Microsoft AI-901 Practice Exam Questions & Answers

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Microsoft AI-901 Exam Details

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50 Practice Questions (Our Bank)
45 minutes Exam Duration
700 out of 1000 Passing Score
USD 99 Exam Fee
Exam Code
AI-901
Full Name
Exam AI-901: Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals
Issuing Body
Microsoft
Question Format (Our Bank)
Multiple Choice, Hotspot, Drag & Drop
Delivery
Online proctored or at a Pearson VUE test centre
Eligibility
No prerequisites, but basic knowledge of Python coding syntax, Azure resources, and familiarity with REST APIs, SDKs, and CLIs are recommended
Validity
Does not expire and does not require renewal
Practice Questions

Free AI-901 Practice Questions

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You are developing an application that extracts fields from PDFs by using Azure Content Understanding in Foundry Tools.

You need to use the Python SDK to submit a PDF for analysis and retrieve the extraction results.

What should you do?

Correct Answer: A
Explanation

Azure Content Understanding analysis operations are long-running operations in the Python SDK. Microsoft's Python SDK documentation states that analysis operations return a poller, and the SDK provides LROPoller types that handle polling automatically when you call .result().

Therefore, the correct workflow is to submit the PDF by calling begin_analyze(), receive a poller, and then call:

result = poller.result()

Option B is incorrect because extraction results are not read from request headers. Option C is incorrect because the requirement is to use Azure Content Understanding extraction, not build a manual OCR-only mapping pipeline. Option D is incorrect because the SDK analysis pattern is asynchronous/long-running, not a simple synchronous analyze() call that returns all extracted fields in the same request.

You need to compare the costs of large language models (LLMs) for a generative AI solution.

What should you use in the Microsoft Foundry portal?

Correct Answer: B
Explanation

To compare the costs of large language models in Microsoft Foundry portal, use the Model leaderboard.

Microsoft documentation states that the model leaderboard helps compare models across quality, safety, estimated cost, and throughput. It also supports trade-off charts and side-by-side model comparison for features, performance, and estimated cost.

Why the other options are incorrect:

A . Evaluator catalog is for selecting evaluators to measure model or application outputs, not comparing LLM costs. C . Compliance relates to governance and compliance, not model cost comparison. D . Tools provides Foundry tools, not benchmarked cost comparison across models.

You are developing an application that analyzes voicemail recordings by using Azure Content Understanding in Foundry Tools.

You need to extract a transcript and structured information from the recordings.

Which type of analyzer should you use?

Correct Answer: C
Explanation

Voicemail recordings are audio content. Azure Content Understanding analyzers define what type of content to process, including documents, images, audio, or video, and what elements to extract, including transcripts and structured fields.

Microsoft's custom analyzer documentation also shows an audio example based on prebuilt-audio for processing customer support call recordings, which is the same content type as voicemail recordings.

Therefore, to extract a transcript and structured information from voicemail recordings, you should use an audio analyzer.

You are developing an AI-powered customer support application.

Which task is an example of the Microsoft responsible AI principle of inclusiveness?

Correct Answer: B
Explanation

The Microsoft responsible AI principle of inclusiveness means AI systems should be designed to empower and engage everyone, including people with different abilities, languages, and accessibility needs.

Therefore, designing the interface to support multiple languages and screen readers is an example of inclusiveness.

Why the other options are incorrect:

A . Provide explanations about how predictions are generated = Transparency C . Evaluate model outputs across demographic groups to reduce bias = Fairness D . Encrypt stored customer data and restrict access by using role-based controls = Privacy and security

You have an Azure subscription.

You need to use Azure Content Understanding in Foundry Tools to extract structured data from invoices.

What should you provision?

Correct Answer: B
Explanation

To use Azure Content Understanding in Foundry Tools, Microsoft lists a Microsoft Foundry resource as a prerequisite. The documentation states that you need a Microsoft Foundry resource created in a supported region, and that the portal lists this resource under Foundry > Foundry.

The invoice scenario is also directly aligned with Content Understanding's intelligent document processing use case: Microsoft states that Content Understanding converts unstructured documents into structured data and gives invoice processing as an example.

Therefore, to extract structured data from invoices by using Azure Content Understanding in Foundry Tools, you should provision a Microsoft Foundry resource.

