Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate AZ-500

Short on study time for the Microsoft Azure Security Technologies exam? Getcertkey condenses your preparation into 520 focused practice questions for the AZ-500 exam, so even a packed schedule leaves room for steady, measurable progress.

Microsoft AZ-500 Exam Overview:

Certification Vendor:	Microsoft
Exam Name:	Microsoft Azure Security Technologies
Exam Number:	AZ-500
Exam Price:	$165 USD
Related Certifications:	Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate
Certificate Validity Period:	12 months (renewable)
Exam Format:	Multiple-choice, Scenario-based, Lab simulations, Case studies
Real Exam Qty:	40-60
Exam Duration:	100-150
Passing Score:	700
Available Languages:	Korean, Chinese (Simplified), English, Japanese
Sample Questions:
Exam Way:	Online proctored or in-person at a testing center
Pre Condition:	No mandatory prerequisites, but practical experience in administration of Azure and hybrid environments is recommended. Strong familiarity with Azure compute, network, and storage, deep understanding of Microsoft Entra ID, and experience with security operations are highly suggested.
Official Syllabus URL:	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/exams/az-500/

Microsoft AZ-500 Exam Syllabus Topics:

Microsoft Azure Security Technologies Exam FAQ: What Candidates Ask Most

What is the Microsoft AZ-500 exam?

The AZ-500 exam is the official Microsoft exam behind the Microsoft Azure Security Engineer Associate certification, validating the skills measured by the Microsoft Azure Security Technologies credential. It sits at the Associate level of the Microsoft certification program. It also connects to Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate, so the knowledge you build here carries over to those tracks as well.

How many questions are on the AZ-500 exam, and how much time do I get?

The AZ-500 exam contains 40-60 questions to be completed within 100-150. Before exam day, divide the available time by the question count to work out a comfortable per-question pace, and mark any item that eats into it so you can return later instead of getting stuck. Timed sessions in the Getcertkey test engines make that pacing automatic — run at least two full-length mock exams under the clock so time pressure never becomes the reason you drop points.

What score do I need to pass the AZ-500 exam, and what does it cost?

The passing score for the AZ-500 exam is 700, and the official registration fee is $165 USD. Retakes are not discounted — every new attempt means paying the full fee again — so it pays to measure yourself before you book. Work through the 520 practice questions on Getcertkey, sit a timed practice test, and schedule your exam only when your scores are consistently comfortable. That simple habit is the cheapest exam strategy there is.

Are there any prerequisites for the AZ-500 exam?

No mandatory prerequisites, but practical experience in administration of Azure and hybrid environments is recommended. Strong familiarity with Azure compute, network, and storage, deep understanding of Microsoft Entra ID, and experience with security operations are highly suggested. Requirements can change when Microsoft revises its certification program, so confirm the current eligibility rules on the official exam page before you register.

Can I try the AZ-500 practice questions before I buy?

Yes. Getcertkey provides a free AZ-500 PDF demo so you can review the question style and answer quality before purchasing. Every purchase also includes 365 days of free updates — if Microsoft revises the exam during that period, the updated material reaches you at no cost. Once the free-update year ends, you can extend your update service at a 50% discount.

What if I fail the AZ-500 exam, and how is my order delivered?

Every Microsoft Azure Security Technologies purchase on Getcertkey is covered by a 100% money-back guarantee with clear conditions: if you take the corresponding exam within 60 days of your purchase and do not pass, you can claim a full refund by submitting a scanned copy of your exam enrollment slip and your official score report as a PDF within two days of the exam date; claims are processed within seven days of submission. The guarantee does not apply to exams taken within three days of purchase, to material that was downloaded but never used in an exam attempt, or to free products and expired orders, and the candidate name must match the payer name. If you would rather not take a refund, you can instead exchange your purchase for two free exam preparation products of equal value and keep the update service on your original product.

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What topics are covered in the AZ-500 exam?

The Microsoft Azure Security Technologies exam blueprint is organized into 4 domains. The first three are:

• Manage security operations using Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Microsoft Sentinel (30–35%) — 30-35% of the exam
• Secure networking (20–25%) — 20-25% of the exam
• Secure compute, storage, and databases (20–25%) — 20-25% of the exam

For the complete domain-by-domain breakdown, scroll up to the full exam topics outline above and use it to plan how you distribute your study time.

Microsoft Azure Security Technologies Sample Questions:

Question 1

You are securing access to the resources in an Azure subscription.
A new company policy states that all the Azure virtual machines in the subscription must use managed disks.
You need to prevent users from creating virtual machines that use unmanaged disks.
What should you use?

A. Azure Monitor
B. Azure Security Center
C. Azure Policy
D. Azure Service Health

Question 2

You have an Azure subscription that contains an Azure App Services web app named WebApp1. WebApp1 is accessed by users in multiple Azure regions.
You need to secure access to WebApp1. The solution must meet the following requirements:
* Protect against common web vulnerabilities.
* Optimize the routing of traffic from different regions.
What should you use?

A. Azure Content Delivery Network (CDN)
B. Azure Firewall
C. Azure Application Gateway
D. Azure Front Door Premium

Question 3

You have a Azure subscription.
You enable Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) Privileged identify (PIM).
Your company's security policy for administrator accounts has the following conditions:
* The accounts must use multi-factor authentication (MFA).
* The account must use 20-character complex passwords.
* The passwords must be changed every 180 days.
* The account must be managed by using PIM.
You receive alerts about administrator who have not changed their password during the last 90 days.
You need to minimize the number of generated alerts.
Which PIM alert should you modify?

A. Administrator aren't using their privileged roles
B. Roles are being assigned outside of Privileged identity Management
C. Roles don't require multi-factor authentication for activation.
D. Potential state accounts in a privileged role.

Question 4

From the Azure portal, you are configuring an Azure policy.
You plan to assign policies that use the DeployIfNotExist, AuditIfNotExist, Append, and Deny effects.
Which effect requires a managed identity for the assignment?

A. AuditIfNotExist
B. DeployIfNotExist
C. Deny
D. Append

Question 5

You have an Azure web app named webapp1.
You need to configure continuous deployment for webapp1 by using an Azure Repo.
What should you create first?

A. an Azure DevOps organization
B. an Azure DevTest Labs lab
C. an Azure Storage account
D. an Azure Application Insights service

Solutions: