When I started preparing for AZ-900, I thought it would be easy.
It’s a “fundamentals” exam, right?
No deep architecture, no coding, no advanced networking.
Yet I kept seeing the same posts everywhere:
“I failed AZ-900. Any advice?”
After a few weeks of preparation, I understood why.
The Real Problem with AZ-900 Preparation
At first, I did what most people do:
- Watched video courses
- Read Microsoft Learn docs
- Took notes on services and definitions
I felt productive — but something was off.
I could recognize terms, but when I tried sample questions, I hesitated.
The exam doesn’t ask:
“What is Azure Advisor?”
It asks:
“Which Azure service helps you reduce costs in this scenario?”
That’s a very different skill.
The Mistake Most Beginners Make
The biggest mistake is treating AZ-900 like a memory test.
People try to memorize:
- Service names
- Pricing terms
- SLA percentages
But AZ-900 tests how you think, not how much you remember.
You’re expected to:
- Read a short scenario
- Identify the goal (cost, security, availability, management)
- Choose the most appropriate service
That’s why many “easy” questions still cause failures.
The Insight That Changed My Approach
What helped me most was exam-style practice questions with explanations.
Not dumps.
Not random quizzes.
Realistic questions that force you to ask:
- What is the problem here?
- What does Microsoft want me to optimize?
- Why is this option better than the others?
Each explanation slowly trains your exam mindset.
How I Practice for AZ-900 Now
My current routine is simple:
1. Light theory
- Microsoft Learn (just enough to understand concepts)
- No deep dives
2. Practice questions (the main part)
- Short sessions
- Read every explanation, even for correct answers
- Focus on why something is right or wrong
3. Repeat weak areas
- Identity & security
- Pricing and SLAs
- Governance tools
Free AZ-900 Practice Questions (Offline)
Most free resources require constant internet access or subscriptions.
I wanted something simpler — especially for short practice sessions.
So I built a small app for myself:
PrepMaster: IT Exam Prep
What I personally use it for:
- AZ-900 exam-style questions
- Clear explanations
- Offline practice (after download)
You can unlock a specific exam for free via ads, or use premium if you want everything unlocked.
👉 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.prepmaster.app
Final Thoughts
AZ-900 is not hard — but it’s easy to prepare for it the wrong way.
If you:
- Rely only on videos
- Memorize services without context
- Avoid practice questions
You’re making it harder than it needs to be.
Think in scenarios.
Practice decisions, not definitions.
That’s what the exam actually tests.
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