AZ-305 (Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert) — Free Online Mock Test
Design identity, governance, data, infrastructure, business continuity. Caps the Azure architect track. · Official language: English.
AZ-305 exam at a glance
AZ-305 full-length mock tests
Attempt 50 full-length AZ-305 mock tests, each a distinct question set built on the real 60-question, 120-minute pattern — with instant scoring and section-wise analysis. The first 3 are free.
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| Conducting body | Microsoft; delivered via Pearson VUE. |
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| Official website | learn.microsoft.com ↗ |
| Mode | A proctored exam (online or at a Pearson VUE centre); expect roughly 40–60 questions including case studies, in about 100–120 minutes. |
| Frequency | On demand, year-round. |
| Scoring & marking | Scored 1–1000 with 700 to pass. Measures designing identity/governance/monitoring solutions, data-storage solutions, business-continuity solutions and infrastructure solutions on Azure. |
| Score validity | 1 year, renewed free via an online, unproctored assessment on Microsoft Learn. |
| Language | English and several other languages. |
Who is eligible for AZ-305?
No exam prerequisite, but you must also hold the Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) certification to earn the Azure Solutions Architect Expert credential.
Last verified July 2026 against Microsoft — AZ-305 exam. Always confirm current details on the official website before you register.
AZ-305 section breakdown
The AZ-305 mock test on Wrexa Edge replicates the real exam's section structure — same names, same question count per section, same time limits. No inter-section breaks — the timer runs continuously.
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AZ-305 (60 Q)
AZ-305 scoring & marking scheme
Strategy: AZ-305 has no negative marking. Attempt every question — blank answers cost you potential marks but cannot pull your score down.
Scale: AZ-305 (pass 700/1000).
How AZ-305 is conducted
- Mode
- Test format
- Backtracking
- Mark for review
AZ-305 time strategy
With 60 questions in 120 minutes, you have about 120 seconds per question on average. Successful candidates aim for the following pacing on each section:
- AZ-305 (60 Q)
Wrexa Edge's analytics show your actual time-per-question after every mock so you can spot which sections you're losing time on.
AZ-305 topics covered
Across the 50 Wrexa Edge variants of AZ-305, the following topics appear most often (sample distribution from one variant):
AZ-305 (60 Q)
- D1 — Governance · 7
- D1 — Monitoring · 5
- D1 — Identity · 5
- D2 — NoSQL · 4
- D3 — Backup · 3
- D3 — Multi-region · 3
- D3 — Database HA · 3
- D4 — Compute · 3
AZ-305 difficulty calibration
Advanced tier. Advanced-level: high-stakes exam with rigorous content depth. Expect 4-8 months of structured prep.
Design identity, governance, data, infrastructure, business continuity. Caps the Azure architect track. · Official language: English.
Verified content — Wrexa Edge's AZ-305 bank has been deeply curated with real exam-aligned content (estimated 100% syllabus coverage).
How Wrexa Edge prepares you for AZ-305
- Real test-day interface
- 50 distinct variants
- Detailed analytics
- Spaced repetition (Notebook)
- Optional proctoring
- Free to start
Expert take: what AZ-305 really tests
AZ-305 is a design exam, not a how-to-click exam: it asks you to weigh identity, storage, continuity and infrastructure options and choose the best fit for stated requirements, often through case studies. A quirk trips people up — passing AZ-305 alone does not earn the Solutions Architect Expert credential; you must also hold AZ-104, so the Administrator-level foundation is assumed throughout.
Preparation tips
- Make sure your AZ-104-level fundamentals are solid — they underpin every AZ-305 design question.
- Practise designing to requirements (identity, storage, business continuity, infrastructure), not memorising features.
- Rehearse the case studies; they reward reading constraints carefully before choosing a design.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Assuming a passed AZ-305 alone grants the certification — the AZ-104 requirement is easy to miss.
- Treating it as a feature-recall exam instead of a design-trade-off exam.
AZ-305 study plan
A phase-by-phase roadmap from your first concept to test-ready. Stretch or compress each phase to fit the time you have before your attempt.
