AZ-305 Exam Tips
Azure Solutions Architect Expert. Skills outline as of April 17, 2026.
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Exam Guide & Rules
Format, scoring, booking and exam-day rules
How to Answer Questions
Pacing, method, traps, case studies
14-Day Study Plan
Checklist that uses every tool here
Practice Questions
Topic quizzes and weighted mock exams
Flashcards
Spaced repetition: tips, pairs and numbers
Flashcard Quiz
Quiz yourself with Leitner boxes; due cards first
Exam Pacing Timer
Track time per question against the exam length
Numbers to Memorize
Limits, SLAs, retention and dates
Decision Guides
Which service? One screen per area
Retirement Timeline
What retired, when, and what to pick
Accuracy Notes
What's confirmed and what isn't
Overall Progress
Domains
| Domain | Weight | Pages | Progress |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design Infrastructure Solutions | 30–35% | 13 | |
| Design Identity, Governance & Monitoring Solutions | 25–30% | 17 | |
| Design Data Storage Solutions | 20–25% | 15 | |
| Design Business Continuity Solutions | 15–20% | 8 | |
| Commonly Confused Pairs | All | 1 | |
| Exam-Day Cram Sheet | All | 1 | Read on exam day |
How to use this site
- Work through the domains heaviest first: Infrastructure (30–35%) and Identity (25–30%).
- Quiz each topic after reading it; your weakest topics appear in Study Next on the practice page.
- Read the Decision Guides, Numbers and Retirement Timeline in the last week; use the Cram Sheet on exam day.
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