the exam, according to the Microsoft AZ-104 exam page. Microsoft lists 100 minutes for associate exams without labs and 120 minutes for those that may contain labs, and it gives you the exam time when you register.
- Number of questions: Microsoft does not state a fixed question count on the AZ-104 exam page. Its exam duration page says most Microsoft Certification exams typically contain 40 to 60 questions, and that the number varies by exam.
- Question types: Microsoft does not identify exact question types before the exam. It lists active screen, build list, case study, drag and drop, hot area, multiple choice and lab questions as samples you might see, and the AZ-104 exam page says the exam may include interactive components.
- Microsoft Learn during the exam: Associate and expert exams let you open Microsoft Learn while you answer. The exam timer keeps running while you do.
- Exam fee: The fee depends on the country or region where you sit the exam. Microsoft shows it when you schedule.
- Retakes: If you fail, you can retake the exam 24 hours after the first attempt. The wait for later retakes varies.
- Renewal: The certification expires annually. You renew it by passing a free online assessment on Microsoft Learn.
Sources: Microsoft Learn study guide for AZ-104, the AZ-104 exam page and exam duration and exam experience.
How to use this AZ-104 practice exam
The 286 AZ-104 practice questions follow the five skill areas in Microsoft's outline, so you can drill the area you are weakest in instead of working down one long list. Every question comes with an explanation and a documentation reference. Read both after a wrong answer, and after a right answer you were unsure of.
Weight your time by the official percentages. Identities and governance and compute resources are each 20 to 25% of the exam, so they deserve more sessions than monitoring at 10 to 15%.
Questions you miss come back through spaced repetition, so a topic you got wrong on Monday is asked again before you rely on it. Keep going until those misses stop appearing.
Finish with timed practice. Sit a full set in one go against the 100-minute limit and treat the result as a measure of pacing as well as knowledge. The skills outline is task-based, so pair the questions with hands-on work in the Azure portal, Azure CLI and PowerShell.
We write our questions to Microsoft's published skills outline. They are practice material rather than a copy of the live exam, and we do not support the use of exam dumps.
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Frequently asked about AZ-104
How many questions are on the AZ-104 exam?
Microsoft does not state a fixed number on the AZ-104 exam page. Its exam duration page says most Microsoft Certification exams typically contain 40 to 60 questions and that the number varies by exam, so plan for a range rather than a fixed count.
How long is the AZ-104 exam?
The Microsoft AZ-104 exam page says you have 100 minutes to complete the exam. Check the time shown when you register, because Microsoft lists 120 minutes for associate exams that may contain labs.
What is the AZ-104 passing score?
You need a score of 700 or greater to pass.
What types of questions are on the AZ-104 exam?
Microsoft does not identify exact question types before the exam. Samples it shows include multiple choice, drag and drop, hot area, build list, case studies and labs. You can try each type in the exam sandbox on Microsoft Learn.
How many AZ-104 practice questions should I do?
There is no official number. Our bank has 286 AZ-104 questions. A sensible plan is to work through the bank once by skill area, repeat the questions you missed until you answer them correctly, then finish with timed sets. Coverage of all five skill areas matters more than a total.
Are these AZ-104 practice questions the same as the real exam?
No. They are written to Microsoft's published skills outline to test the same skills and judgement. They are not copied from the live exam.
Can I use Microsoft Learn during the AZ-104 exam?
Yes. Microsoft says you can access Microsoft Learn while you complete an associate or expert exam. The exam timer continues while you search, so use it for specific lookups.
What is the difficulty level of AZ-104?
AZ-104 is an associate-level certification requiring hands-on experience with Azure administration. It covers intermediate to advanced topics including virtual networks, Azure AD, monitoring, and backup/disaster recovery.
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