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What the Microsoft AI-901 Exam Covers

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Domain 1: Identify AI concepts and capabilities 40% - 45%

Describe principles of responsible AI including fairness, reliability, safety, privacy, security, inclusiveness, transparency, and accountability. Understand how generative AI models work and identify appropriate models based on capabilities. Recognize scenarios for common AI workloads including generative and agentic AI, text analysis, speech, computer vision, and information extraction. Know common text analysis techniques like keyword extraction, entity detection, sentiment analysis, and summarization, plus speech recognition, speech synthesis, and image-generation features.

Sample questions from this domain above: Q1Q3Q4

Domain 2: Implement AI solutions by using Microsoft Foundry 55% - 60%

Create effective system and user prompts for generative AI models and deploy models in the Foundry portal. Build lightweight chat client applications using the Foundry SDK and create single-agent solutions. Implement text analysis and respond to spoken prompts using deployed multimodal models. Build applications with computer vision and image-generation capabilities. Extract information from documents, forms, images, audio, and video using Azure Content Understanding in Foundry Tools.

Sample questions from this domain above: Q2Q5

FAQ

AI-901 Exam FAQ

Common questions about the exam itself

How hard is AI-901 compared to other Microsoft certifications, and what makes this exam different from the old AI-900?
AI-901 is an entry-level fundamentals exam, but it is harder than AI-900 because it now focuses on practical hands-on implementation using Microsoft Foundry rather than just recognizing AI concepts. The updated exam expects you to know Python coding syntax, understand Azure resources, and demonstrate how to actually build and deploy AI solutions, not just name them.
Do I need to know how to code before taking AI-901?
You do not need to be an expert coder, but you need basic Python syntax knowledge and should understand how to read short SDK snippets. The exam tests your ability to follow code examples in Foundry implementations and Azure tools, not your ability to write complex programs from scratch.
Which domain of AI-901 do most candidates find hardest and how should I prepare for it?
Domain 2 (Implement AI solutions by using Microsoft Foundry) is the hardest because it is practical and hands-on. Many candidates study theory but never open the Foundry portal itself. You must actually log in to the portal, create prompts, deploy models, and build lightweight applications to understand what the exam is testing.
How long does it realistically take to prepare for AI-901?
Most beginners need two to four weeks of part-time study if they have basic Azure familiarity. If you are completely new to Azure or AI concepts, plan for four to six weeks. The updated exam requires hands-on time in the Foundry portal in addition to studying the official Microsoft Learn materials.
What happens on exam day for AI-901 and how much time do I really get?
You get 45 minutes of actual testing time to answer between 40 and 60 questions. The exam is delivered online proctored or in a Pearson VUE test centre. You can flag questions and return to them later, so flagging difficult questions and moving on is a good strategy to manage your time.
What are the retake and rescheduling rules if I fail AI-901?
You can retake the exam 24 hours after your first failed attempt. From the second retake onwards, you must wait 14 days between attempts. Microsoft allows a maximum of 5 attempts within a 12-month period from your first attempt date, and you must pay the full exam fee for each retake.
Does the AI-901 certification expire or need renewal?
No. AI-901 does not expire and does not require renewal. Once you pass the exam, the credential is permanent on your Microsoft certification transcript.
What job role does AI-901 prepare me for and how does it fit into the broader Microsoft AI certification track?
AI-901 is designed for people beginning their journey in AI solution development. It validates foundational knowledge and provides a strong foundation for pursuing advanced role-based certifications in Azure AI and machine learning. It is the entry point for anyone starting an AI career in Azure, whether you are a developer, data analyst, or business professional.
How does AI-901 relate to the old AI-900 exam and should I study AI-900 materials?
AI-901 replaces AI-900, which retired on June 30, 2026. Do not use AI-900 study materials because they miss the post-2025 services like Microsoft Foundry, agents, and current prompt engineering patterns. If you already hold the AI-900 certification, you do not have to retake it, but AI-901 tests a wider and more current skill set.
What is the exam fee for AI-901 and are there ways to take it for free or cheaper?
The standard exam fee is USD 99, though pricing varies by region and currency. Microsoft regularly offers free or discounted exam vouchers through Cloud Skills Challenges, Microsoft Learn virtual training days, and partner programs. Check the Microsoft Learn events page before registering to see if current promotional vouchers are available.