{"id":99777,"date":"2025-06-28T18:37:19","date_gmt":"2025-06-28T13:07:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/?p=99777"},"modified":"2026-09-10T17:30:14","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T12:00:14","slug":"top-7-mistakes-avoid-preparing-az-104-exam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/top-7-mistakes-avoid-preparing-az-104-exam\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 7 Az-104 Exam Mistakes To Avoid While Preparing for Azure Administrator"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('audio');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-99777-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Avoid_Common_AZ-104_Exam_Mistakes.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Avoid_Common_AZ-104_Exam_Mistakes.mp3\">https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Avoid_Common_AZ-104_Exam_Mistakes.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n<p>Are you preparing for AZ-104? Here, in this blog, let&#8217;s understand what <strong><a id=\"menurdje\" class=\"fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn\" title=\"AZ 104 Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate exam\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/microsoft-azure-certification-az-104\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Link AZ 104 Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate exam\" data-schema-attribute=\"about mentions\">AZ 104 Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate exam<\/a><\/strong> is, how to prepare, and the seven major AZ-104 exam mistakes to avoid. Let&#8217;s get in and make the process seamless.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #ea7e02;color:#ea7e02\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #ea7e02;color:#ea7e02\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/top-7-mistakes-avoid-preparing-az-104-exam\/#What_is_the_AZ_104_Administrator_Associate_Certification\" >What is the AZ 104 Administrator Associate Certification?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/top-7-mistakes-avoid-preparing-az-104-exam\/#Avoid_these_mistakes_while_preparing_for_the_AZ-104_Exam\" >Avoid these mistakes while preparing for the AZ-104 Exam.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/top-7-mistakes-avoid-preparing-az-104-exam\/#1_Ignoring_the_AZ-104_Exam_Skills_Outline\" >1. Ignoring the AZ-104 Exam Skills Outline<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/top-7-mistakes-avoid-preparing-az-104-exam\/#2_Skipping_Hands-on_Azure_Practice_Labs\" >2. Skipping Hands-on Azure Practice Labs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/top-7-mistakes-avoid-preparing-az-104-exam\/#3_Not_Understanding_Role-Based_Certification_Expectations\" >3. Not Understanding Role-Based Certification Expectations\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/top-7-mistakes-avoid-preparing-az-104-exam\/#4_Relying_Only_on_AZ-204_or_Outdated_Azure_Materials\" >4. Relying Only on AZ-204 or Outdated Azure Materials<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/top-7-mistakes-avoid-preparing-az-104-exam\/#5_Cramming_Instead_of_Following_a_Study_Plan\" >5. Cramming Instead of Following a Study Plan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/top-7-mistakes-avoid-preparing-az-104-exam\/#6_Not_Taking_Enough_Practice_Tests_and_Mock_Exams\" >6. Not Taking Enough Practice Tests and Mock Exams<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/top-7-mistakes-avoid-preparing-az-104-exam\/#7_Underestimating_Time_Required_for_Azure_Admin_Topics\" >7. Underestimating Time Required for Azure Admin Topics<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/top-7-mistakes-avoid-preparing-az-104-exam\/#What_is_the_reason_for_so_many_candidates_to_fail_the_AZ-104_Exam\" >What is the reason for so many candidates to fail the AZ-104 Exam?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/top-7-mistakes-avoid-preparing-az-104-exam\/#Common_Reasons_to_Fail_AZ-104\" >Common Reasons to Fail AZ-104\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/top-7-mistakes-avoid-preparing-az-104-exam\/#Azure_Administrator_Exam_Challenges\" >Azure Administrator Exam Challenges\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/top-7-mistakes-avoid-preparing-az-104-exam\/#How_to_Prepare_for_the_AZ_104_Exam_Effectively\" >How to Prepare for the AZ 104 Exam Effectively?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/top-7-mistakes-avoid-preparing-az-104-exam\/#STUDY_PLAN_%E2%80%93_Systematic_approach_is_the_Essence_of_Success\" >STUDY PLAN &#8211; Systematic approach is the Essence of Success<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/top-7-mistakes-avoid-preparing-az-104-exam\/#EXAM_PREPARATION_TIPS_%E2%80%93_Be_calm_in_the_storm_is_the_mantra\" >EXAM PREPARATION TIPS &#8211; Be calm in the storm is the mantra\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/top-7-mistakes-avoid-preparing-az-104-exam\/#EXAM_GUIDE_%E2%80%93_Knowing_what_is_coming\" >EXAM GUIDE &#8211; Knowing what is coming<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/top-7-mistakes-avoid-preparing-az-104-exam\/#FAQs_on_AZ-104_Exam_Preparation\" >FAQs on AZ-104 Exam Preparation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/top-7-mistakes-avoid-preparing-az-104-exam\/#To_sum_up\" >To sum up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_AZ_104_Administrator_Associate_Certification\"><\/span><b>What is the AZ 104 Administrator Associate Certification?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The role-based AZ 104 Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate Certification validates the Microsoft-designed skills and knowledge that are required to manage cloud services. Especially spreads across storage, security, networking, and computing capabilities in the Microsoft Azure environment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main intent of the certification is to validate efficiency in demonstrating individuals&#8217; professional skills and expertise in terms of administering Azure resources, including Virtual machines, Storage Accounts, Networking components and identity management.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One has to pass the exam to gain the certification; as a role-based certification, the program is tailored to meet the career-specific requirements. This ensures that this practice gives hands-on experience to the candidates, expanding <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/az-104-career-opportunities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-schema-attribute=\"about mentions\">career opportunities with AZ-104.<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The exam covers a wide range of topics from managing Azure identities, governance, implementing and managing storage, deploying and managing Azure compute resources, configuring and managing virtual machines, networks, monitoring and maintaining Azure resources and more.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Avoid_these_mistakes_while_preparing_for_the_AZ-104_Exam\"><\/span><b>Avoid these mistakes while preparing for the AZ-104 Exam.