The Microsoft Azure Cloud Administration (Core) assessment is designed to measure the knowledge and skills of job candidates and employees in essential Azure cloud administration concepts, tools, and techniques necessary to support Azure cloud-based implementations and operations. The test evaluates key areas including Azure Virtual Networks and Network Security, Azure Storage Accounts, Azure Active Directory and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Azure Resource Management and Monitoring, and Azure Backup and Recovery, covering topics such as virtual machine deployment and availability, network configuration, storage management, identity and access control, and subscription and policy management. The assessment uses a variety of question formats, including Multiple Choice, Multiple Correct Answer, and Essay Composition questions, with questions drawn from a large pool to help prevent cheating. One or more questions are subject to individual time limits to further deter cheating and enhance predictive performance, and artificial intelligence is utilized in the scoring of one or more questions to ensure accurate and consistent evaluation of candidate responses.

The specific attributes measured include:

Following completion, the test produces a Candidate Selection Report that includes an overall score and detailed scores for each attribute.

The Candidate Selection Report also provides expert interview questions that help you probe critical or low-scoring areas, along with a guide for noting your evaluation of the candidate's responses. Consistent use of an interview guide is an important part of gaining better candidate insights and making better hiring decisions.

Note that while the Microsoft Azure Cloud Administration (Core) assessment is a useful and efficient instrument for confirming a base level of skill or knowledge about this important topic, it is not intended to pinpoint the exact level of candidate or skill. We recommend that skills tests, like this one, be used in parallel with other measurements, such as cognitive ability, job fit, and behavioral history. Each different type of test provides a valuable piece of information you can use when evaluating potential job performance.