- Ensure you hold (or are solid on) Azure Administrator (AZ-104) — it is required for the credential
- Read the AZ-305 study guide and map the four design areas
- Refresh Azure identity, networking, storage and compute fundamentals
- Practise designing identity/governance/monitoring, data-storage and infrastructure solutions
- Work business-continuity design — backup, DR, high availability
- Study case-study questions, which ask you to design to constraints
- Take the official practice assessment and full mocks; aim above 700/1000
- Re-drill weak design areas in a real Azure subscription
- Rehearse the case studies until the trade-offs are automatic
Where AZ-305 can take you
A strong AZ-305 result opens up these careers and higher-study paths:
- Azure solutions architect
- Cloud architect
- Infrastructure lead
- Cloud consultant
Best books & official prep for AZ-305
- Exam Ref AZ-305 — Microsoft Press
- Microsoft Learn AZ-305 path — Microsoft
- AZ-305 practice assessments — Microsoft / Various
- Hands-on Azure — Microsoft
Official practice: Microsoft Learn provides the free AZ-305 path, study guide and practice assessment; the exam rewards design trade-offs, so pair it with AZ-104-level hands-on.
Previous-year papers: Microsoft does not release past exams; the study guide and official practice assessment are the best preparation.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the AZ-305 exam pattern?
- Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert contains 60 questions across 1 section: AZ-305 (60 Q). Total duration is 120 minutes (about 120 seconds per question).
- Does AZ-305 have negative marking?
- No — AZ-305 has no negative marking. Each correct answer is worth 1 mark, so attempt every question.
- How is AZ-305 scored?
- Scaled score range: 100 to 1000. AZ-305 (pass 700/1000).
- How can I practise AZ-305 online for free?
- Wrexa Edge gives you 3 free full-length AZ-305 mock tests — with instant scoring, detailed explanations and analytics — plus 47 more with Pro. Start practising in under a minute, no card required.
- What is the difficulty level of AZ-305?
- AZ-305 is rated Advanced difficulty on Wrexa Edge. Advanced-level: high-stakes exam with rigorous content depth. Expect 4-8 months of structured prep. Design identity, governance, data, infrastructure, business continuity. Caps the Azure architect track. · Official language: English.
- How long is the AZ-305 exam?
- AZ-305 runs for 120 minutes total. On Wrexa Edge the timer is enforced exactly as on the real exam — including no inter-section breaks.
- What topics are covered in AZ-305?
- AZ-305 is split into: AZ-305 (60 Q). Each section is timed and weighted separately. Design identity, governance, data, infrastructure, business continuity. Caps the Azure architect track. · Official language: English.
- What tools or aids are allowed during AZ-305?
- No special tools are required. Note: real exam is proctored — Wrexa Edge mirrors this with a webcam-based proctoring flow you can enable.
- Is the AZ-305 test adaptive?
- No — AZ-305 is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
- How many AZ-305 mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?
- Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct AZ-305 variants — each with different question content, not just shuffled options — the first 3 free for everyone and 47 more with Pro. That's 3000 unique practice questions in the real test-day interface.
- Is there a free AZ-305 test series 2026?
- Yes. The Wrexa Edge AZ-305 test series for 2026 gives you 3 free full-length mock tests (50 in total) plus subject-wise and topic-wise tests — instant scoring and detailed analysis, no card required.
- Are AZ-305 previous year question–style papers included?
- Every AZ-305 mock is modelled on the official exam pattern and the style of previous years' papers — the same 60-question structure, sections and marking — so your practice mirrors the real paper you'll sit.
- Which is the best free AZ-305 mock test online?
- Wrexa Edge's AZ-305 mock test replicates the real exam interface, timing and marking scheme, with instant score, section-wise analysis and 50 fresh variants — a strong free choice for 2026 preparation.
- Can I take the AZ-305 mock test on mobile?
- Yes. AZ-305 mock tests run in any browser on mobile, tablet or desktop — no app or download needed. Start on your phone and your progress and analytics sync when you sign in.
- What is the AZ-305 syllabus?
- The AZ-305 syllabus maps to its 1 section: AZ-305 (60 Q). Wrexa Edge's mock tests cover the complete syllabus topic by topic — see the topics-covered breakdown above — so you practise every area at real exam difficulty.
- What is the eligibility for AZ-305?
- No exam prerequisite, but you must also hold the Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) certification to earn the Azure Solutions Architect Expert credential. Wrexa Edge focuses on realistic AZ-305 practice: 3 free full-length mocks in the exact exam pattern, ready whenever you are.
- When is the AZ-305 exam and how should I prepare?
- Official AZ-305 exam dates are announced by the conducting body for each cycle — check the latest notification for the current schedule. To be ready, follow a phased study plan and take full-length timed mocks; Wrexa Edge gives you 3 free AZ-305 mocks with instant scoring so you can track your readiness week by week.
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