Exam tips & strategy
Coming soon
This section will be populated after all challenges are complete with exam-specific tips, common traps, and study strategies based on the domain weights.
Exam format
- Questions: ~40-60 questions
- Duration: 100-120 minutes
- Passing score: 700/1000
- Question types: Multiple choice, drag-and-drop, case studies, hot area (diagram-based)
Key domain weights
| Domain | Weight | Study priority |
|---|---|---|
| Core Networking | 25-30% | Highest — master VNets, DNS, routing |
| Connectivity | 20-25% | High — VPN and ExpressRoute heavily tested |
| App Delivery | 15-20% | Medium — know when to use which LB solution |
| Private Access | 10-15% | Medium — PE/PLS DNS integration is critical |
| Network Security | 15-20% | High — NSG + Firewall + WAF scenarios |
Top study recommendations
- Know the decision matrix — When to use Load Balancer vs Application Gateway vs Front Door vs Traffic Manager
- DNS is everywhere — Private DNS zones, Private Resolver, split-horizon DNS for hybrid
- Routing depth — UDRs, Route Server BGP, forced tunneling, effective routes
- ExpressRoute details — Global Reach vs FastPath vs Direct, peering types, encryption options
- Firewall vs NSG vs WAF — Each has a specific layer and purpose