Microsoft · Official Blueprint · Last reviewed May 2026
The official Microsoft DP-900 exam covers 4 domains. Domain weights tell you exactly how much of the exam each topic represents — and where to invest your study time.
Covers the topics, concepts, and applied skills examined under the Describe core data concepts domain. Study the official exam objectives and practise questions in this area to build confidence and accuracy before your exam.
Practice Describe core data concepts questionsCovers the topics, concepts, and applied skills examined under the Identify considerations for relational data on Azure domain. Study the official exam objectives and practise questions in this area to build confidence and accuracy before your exam.
Practice Identify considerations for relational data on Azure questionsCovers the topics, concepts, and applied skills examined under the Describe considerations for working with non-relational data on Azure domain. Study the official exam objectives and practise questions in this area to build confidence and accuracy before your exam.
Practice Describe considerations for working with non-relational data on Azure questionsCovers the topics, concepts, and applied skills examined under the Describe an analytics workload on Azure domain. Study the official exam objectives and practise questions in this area to build confidence and accuracy before your exam.
Practice Describe an analytics workload on Azure questionsThe heaviest domain on the DP-900 is "Describe core data concepts" at null%. Start here and return to it regularly.
Allocate study time proportional to domain weight — a 25% domain deserves roughly 25% of your prep hours.
Never skip a low-weight domain. A 10% domain still represents 5–7 exam questions — enough to make the difference between pass and fail.
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