<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are the top 7 AZ-104 exam mistakes to avoid while <\/span><a title=\"preparing for the AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate Certification exam\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/how-to-pass-az-104-on-first-attempt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-schema-attribute=\"about mentions\"><b>preparing for the AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate Certification exam<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Ignoring_the_AZ-104_Exam_Skills_Outline\"><\/span><b>1. Ignoring the AZ-104 Exam Skills Outline<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Without reviewing the official AZ 104 exam skills outline, candidates directly jumping into the study material is not leading anywhere. As the outline competencies cover all the major topics, Microsoft expects you to master all of them. And ignoring it might risk missing key areas or spending time in less important areas. This can severely affect performance.\u00a0<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Skipping_Hands-on_Azure_Practice_Labs\"><\/span><b>2. Skipping Hands-on Azure Practice Labs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practical experience is very important for the AZ 104 exam, testing real-world Azure administration skills. If you don&#8217;t focus on or take up labs and only focus on theory will not make you familiar with scenario-based learning. For Cloud certifications like AZ 104, they are designed to especially validate the ability to configure and manage Azure Resources over factual theories.\u00a0<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Not_Understanding_Role-Based_Certification_Expectations\"><\/span><b>3. Not Understanding Role-Based Certification Expectations\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Thai role-based certification reflects the duties of an Azure Administrator. Candidates have to focus mainly on the facts that focus on irrelevant, outdated, or not updated content- there is no point but to fail.\u00a0<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Relying_Only_on_AZ-204_or_Outdated_Azure_Materials\"><\/span><b>4. Relying Only on AZ-204 or Outdated Azure Materials<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For AZ 104Azure developers, administrators, and Experts have curated multiple resources. And just preparing with outdated stuff from Azure documents, or any HIFi resource provider, is surely not going to help you pass AZ 104. Always ensure and make use of the updated content.\u00a0<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Cramming_Instead_of_Following_a_Study_Plan\"><\/span><b>5. Cramming Instead of Following a Study Plan<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cramming is proof of an ineffective study strategy. With wide portions and topics to cover, plan well ahead and stick to an effective plan. It&#8217;s very important in comprehensive preparation. Cramming increases stress, leading to a knowledge gap, which makes the exam harder.<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Not_Taking_Enough_Practice_Tests_and_Mock_Exams\"><\/span><b>6. Not Taking Enough Practice Tests and Mock Exams<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practice tests and mock exams give the candidate some familiarity with the exam and help in taking the exam stress-free. But when you choose not to do it. you will lack experience in handling the exam stress, question style, time constraints and more.\u00a0<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Underestimating_Time_Required_for_Azure_Admin_Topics\"><\/span><b>7. Underestimating Time Required for Azure Admin Topics<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Azure administration being a broad and evolving field itself, candidates often underestimate the time needed to master the required topics and services.\u00a0 When you don&#8217;t focus on allocating sufficient time, it leads to rushed preparation and incomplete knowledge.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_reason_for_so_many_candidates_to_fail_the_AZ-104_Exam\"><\/span><b>What is the reason for so many candidates to fail the AZ-104 Exam?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Most candidates fail the AZ-104 exam because they study Azure concepts without practising them hands-on; the exam tests real-world judgment, not memorisation. The most common causes are weak hands-on experience with RBAC and networking, skipping full-length practice tests, and underestimating how broad the exam is across all five domains: identity, storage, compute, networking, and monitoring.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The AZ-104 (Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate) certification is an associate-level credential that proves an IT professional can manage Microsoft Azure cloud environments end to end. That same breadth is exactly what trips people up; the exam draws scenario-based questions from virtual machines, storage, security, and monitoring alike, so gaps in any one domain show up on test day. Preparing with structured video lectures alone, without hands-on labs and full-length AZ-104 practice tests, is the single biggest reason candidates need a second attempt.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Reasons_to_Fail_AZ-104\"><\/span><b>Common Reasons to Fail AZ-104\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><b>1. Lack of hands-on Experience\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s very bad and not an advisable hack to just rely on theories completely. Unless you have hands-on experience and try out the services all by yourself, the learning sticks with you and continues to persist. The Azure working portal practice and trying hands-on is not learning, but an experience of its own. This is critical to understanding how to configure and manage Azure resources.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>2. Not being clear about the Exam Objectives.\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The exam consists of detailed and elaborated content covering major Azure services and features in one. The candidates often underestimate the importance of understanding the concepts in depth and breadth. Missing out on key areas like identity management, governance nuances, and cost management techniques, it&#8217;s surely going to be risky.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>3. Poor Study Planning\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To focus and manage this vast syllabus, it&#8217;s important to have a clear, defined and well-structured <\/span><a title=\"study plan\" href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/credentials\/certifications\/resources\/study-guides\/az-104\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>study plan<\/b> <\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to manage and effectively complete the syllabus. With no proper planning and a tracker, it&#8217;s quite risky to pass this high-stakes technical exam.