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Free Azure DP-900 Exam Prep

Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals (DP-900)

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1

Master Core Data Concepts (Domain 1)You are here

Learn data fundamentals: structured (relational databases), semi-structured (JSON, XML), and unstructured (images, videos) data types. Understand batch vs streaming processing and the four types of analytics.

8
hours
2

Study Relational Data on Azure (Domain 2)

Deep-dive into Azure SQL services: SQL Database (PaaS), Managed Instance (near 100% compatibility), SQL on VMs (IaaS). Learn open-source options: PostgreSQL and MySQL. Understand relational concepts like normalization, indexes, and views.

8
hours
3

Learn Non-Relational Data on Azure (Domain 3)

Master Cosmos DB with its APIs (NoSQL, MongoDB, Apache Cassandra, Apache Gremlin, Table) and consistency levels. Study Blob Storage tiers (Hot/Cool/Archive) and Data Lake Storage Gen2 for big data analytics.

8
hours
4

Understand Analytics Workloads (Domain 4)

Learn Synapse Analytics (unified analytics platform), Databricks (Spark-based), Data Factory (ETL/ELT), and Power BI. Understand modern data warehousing, big data processing, and business intelligence concepts.

6
hours
5

Complete 200 Practice Questions

Work through all 4 question batches. Aim for 80%+ before scheduling. Focus on understanding when to choose each Azure service for different data scenarios.

5
hours
Estimated total study time
35 hours
That's about 4 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the Azure DP-900 Exam?

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Age
No minimum age requirement
Education
No formal education requirement
Additional Requirements
  • •No prerequisites — anyone can take DP-900
  • •AZ-900 (Azure Fundamentals) recommended but not required
  • •Certification does not expire
  • •Available in-person at Pearson VUE test centers or online proctored
  • •50% exam discount available for students through Microsoft IMAGINE / ESI programs

Azure DP-900 Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

3-4 weeks for most candidates

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

Pearson VUE

Remote Testing Available
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Retake Policy

Wait 24 hours before the first retake and 14 days between later attempts. No more than five attempts within 12 months of the first attempt.

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam Fee$99 exam fee
Total Estimated Cost$99 (single attempt)
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200 Practice Questions

Covers all 4 domains across 4 difficulty-graded question sets

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Reflects the current DP-900 exam objectives including Microsoft Fabric and analytics services

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What You'll Study

5 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide

Azure DP-900 Exam Details

Microsoft Azure Data Fundamentals (DP-900)

Administered by Microsoft / Pearson VUE

Official Source
700/1000 (scaled score)
Passing Score
40-60
Questions
45
Minutes
$99
Exam Fee
Study time: 25-35 hours
Prerequisites: None — open to anyone; AZ-900 recommended but not required
Valid for: Does not expire

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official Microsoft / Pearson VUE content outline

Describe Core Data Concepts25-30%

Ways to represent data (structured, semi-structured, unstructured), data file formats and data stores, transactional and analytical workloads, and the roles of database administrators, data engineers and data analysts.

Identify Considerations for Relational Data on Azure20-25%

Relational concepts (normalization, common SQL statements, database objects), the Azure SQL family (Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, SQL Server on Azure VMs), and Azure services for open-source databases.

Describe Considerations for Working with Non-Relational Data on Azure15-20%

Azure Blob storage, Azure Files and Azure Table storage, plus Azure Cosmos DB use cases and APIs.

Describe an Analytics Workload25-30%

Data ingestion and processing, analytical data stores, Azure Databricks and Microsoft Fabric, batch versus streaming data and real-time analytics services, and data visualization and data models in Power BI.

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What's Next After the Azure DP-900?

After passing the Azure DP-900, you can pursue these career paths

DP-300

Azure Database Administrator Associate — manage SQL and NoSQL databases on Azure

Coming Soon

DP-700

Fabric Data Engineer Associate

Coming Soon

PL-300

Power BI Data Analyst — create data models and visualizations

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