Microsoft Azure
Exam Blueprint
AZ-500
Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer AssociateExam Objectives
Master all 4 exam domains for the AZ-500 certification. Understanding the exam objectives and their weightings is crucial for focused, efficient preparation.
Exam Overview
Total Domains4
Difficulty
ASSOCIATE
Questions40-60
Passing Score700/1000
Exam Domains
All Exam Objectives
4 domains covering 100% of the exam
1
Manage Identity and Access
30% of exam30%
~20 questions
2
Secure Networking
20% of exam20%
~13 questions
3
Secure Compute, Storage, and Databases
25% of exam25%
~16 questions
4
Manage Security Operations
25% of exam25%
~16 questions
Strategy
Study Strategy by Domain Weight
Prioritize your study time based on exam weightings
Highest Priority
Manage Identity and Access
30%
Allocate approximately 24 hours of study time
Secure Compute, Storage, and Databases
25%
Allocate approximately 20 hours of study time
Manage Security Operations
25%
Allocate approximately 20 hours of study time
Secure Networking
20%
Allocate approximately 16 hours of study time