The **AZ-900: Microsoft Azure Fundamentals** practice exam is designed to help individuals prepare for the official certification exam, which tests foundational knowledge of cloud concepts and Azure services. This practice exam includes questions covering the following key areas:
1. **Cloud Concepts**:
- Understanding cloud computing principles, such as scalability, high availability, fault tolerance, and disaster recovery.
- Differentiating between Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS).
- Understanding cloud deployment models: Public, Private, and Hybrid clouds.
2. **Core Azure Services**:
- An introduction to Azure core services, such as Virtual Machines (VMs), App Services, Azure SQL Database, and Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS).
- Basic understanding of virtual networking, storage services, and compute power within the Azure ecosystem.
3. **Azure Pricing, Service Level Agreements, and Lifecycle**:
- Knowledge about Azure's pricing models, including cost management and pricing calculators.
- Understanding of Azure service level agreements (SLAs), including uptime guarantees and performance standards.
- Familiarity with the Azure lifecycle: planning, deployment, and scaling of resources.
4. **Security, Privacy, Compliance, and Trust**:
- Fundamental security concepts within Azure, such as role-based access control (RBAC), Azure Active Directory (AAD), and encryption.
- Azure's approach to privacy, compliance (GDPR, ISO standards), and how it helps maintain trust with customers.
5. **Azure Management and Governance**:
- Overview of Azure tools such as Azure Resource Manager, Azure Monitor, and Azure Policy for managing and monitoring Azure resources.
- Understanding cost optimization and governance tools to help businesses manage their Azure environment effectively.
This practice exam mirrors the real exam by providing a variety of multiple-choice questions that test both theoretical understanding and practical application of these concepts. It serves as a helpful tool for reinforcing knowledge and ensuring preparedness for the official AZ-900 certification exam.
