# Microsoft Azure Cloud Administration (Core, Short) Assessment

## Description
The Microsoft Azure Cloud Administration (Core) (Short) 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 critical 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. To assess these skills, the test uses a variety of question formats including Multiple Choice, Multiple Correct Answer, and Essay Composition questions, with one or more questions incorporating artificial intelligence in scoring to ensure accurate evaluation. Questions are drawn from a large pool to minimize the risk of cheating, and one or more questions include time limits to further deter dishonesty and enhance the predictive validity of the assessment.

## Competencies Measures
- Azure Active Directory and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
- Azure Resource Management and Monitoring
- Azure Storage Accounts
- Azure Storage Accounts (Free Text Responses)
- Azure Virtual Networks and Network Security
- Azure Virtual Networks and Network Security (Free Text Responses)

## Metadata
- **Duration:** 14.0 Minutes
- **Language:** English (US)
- **Type:** Skills/Knowledge Assessment (Test)
- **Last Updated:** July 1, 2026

## Catalog Link
View additional details or to administer the assessment to a candidate here:
[View in Online Test Catalog](https://www.hravatar.com/ta/tests/9691/microsoft-azure-cloud-administration-core-short.html)