For an az 900 online exam, you sit AZ-900 through Pearson VUE online proctoring from a private space, with a live proctor watching by webcam. You need valid photo ID and a workspace that meets Pearson VUE's environment rules. Exam time is 45 minutes, with 65 minutes total seat time. A Pearson VUE test center is also available.
Whether you sit the az 900 online exam from home or head to a Pearson VUE test center, the same core exam experience applies. Here is what to prepare, using only what Microsoft and Pearson VUE publish about delivery, not guesses about a specific test center or room setup.
Where can I take the AZ-900 exam?
You can sit AZ-900 at a Pearson VUE test center, or remotely through Pearson VUE online proctoring. Certiport also delivers Microsoft certification exams for students and educators through school programs. Choose whichever option fits your situation; online proctoring saves a trip, while a test center removes the need to prepare your own space to Pearson VUE's standard.
What do I need for online proctoring?
Online proctoring puts a live proctor on your webcam for the entire exam. You will need valid photo identification, a private room that meets Pearson VUE's environment requirements, and a stable internet connection. Because a proctor is watching in real time rather than reviewing recorded footage later, do a system and webcam check well before your scheduled start so a technical issue does not eat into your seat time.
How much time should I set aside?
Exam time is 45 minutes. Total seat time is 65 minutes, since that also covers the instructions, the non-disclosure agreement you must accept, and an optional post-exam survey. Log in or arrive with buffer time before your slot starts, since check-in itself is not part of the 65 minutes.
What happens during check-in?
For both test-center and online delivery, check-in involves verifying your identity against your photo ID before the exam starts. For online proctoring, this typically happens through the same software you use to launch the exam, with your proctor confirming your identity and your surroundings on camera. Keep your ID accessible and make sure the name on it matches your exam registration exactly.
What should I do if something goes wrong on exam day?
Microsoft's accommodations and support pages cover accessibility requests and technical issues; if you need an accommodation, request it in advance rather than on exam day itself. For a technical problem during an online-proctored session, follow the proctor's instructions rather than restarting anything yourself, since restarting can affect your session.
What can I bring or use during the exam?
Microsoft does not publish an AZ-900-specific list of permitted materials beyond the general rule that unauthorized notes, phones, and other devices are not allowed during the exam, whether you test online or at a center. For online proctoring specifically, expect your proctor to ask you to clear your desk and show the room on camera before you begin.
After the exam
Once you finish, you will get your result. Microsoft does not publish the exact passing score or scoring scale for AZ-900, so you cannot check your raw score against a published cutoff, but the result you receive will tell you clearly whether you passed. If you have questions about what happens after you pass, including how long the credential is valid, see the renewal page.
Preparing before exam day
If you have not yet worked through the domain breakdown, start with the exam objectives page, then check your understanding with sample questions and a full practice test before you book. If you have not booked yet, the cost and booking page covers how registration works through Pearson VUE.
Exam facts on this page come from Microsoft’s own pages (official exam page). Prices, versions and policies change — confirm there before you book.