Azure Fundamentals Knowledge Check

Instructions

Test your understanding of Microsoft Azure fundamentals covered in Module 3. This assessment focuses on core Azure concepts and services.

Passing Score: 80% (8 out of 10 questions correct) Time Limit: 20 minutes

Questions

Question 1

What is an Azure region?

A) A single data center B) A geographic area containing one or more data centers C) A network security boundary D) A billing unit in Azure

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Correct Answer: B

Explanation: An Azure region is a geographic area containing one or more data centers.

Question 2

Which Azure service provides identity and access management?

A) Azure Security Center B) Azure Active Directory C) Azure Key Vault D) Azure Policy

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Correct Answer: B

Explanation: Azure Active Directory provides identity and access management services.

Question 3

What is the primary benefit of Azure availability zones?

A) Cost reduction B) High availability and fault tolerance C) Improved performance D) Simplified management

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Correct Answer: B

Explanation: Availability zones provide high availability and fault tolerance within a region.

Question 4

Which Azure storage service is best for unstructured data like images and videos?

A) Azure Files B) Azure Disk Storage C) Azure Blob Storage D) Azure Table Storage

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Correct Answer: C

Explanation: Azure Blob Storage is designed for unstructured data like images, videos, and documents.

Question 5

What is the Azure Portal?

A) A command-line interface B) A web-based graphical management interface C) A PowerShell module D) An API gateway

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Correct Answer: B

Explanation: The Azure Portal is a web-based graphical interface for managing Azure resources.

Question 6

Which tool would you use for cross-platform Azure automation scripts?

A) Azure Portal B) Azure PowerShell only C) Azure CLI D) Azure Resource Manager only

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Correct Answer: C

Explanation: Azure CLI is the cross-platform command-line tool for Azure automation.

Question 7

What is Infrastructure as Code (IaC) in Azure?

A) Running code on Azure infrastructure B) Using templates to define and deploy infrastructure C) Writing applications for Azure D) Managing code repositories

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Correct Answer: B

Explanation: IaC uses templates (like ARM templates) to define and deploy infrastructure declaratively.

Question 8

Which Azure service model provides the most control over the operating system?

A) SaaS (Software as a Service) B) PaaS (Platform as a Service) C) IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service) D) FaaS (Functions as a Service)

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Correct Answer: C

Explanation: IaaS provides virtual machines where customers control the operating system.

Question 9

What is an Azure resource group?

A) A billing unit B) A logical container for Azure resources C) A security boundary D) A geographic region

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Correct Answer: B

Explanation: A resource group is a logical container for organizing and managing Azure resources.

Question 10

Which Azure service is used for serverless computing?

A) Azure Virtual Machines B) Azure App Service C) Azure Functions D) Azure Container Instances

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Correct Answer: C

Explanation: Azure Functions provides serverless computing capabilities.

Scoring Guide

8-10 correct (80-100%): Excellent

  • Strong understanding of Azure fundamentals
  • Ready to proceed to Level 100
  • Consider exploring Azure hands-on

6-7 correct (60-70%): Good

  • Solid grasp of basic concepts
  • Review missed topics before proceeding
  • Explore Azure Portal for hands-on experience

Below 6 correct (<60%): Needs Review

Remediation Resources

For Azure Concepts

Official Microsoft Learn

Hands-On Practice

Next Steps

For Passing Scores

  1. ✅ Review any missed concepts
  2. ✅ Complete the Level 50 Comprehensive Assessment
  3. ✅ Proceed to Level 100: Foundation

For Additional Study

  1. ✅ Review all Module 3 content
  2. ✅ Explore Azure Portal hands-on
  3. ✅ Complete Azure Fundamentals learning path
  4. 🔄 Retake this assessment

Assessment Created: November 2025