Microsoft Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ-700) practice exam & study guide

Microsoft positions the Azure Network Engineer as planning, implementing, and managing Azure networking — core infrastructure, hybrid connectivity, application delivery, private access, and network security — while optimizing performance, resiliency, scale, and security.

It expects experience creating and managing compute, storage, and networking in Azure, plus networking fundamentals such as name resolution, protocols, and address management.

AZ-700 is an associate exam that expects real networking depth — designing hybrid connectivity, routing, and security on Azure — not just recognition of services. Prior networking fundamentals are essential.

The difficulty comes from the breadth across connectivity, delivery, and security and from scenario questions that hinge on the right gateway, routing, or firewall design. Practising in an Azure subscription is the key.

Microsoft does not fix a single public question count for AZ-700; it typically presents roughly 40–60 questions in a mix of formats — multiple choice, multiple response, and case studies — and Microsoft allots 100 minutes to complete the assessment.

Our full-length practice mock uses a 60-question, 100-minute session so you can rehearse pacing under realistic time pressure before test day.

Microsoft scores AZ-700 on a scale of 1 to 1,000, and the passing score is 700. That is a scaled score rather than a raw 70%, because Microsoft adjusts for question difficulty, and there is no penalty for wrong answers, so you should never leave a question blank. Our practice mock uses a 70% threshold to give you a comparable target.

The AZ-700 exam fee is set by Microsoft and varies by region — check the Microsoft certification page for current pricing. Microsoft associate certifications are valid for one year and can be renewed for free through an online assessment on Microsoft Learn. Everything on this hub is free.

AZ-700 is aimed at network engineers and cloud engineers who plan, implement, and manage Azure networking, and at on-premises network engineers moving to Azure.

Microsoft recommends experience with Azure compute, storage, and networking, plus networking fundamentals such as name resolution, protocols, and address management, though there is no formal prerequisite.

AZ-700 maps to roles such as Azure network engineer, cloud network engineer, and infrastructure engineer, where designing and operating Azure networking is central to the job.

How much any certification affects pay depends heavily on geography, seniority, and hands-on experience, so treat any single salary figure with caution. AZ-700 is best viewed as validation of Azure networking skill rather than a guaranteed raise on its own.

Candidates with networking experience often need six to ten weeks; those newer to Azure networking should plan longer. The most efficient path is to study each domain while building VNets, gateways, and load balancers in an Azure subscription.

Review every explanation, including for questions you answered correctly, because AZ-700 distractors are built from plausible but incorrect networking designs. Use the per-domain results here to find and shore up your weakest area, then finish with full-length timed mocks.

Study the five domains above, giving the most time to core networking infrastructure, then drill scenario questions domain by domain. Every MockAPI question reveals a full explanation and tells you why each wrong answer is wrong — essential for an exam that turns on exact networking designs.

When you can answer scenarios comfortably, move to full-length timed mocks, ideally alongside hands-on practice in Azure. Use the glossary to keep the services straight, and aim to score consistently above the pass mark before you book.

Yes. Microsoft delivers AZ-700 through Pearson VUE, so you can test at a physical Pearson VUE centre or online with remote proctoring (OnVUE). The online exam requires a private, quiet room, a clear workspace, a webcam and microphone, a stable connection, and government-issued photo ID, with a proctor monitoring you and a room scan before you start.

If you do not pass, Microsoft requires a 24-hour wait before a second attempt; after that, a 14-day wait applies between further attempts, with a limit of five attempts in a 12-month period, and each attempt needs its own registration.

After AZ-700, common next steps include the Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305) for broader design, or the Azure Security Engineer (AZ-500) to deepen network security.

For many, the real next step is owning Azure networking for an organization. Pairing AZ-700 with hands-on experience is what turns the certificate into a career.