The az 400 online exam runs through Pearson OnVUE, Microsoft's online-proctoring partner, as an alternative to sitting AZ-400 at a Pearson VUE test centre. Both options score you on the same 1-to-1000 scale with a 700 passing mark. Microsoft's own exam page is the source for delivery details; this page does not add test-centre-specific claims Microsoft has not published.
Whether you choose a test centre or the az 400 online exam, the exam content and scoring are identical — only the delivery method changes. This page covers what Microsoft's official AZ-400 exam page states about delivery, and general practical steps for exam day.
AZ 400 online proctored exam rules: how delivery works
Microsoft delivers AZ-400 through Pearson VUE, with two options: an in-person test centre visit, or Pearson OnVUE online proctoring from your own location. The exam page notes that price is based on the country or region in which the exam is proctored, which implies both delivery paths are available broadly, though availability can vary by location and language. Choose whichever option fits your setup: online proctoring needs a private room, a stable connection, and a webcam; a test centre removes those requirements but means travel and a fixed appointment slot.
AZ 400 exam day tips: before you start
- Confirm your appointment time and delivery method (test centre or online) the day before, since mix-ups are avoidable with a quick check.
- If you are taking the az 400 online exam, test your webcam, microphone, and internet connection ahead of time, and clear your desk and room according to Pearson's general online-proctoring requirements.
- Have your identification ready in the form Pearson VUE requires; this is standard across Microsoft's Pearson VUE-delivered exams, not something specific to AZ-400 that Microsoft states separately.
- Review the exam format and scoring page one more time so the 700-point passing standard is not a surprise mid-exam.
During the exam
AZ-400 may include interactive components — tasks performed against a live or simulated environment — in addition to more familiar formats such as multiple choice, drag and drop, and case studies, according to Microsoft's general exam-experience documentation. Pace yourself knowing the domain weights: build and release pipelines is the largest domain by a wide margin, so expect a meaningful share of your time there. If a question format is unfamiliar, that is expected; Microsoft's own materials describe several distinct item types across its exams, and AZ-400 does not commit to using only one.
After the exam
Microsoft scores AZ-400 on a 1-to-1000 scale, and 700 is the passing mark. If you do not pass, Microsoft's retake policy requires a 24-hour wait before your next attempt, a 14-day wait between any attempts after that, and caps you at 5 attempts within a 12-month window from your first attempt. If you pass, your certification enters Microsoft's standard validity period, covered in detail on the renewal page.
What we do not claim about exam day
We do not list specific test-centre names, addresses, or check-in wait times, because Microsoft does not publish those centrally and they vary by location. We also do not state a fixed exam duration or question count on this page, because Microsoft does not publish those figures for AZ-400 specifically; see the exam format page for exactly what is and is not published.
Before exam day
Make sure you have reviewed the exam objectives, completed a study plan, and taken at least one timed practice test. Confirm booking details on cost and booking and double-check you meet Microsoft's recommended background on prerequisites.
Exam facts on this page come from Microsoft’s own pages (official exam page). Prices, versions and policies change — confirm there before you book.