Basic Azure Practice Exam
Basic Azure Practice Exam
About Basic Azure Exam
The Basic Azure Certification Exam is designed to assess a candidate’s foundational knowledge of Microsoft Azure, the industry-leading cloud computing platform. This exam provides a comprehensive introduction to core Azure services, cloud concepts, governance structures, and pricing models. It is tailored to individuals looking to begin their journey into cloud computing or align their existing IT knowledge with cloud-based technologies.
The certification focuses on real-world scenarios and core concepts, enabling professionals to understand how Azure supports cloud solutions such as infrastructure as a service (IaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), and software as a service (SaaS). It prepares individuals to interact confidently with Azure's administrative tools, understand basic security principles, and recognize the business benefits of cloud adoption.
Who should take the Exam?
This certification is intended for individuals who are new to cloud computing or who want to validate their understanding of Microsoft Azure. It is suitable for:
- IT Professionals exploring cloud solutions for the first time
- Students and recent graduates looking to build foundational cloud knowledge
- Non-technical professionals involved in cloud-related projects, such as sales, purchasing, or finance
- Developers or administrators transitioning from on-premises environments to cloud platforms
- Managers and decision-makers who need a conceptual understanding of Azure services and capabilities
Skills Required
To successfully prepare for the Basic Azure Certification Exam, candidates should ideally possess:
- A general understanding of IT services such as networking, compute, storage, and application support
- Familiarity with basic concepts of cloud computing, including public, private, and hybrid models
- Interest in understanding how cloud platforms operate from both a technical and business perspective
- No prior experience with Azure is required, but basic computer literacy and comfort with technology is recommended
Knowledge Gained
After completing the exam and its preparation, certified individuals will be able to:
- Explain key cloud computing concepts and the benefits of adopting cloud technologies
- Identify core Microsoft Azure architectural components and services
- Understand the difference between IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS
- Navigate the Azure portal and use basic tools like Azure CLI and Cloud Shell
- Describe essential services such as virtual machines, web apps, databases, and storage
- Understand Azure security, compliance, and governance concepts, including role-based access control (RBAC), identity management, and resource policies
- Explain pricing models, cost management tools, and service-level agreements (SLAs)
- Make informed decisions about Azure services that meet common business and technical needs
Course Outline
The exam objectives, designed to guide learners through the foundational topics in Microsoft Azure:
Domain 1 - Introduction to Cloud Computing
- Benefits of cloud computing
- Cloud deployment models: public, private, hybrid
- Cloud service models: IaaS, PaaS, SaaS
- Comparing traditional vs. cloud infrastructure
Domain 2 - Overview of Microsoft Azure
- History and evolution of Azure
- Core architecture and global infrastructure (regions, availability zones, data centers)
- Accessing and navigating the Azure portal, Cloud Shell, and mobile app
Domain 3 - Core Azure Services
- Compute services: Virtual Machines, Azure App Services, Containers
- Networking services: Virtual Networks, Load Balancer, VPN Gateway, Azure DNS
- Storage services: Blob Storage, Disk Storage, File Storage, Archive Storage
- Database services: Azure SQL Database, Cosmos DB, Database for MySQL/PostgreSQL
Domain 4 - Azure Identity, Access, and Governance
- Introduction to Azure Active Directory (Azure AD)
- Authentication vs. authorization
- Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
- Resource groups, subscriptions, and management groups
- Azure Policy and Blueprints for governance
Domain 5 - Azure Security and Compliance
- Azure Security Center overview
- Network security: firewalls, NSGs, and DDoS protection
- Azure Defender and threat detection
- Compliance offerings and trust center
- Data protection and encryption concepts
Domain 6 - Azure Pricing, SLA, and Lifecycle
- Azure pricing calculator and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) estimator
- Azure free tier and consumption models
- Cost management and budgeting tools
- Understanding SLAs and service lifecycles
- Support plans and service updates
Domain 7 - Monitoring and Support in Azure
- Monitoring with Azure Monitor and Log Analytics
- Alerts, metrics, and dashboards
- Service Health for issue tracking
- Azure Advisor and best practices
- Introduction to troubleshooting tools and diagnostics
Domain 8 - Real-World Use Cases and Scenarios
- Hosting a website in Azure
- Migrating an on-premises workload to Azure
- Setting up secure file storage
- Designing a basic cloud-native app architecture
