Exam Format
The Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals (AI-900) examination includes between 40 and 60 questions. The following are examples of the different types of questions that could be on the Microsoft Azure AI-900 exam:
- Scenario-based single answer questions
- Multiple-choice questions
- Arrange in the correct sequence type questions
- Drag and drop questions
- Mark review, drag, and drop, etc.
However, to pass the exam, a candidate needs to earn a score that is at least 700 points high.
Modules and Weightage in the Exam
Modules emphasized in the AI-900 exam are listed in Table 1-1.
Table 1-1AI-900 modules and their weightage
Module Name | Weightage |
Describe artificial intelligence workloads and considerations | 20–25% |
Describe fundamental principles of machine learning on Azure | 25–30% |
Describe features of computer vision workloads on Azure | 15–20% |
Describe features of natural language processing (NLP) workloads on Azure | 25–30% |
Module Description
In this section, you’ll look at each module closely and try to figure out how it fits into the whole experience.
Module 1: Describe Artificial Intelligence Workloads and Consideration (20–25%)
Module 1 talks about the fundamentals of artificial intelligence as well as artificial intelligence in Azure.
This module teaches you two lessons.
Lesson 1: Identify Features of Common AI Workloads
- Identify features of anomaly detection workloads
- Identify computer vision workloads
- Identify natural language processing workloads
- Identify knowledge mining workloads
Lesson 2: Identify Guiding Principles of Responsible AI
- Describe considerations for fairness in an AI solution
- Describe considerations for reliability and safety in an AI solution
- Describe considerations for privacy and security in an AI solution
- Describe considerations for inclusiveness in an AI solution
- Describe considerations for transparency in an AI solution
- Describe considerations for accountability in an AI solution
Module 2: Describe Fundamental Principles of Machine Learning on Azure (25–30%)
The module introduces machine learning as well as machine learning in Azure.
This module teaches you three lessons.
Lesson 1: Identify Common Machine Learning Types
- Identify regression machine learning scenarios
- Identify classification machine learning scenarios
- Identify clustering machine learning scenarios
Lesson 2: Describe Core Machine Learning Concepts
- Identify features and labels in a dataset for machine learning
- Describe how training and validation datasets are used in machine learning
Lesson 3: Describe Capabilities of Visual Tools in Azure Machine Learning Studio
- Automated machine learning
- Azure Machine Learning Designer