Preparing for a Azure internship or fresher interview? This free Azure interview questions test gives you 15 random questions on cloud concepts, compute services, storage, networking, identity and security, governance and cost, and monitoring, and explains every answer. You get a new set of questions every time you take it.
What this Azure interview test covers
Every attempt gives you 15 random questions, balanced across 7 topics, with the questions and answer options shuffled, so no two tests are the same.
| Topic | What it checks | Questions per test |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud concepts | IaaS, PaaS, SaaS, shared responsibility, scaling | 2 |
| Compute services | Virtual Machines, App Service, Functions, AKS, Container Instances | 3 |
| Storage | Blob, Files, Queues, Disks, access tiers, redundancy | 2 |
| Networking | Virtual networks, NSGs, Load Balancer, VPN Gateway, ExpressRoute | 2 |
| Identity & security | Microsoft Entra ID, RBAC, MFA, Key Vault, managed identities | 2 |
| Governance & cost | Resource groups, subscriptions, Azure Policy, tags, cost tools | 2 |
| Databases, monitoring & DevOps | Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, Azure Monitor, Azure DevOps, ARM and Bicep | 2 |
How to read your score
| Score | What it means |
|---|---|
| 12–15 (80%+) | Interview-ready. Your fundamentals are strong. Practise explaining these answers out loud, then start applying. |
| 8–11 (50–79%) | Almost there. A good base with a few gaps. Review your weakest topics and retake the test with new questions. |
| 0–7 (below 50%) | Build the basics. Focus on fundamentals first, using the explanations in your results, and try again in a week. |
Sample Azure interview questions for freshers (with answers)
Here are five questions of the kind the test asks, with answers and explanations.
1. In which cloud model does the provider manage the operating system, while you deploy your application code?
- A. On-premises
- B. Software as a Service (SaaS)
- C. Platform as a Service (PaaS)
- D. Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
Answer: C. With PaaS (for example Azure App Service), Azure manages servers and the OS; you manage the app and data.
2. Which Azure service runs code in response to events, without managing servers?
- A. Azure Blob Storage
- B. Azure Functions
- C. Azure Virtual Machines
- D. Azure DNS
Answer: B. Functions is serverless: you pay per execution in the Consumption plan.
3. Which storage service is best for unstructured data such as images and videos?
- A. Table Storage
- B. Azure SQL Database
- C. Blob Storage
- D. Queue Storage
Answer: C. Blob Storage stores large amounts of unstructured object data.
4. What does Azure role-based access control (RBAC) do?
- A. Encrypts data at rest
- B. Creates backups
- C. Grants permissions to users and groups through roles at a scope
- D. Blocks network ports
Answer: C. Built-in roles include Owner, Contributor and Reader.
5. What is a resource group?
- A. A user group in Entra ID
- B. A billing invoice
- C. A logical container for related Azure resources
- D. A physical datacentre
Answer: C. Resources in a group are often deployed, managed and deleted together.
Ready to test yourself?
Take the free Azure interview questions test now: 15 random questions, about 10 minutes, with an explanation for every answer.
How to prepare for a Azure internship interview
- Start with cloud concepts: understand IaaS, PaaS and SaaS and when to use each. The cloud computing and Microsoft Azure glossary entries are a quick refresher.
- Get hands-on with a free account: deploy a web app to App Service, store files in Blob Storage, and look at the cost in the portal.
- Know the core services by name and purpose: interviewers often ask which service you would use for a given scenario.
- Explain one cloud project end to end, including why you chose each service; see how to explain your college project.
- Check your overall readiness with the free IT Internship Readiness Test.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this Azure interview test free?
Yes. The test is completely free, needs no login, and does not ask for any personal details. Your best score is saved only in your own browser.
How many questions are in the Azure test?
Each attempt has 15 random multiple-choice questions, balanced across seven topics. The questions and answer options are shuffled, so every retake gives you a new test.
What level is this Azure test?
It is designed for freshers and internship candidates. It checks the Azure fundamentals interviewers commonly ask about, not advanced or certification-level topics.
Is this the same as the AZ-900 exam?
No. This test is independent practice for internship and fresher interviews and is not affiliated with Microsoft. It covers similar fundamental concepts, so it can also help you start preparing for Azure Fundamentals.
Does a high score guarantee an internship?
No. A high score shows strong fundamentals, but interviews also check your projects, problem solving, and communication. Use your result to decide what to study next.
Your next step
Scored well? Learn what happens in each internship interview round, from the online test to the HR interview.
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About the author
Dhaivat has 16+ years of experience in the IT industry, working on AI and cloud technologies, project delivery, and engineering leadership. He has interviewed and mentored many interns, wrote The Lost Intern, and runs the non-commercial Career Impact Initiative, mentoring students for free.