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Exam Format

  • Exam Code: DP‑900
  • Level: Fundamentals-level certification for cloud and data beginners
  • Duration: 120 minutes to complete the exam 
  • Passing Score: 700 out of 1,000 (scaled)
  • Unscored Content: May include pilot (non‑scored) questions used for future exam development; they are not identified, so answer all questions seriously 

Exam Details

  • Question Types: Multiple choice, multiple select, drag-and-drop, scenario-based questions
  • Number of Questions: Approximately 40–60 questions
  • Hands-On / Lab: No live lab environment; knowledge-based and scenario-driven questions

Exam Policies

  • Exam Delivery: Proctored exam delivered through Pearson VUE (in-person or online)
  • Rescheduling/Cancellation: Must be completed at least 24 hours before the scheduled exam time (Pearson VUE policy)
  • Waiting Period: 24 hours after first failure; 14 days after second and subsequent attempts (maximum 5 attempts in 12 months)
  • Retake Fee: Full exam fee required for each retake attempt

Certification Validity and Renewal

  • Validity: Does not expire (Microsoft Fundamentals certifications currently have no renewal requirement)
  • Renewal Options: Not required

Exam Fee

  • Base Fee: $99 USD (price may vary by country/region)
  • Taxes: Country-specific VAT/GST may apply

Prerequisites

  • None—this exam is designed for candidates beginning to work with data in the cloud, with no prior technical background required  

Exam Topics

Describe core data concepts25–30%
  • Types of data (structured, semi‑structured, unstructured)
  • Common data storage formats and database types
  • Differences between transactional and analytical workloads
  • Roles in data workloads (DBAs, data engineers, analysts)
Identify considerations for relational data on Azure20–25%
  • Relational data traits, normalization, and T‑SQL
  • Azure relational offerings: Azure SQL Database, Managed Instance, SQL Server on VMs, and open-source options
Describe considerations for working with non‑relational data on Azure15–20%
  • Azure Blob, File, Table storage
  • Cosmos DB use cases and APIs
Describe an analytics workload on Azure25–30%
  • Analytics architectures, data ingestion and processing methods
  • Tools such as Azure Databricks, Fabric, and real‑time vs batch processing
  • Data visualization using Power BI: reporting, modeling, visual types
 

Intended Audience

Ideal for:
  • Individuals new to data or cloud technologies, including students, career changers, non-technical professionals
  • Anyone seeking to validate understanding of data types, processing, and Azure data services before moving to role-based certifications 
 

Career Impact

Jobs You Can Get:
  • Entry-level data support, business analyst, cloud operations assistant
Why It’s Valuable:
  • A recognized credential that demonstrates core data literacy in cloud contexts
  • Serves as a foundation for advanced Azure certifications such as Azure Data Engineer or Database Administrator

Exam Mode

  • Delivered via Pearson VUE—available in test centers or online proctored; supported languages include English, Spanish, German, Chinese (Simplified), French, Korean, and Japanese 

Exam Booking Link

  • Schedule and manage your DP‑900 exam through your Microsoft Learn profile, which integrates with Pearson VUE for registration and delivery 

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