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

• 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)

• Relational data traits, normalization, and T‑SQL
• Azure relational offerings: Azure SQL Database, Managed Instance, SQL Server on VMs, and open-source options

• Azure Blob, File, Table storage
• Cosmos DB use cases and APIs

• 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

• 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

• Entry-level data support, business analyst, cloud operations assistant

• 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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