AZ-401: Agentic DevOps Engineer Expert
Practise AI-assisted DevOps across Azure DevOps and GitHub.
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Before you buy: AZ-401 is a beta exam as of 30 October 2026. Objectives and features may change; check Microsoft's current study guide before booking. This is original selected-response supplemental revision, not official Microsoft questions or a promise to reproduce the live exam's formats, proportions, or lab content. The Expert credential also requires AZ-104 or GH-300.
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Official Exam Details
| Passing Score | 700 / 1000 |
| Validity | Renew annually through Microsoft Learn |
| Prerequisites | To earn the Expert credential, pass AZ-401 plus either AZ-104 or GH-300, per Microsoft's launch announcement. |
Domain Breakdown
| Domain | Questions |
|---|---|
| Design and implement processes and communications | 45 |
| Design and implement a source control strategy | 30 |
| Design and implement build and release pipelines | 90 |
| Design and implement a security and compliance plan | 45 |
| Implement an instrumentation strategy | 40 |
Microsoft publishes bands of 15-20%, 10-15%, 35-40%, 15-20%, and 15-20%. This bank uses an editorial 18/12/36/18/16 allocation: 45/30/90/45/40 questions. Shared AZ-400 topics are taught through original scenarios alongside the new AI-assisted objectives.
Free Study Guide
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Domain 1: Design and implement processes and communications
Domain 2: Design and implement a source control strategy
Domain 3: Design and implement build and release pipelines
- Package Feeds: One Trusted Supply Route 6 min
- Versions and Artifacts: Build Once, Promote the Same Bytes 6 min
- Tests and Quality Gates: A Report Is Not a Stop Signal 8 min
- Agents and Runners: Put the Job Where It Can Safely Run 7 min
- YAML Pipelines: Events, Dependencies and Failure Conditions 7 min
- Reusable Pipelines: Share the Recipe, Keep the Boundaries 6 min
- Environments and Approvals: Protect the Destination 6 min
- GitHub Agentic Workflows: Markdown Intent, Compiled Controls 7 min
- Deployment Strategies: Release in Small, Measurable Steps 6 min
- Reliable Deployments: Order, Compatibility and the Hotfix Path 7 min
- Infrastructure as Code: Review the Plan Before Applying It 7 min
- Pipeline Operations: Faster Feedback Without Losing Evidence 6 min
Domain 4: Design and implement a security and compliance plan
Domain 5: Implement an instrumentation strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the passing score for the Agentic DevOps Engineer Expert exam?
The passing score for Agentic DevOps Engineer Expert (AZ-401) is 700 / 1000. This bank is revision material and is not marked against that pass mark.
What are the prerequisites for Agentic DevOps Engineer Expert?
Prerequisites for Agentic DevOps Engineer Expert: To earn the Expert credential, pass AZ-401 plus either AZ-104 or GH-300, per Microsoft's launch announcement.. Our explanations are detailed, but this is revision material that assumes you are already taking the training the exam requires.
How long is the Agentic DevOps Engineer Expert certification valid?
The Agentic DevOps Engineer Expert certification is valid for: Renew annually through Microsoft Learn. Plan your recertification early and use our practice exams to stay sharp.
Is the Agentic DevOps Engineer Expert MCQ learning companion worth it?
Read this first — AZ-401 is a beta exam as of 30 October 2026. Objectives and features may change; check Microsoft's current study guide before booking. This is original selected-response supplemental revision, not official Microsoft questions or a promise to reproduce the live exam's formats, proportions, or lab content. The Expert credential also requires AZ-104 or GH-300. With that in mind, our 250-question bank includes two study modes (Study, and Flashcards with spaced repetition), detailed explanations for every answer, adaptive question selection, and progress tracking across all 5 domains. The complete study guide is free forever. 20 practice questions are free with no account needed. Full access is $9 for 1 year.
How do I prepare for the Agentic DevOps Engineer Expert certification?
Start with our free study guide to build your foundation, then use Study Mode for instant feedback and concept learning. This bank is untimed revision material rather than a simulation of the real exam. Practise the published skills in the relevant tools and follow official preparation requirements. Use Flashcards with spaced repetition to retain key facts long-term. Track your results on attempted questions across the domains. These scores do not assess practical skills or predict an exam result.
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