Question 1

How many AZ-802 practice questions are there?

Accepted Answer

943 questions across 4 versions, each with the correct answer and an explanation.

Question 2

Are there free AZ-802 sample questions?

Accepted Answer

Yes. 12 sample questions are free; 6 are open to everyone and the rest unlock with a free account.

Question 3

What does full access include?

Accepted Answer

Every AZ-802 question in study, timed and flashcard modes, explanations for each answer, and progress that saves so you can resume.

Question 4

What topics does AZ-802 cover?

Accepted Answer

Deploy and manage AD DS (20%), Manage Windows Server instances and workloads in a hybrid environment (10%), Manage virtual machines (10%), Implement and manage an on-premises and hybrid networking infrastructure (10%), Manage storage and file services (15%), Secure Windows Server infrastructure (10%), Monitor and troubleshoot Windows Server environments (15%).

Question 5

What exam is AZ-802 and what certification does it earn?

Accepted Answer

AZ-802: Administering Windows Server is a Microsoft Associate-level exam that, on its own, earns the Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate certification. It validates your ability to deploy, implement, manage, and troubleshoot Windows Server across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.

Question 6

Does AZ-802 replace AZ-800 and AZ-801?

Accepted Answer

Yes. AZ-802 is a single consolidated exam that replaces the former two-exam path of AZ-800 and AZ-801. Microsoft retired both AZ-800 and AZ-801 on September 30, 2026, after which AZ-802 became the route to the certification.

Question 7

How much does the AZ-802 exam cost?

Accepted Answer

The AZ-802 exam costs 165 USD. The actual price depends on the country or region in which the exam is proctored, and the exam is scheduled through Pearson VUE.

Question 8

What is the passing score for AZ-802?

Accepted Answer

You need a score of 700 or greater (on a scale that tops out at 1000) to pass AZ-802. Microsoft scores exams on scaled scores, so 700 does not mean 70 percent of questions correct.

Question 9

What topics does AZ-802 cover?

Accepted Answer

AZ-802 covers seven skill areas: Deploy and manage AD DS (20-25%); Manage Windows Server instances and workloads in a hybrid environment (10-15%); Manage virtual machines (10-15%); Implement and manage an on-premises and hybrid networking infrastructure (10-15%); Manage storage and file services (15-20%); Secure Windows Server infrastructure (10-15%); and Monitor and troubleshoot Windows Server environments (15-20%).

Question 10

What experience should I have before taking AZ-802?

Accepted Answer

Microsoft recommends several years of Windows Server experience and hands-on familiarity with Windows Admin Center, Hyper-V, PowerShell, Azure Arc, Azure Monitor, Azure Update Manager, and Microsoft Defender for Cloud, plus a solid understanding of Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS).

Question 11

If I already passed AZ-800 or AZ-801, what should I do?

Accepted Answer

Because AZ-800 and AZ-801 were retired on September 30, 2026, candidates who had not completed both exams by that date now earn the Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate certification by passing the single AZ-802 exam instead.

Question 12

How long is the AZ-802 certification valid and how do I renew it?

Accepted Answer

The Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate certification is valid for one year. Microsoft role-based certifications are renewed for free by passing an online renewal assessment on Microsoft Learn within the six months before the certification expires.

Question 13

How long is the AZ-802 certification valid?

Accepted Answer

1 year (renewable for free on Microsoft Learn before expiration). Recertification: Pass a free online renewal assessment on Microsoft Learn within six months before the certification expires.

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Administering Windows Server practice test

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Practice AZ-802 in the simulator.

AZ-802, by the numbers.

Everything about AZ-802.

Exam information

01Exam format700 out of 10002

02Registration$165 · Pearson VUE, online proctoring4

03Validity2

04In our question bankv1 (150), 98-365 (364), AZ-800 (215), AZ-801 (214)

What AZ-802 covers

01Deploy and manage AD DS20%4 topics

1.1Deploy and manage AD DS domain controllersDeploy and manage domain controllers locally5 obj.

1.2Configure and manage multi-site, multi-domain, and multi-forest environmentsConfigure domain and forest trust relationships3 obj.

1.3Create and manage AD DS security principalsCreate and manage AD DS users and groups3 obj.

1.4Manage Windows Server by using domain-based Group PoliciesImplement Group Policy2 obj.

02Manage Windows Server instances and workloads in a hybrid environment10%2 topics

03Manage virtual machines10%2 topics

04Implement and manage an on-premises and hybrid networking infrastructure10%2 topics

05Manage storage and file services15%3 topics

06Secure Windows Server infrastructure10%2 topics

07Monitor and troubleshoot Windows Server environments15%3 topics

How do I earn this certification?

01PrerequisitesNo required prerequisite exams1

02Current levelAZ-8021

03Next level optionsAZ-104, AZ-305, SC-1003

04Alternative pathsAZ-700, AZ-1402

How to study for this exam?

01Official vendor materialDeploy and manage Active Directory Domain Services10

What's changed on this exam?

01Coverage changesOSConfig (Windows Server security baseline management), SMB over QUIC3

Who should take this exam?

01Mandatory requirementsNone. Anyone can sit AZ-802.

02Recommended preparationSeveral years of experience administering Windows Server operating systems3

Three ways to practise

Study mode

Timed mode

Flashcards

AZ-802 questions, answered

How many AZ-802 practice questions are there?

Are there free AZ-802 sample questions?

What does full access include?

What topics does AZ-802 cover?

What exam is AZ-802 and what certification does it earn?

Does AZ-802 replace AZ-800 and AZ-801?

How much does the AZ-802 exam cost?

What is the passing score for AZ-802?

What topics does AZ-802 cover?

What experience should I have before taking AZ-802?

If I already passed AZ-800 or AZ-801, what should I do?

How long is the AZ-802 certification valid and how do I renew it?

How long is the AZ-802 certification valid?