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>4. Do not take the Practice Test seriously.\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practice tests are exam stimulators, giving an exact experience as the actual exam. This helps in time management; understanding the trends in questions and topics coming gives you a heads-up about what is happening and how to prepare. But when you miss validating this, it&#8217;s going to affect the result and confuse you in recognising questions in a rush.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>5. Overconfident or underconfident<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With experience, some seem to be overconfident, and there are a few who attend with underconfidence. When you take an exam, your experience and preparation are only used for the preparation part, but they have nothing to do with the exam. To be calm, positive, and compassionate will take you places and help you handle situations better.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Azure_Administrator_Exam_Challenges\"><\/span><b>Azure Administrator Exam Challenges\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-99781 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/azure-administrator-exam-challenges.webp\" alt=\"Az-104 Exam mistakes and challenges\" width=\"1536\" height=\"950\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/azure-administrator-exam-challenges.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/azure-administrator-exam-challenges-300x186.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/azure-administrator-exam-challenges-1024x633.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/azure-administrator-exam-challenges-768x475.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/azure-administrator-exam-challenges-150x93.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Prepare_for_the_AZ_104_Exam_Effectively\"><\/span><b>How to Prepare for the AZ 104 Exam Effectively?<\/b><b><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"STUDY_PLAN_%E2%80%93_Systematic_approach_is_the_Essence_of_Success\"><\/span><b>STUDY PLAN &#8211; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Systematic approach is the Essence of Success<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start with the<strong><a title=\"Az-104 Exam Course\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/microsoft-azure-certification-az-104\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-schema-attribute=\"about mentions\"> Microsoft AZ-104 exam course<\/a> <\/strong>and understand the main objectives and the domain covered.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure you allocate sufficient time for each domain and service &#8211; there is time for learning the concept, practices, trying hands-on on and revising.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don&#8217;t stick to one, but try to review with multiple learning sources like documents, whitepapers, video tutorials, online courses, books and others.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set up an Azure account or use hands-on Labs that are available to practice in real time &#8211; this is an invaluable experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take up practice tests to get familiar with the exam flow, topics, question patterns, and others.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Study groups and forums are great helpers; they clarify doubts and share great knowledge.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Revise and review as part of your routine.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"EXAM_PREPARATION_TIPS_%E2%80%93_Be_calm_in_the_storm_is_the_mantra\"><\/span><b>EXAM PREPARATION TIPS &#8211; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be calm in the storm is the mantra\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure there is equal and prioritised focus on where you lack; this can be evaluated from the practice tests and labs you try.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scenario-based questions are very common, and to crack their nuances, practice is the only way.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The same practice will also help you with time management and also help you improve your speed and accuracy.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay updated with Azure services as they update in time.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"EXAM_GUIDE_%E2%80%93_Knowing_what_is_coming\"><\/span><b>EXAM GUIDE &#8211; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowing what is coming<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Know what the exam structure is, understand it, and be clear with the quotient &#8211; multiple-choice, drag-and-drop, and case studies.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure you have run through all the domains, including managing Azure identities and governance, implementing and managing storage, <\/span><a title=\"AZ 104 Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate Exam\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/manage-azure-compute-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-schema-attribute=\"about mentions\"><b>deploying and managing Azure compute resources<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, configuring virtual networking, and monitoring and maintaining Azure resources.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure you cover all the resources available &#8211; official domains, instructor-led training, and labs.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_on_AZ-104_Exam_Preparation\"><\/span><b>FAQs on AZ-104 Exam Preparation<\/b><b><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h4><b>Is the AZ-104 Exam harder than expected?<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most of the candidates find the AZ-104 exam challenging for its scenario-based questions and broad topics. But in reality, with the right preparation metrics and hands-on practice, it&#8217;s far more manageable.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Can I pass the AZ-104 certification without any experience?<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s possible, but quite difficult if you don&#8217;t put in enough effort. With hands-on experience, it&#8217;s quite seamless to achieve.\u00a0<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<h4><b>What is the preparation schedule like?\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates with familiarity with Azure concepts and practical experience should allocate 60 -120 hours for their preparation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"To_sum_up\"><\/span><b>To sum up<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As we have discussed the common AZ-104 exam Mistakes and challenges to avoid and focus on when you are preparing for AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate, it&#8217;s your time to get it into action. This realistic practice, along with labs and tests, can help you make your preparation easy and effective. 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