Azure | Exam

Question

Is Microsoft learn available to open & view during the exam of AZ-500?,

• a lot of AI models gives different sort of answers.
• under the official Microsoft study guide, the practice assessment doesn't have the option for Microsoft learn during the practice assessment , so help me clarify this doubt, thank you.

Answer 1

Microsoft Learn is available during the AZ-500 certification exam, but not during Practice Assessments.

During the real AZ-500 exam (a role-based associate-level exam), Microsoft Learn can be opened from within the exam interface:

• It is available for associate and expert role-based exams, not for Fundamentals or GitHub exams.
• Access is limited to content on the learn.microsoft.com domain (excluding Q&A, Practice Assessments, and personal profile).
• The exam timer continues to run while browsing Microsoft Learn.
• Microsoft Learn opens in a split screen next to the exam question, and the layout can be adjusted.

Practice Assessments on Microsoft Learn are separate preparation tools and do not simulate this in-exam Microsoft Learn access. They are designed only to give an idea of question style, wording, and difficulty and are not full exam environment replicas.

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References:

• Exam duration and exam experience
• Study guide for Exam AZ-500: Microsoft Azure Security Technologies
• Prepare for an exam
• Practice Assessments for Microsoft Certifications
• Exam frequently asked questions

Answer 2

Yes Learn is available in the AZ-500 exam

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/support/exam-duration-exam-experience#accessing-microsoft-learn-during-your-certification-exam