Azure Certification

AI-102 Azure AI Engineer Associate Study Guide

Everything you need to pass: exam domains, study strategy, and day-by-day preparation plans.

info Exam at a Glance

1008

Questions

90min

Time Limit

70%

To Pass

0.1min

Per Question

bar_chart Where the Questions Come From

Domains ranked by question count. Start with the top ones, they carry the most weight.

Plan and manage an Azure AI solution

23% 230Q

Implement knowledge mining and information extraction solutions

20% 203Q

Implement natural language processing solutions

19% 190Q

Implement generative AI solutions

18% 180Q

Implement computer vision solutions

13% 130Q

Implement an agentic solution

7% 75Q

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Where to start: The top 3 domains usually cover 40-60% of your exam. Nail those first, then work your way down.

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school How to Study for AI-102 Azure AI Engineer Associate

A simple 5-step plan that works. Follow it in order.

Know your domains

Look at the domain breakdown above. The heavier domains get more questions on the real exam. Start there.

Go one topic at a time

Pick a domain, study it end to end, then move to the next. Jumping around wastes time.

Practice with real questions

Start untimed to learn. Then switch to timed mode once you are comfortable.

Read the explanations

Do not just memorize answers. Read why each option is right or wrong.

Simulate the real exam

Take a full timed mock exam. No distractions, no pausing. Review everything you got wrong.

calendar_month Pick a Study Schedule

Three options depending on how much time you have. Each one covers all 1008 questions.

Sprint ~504 Q/day, 4-6 hrs/day

chevron_right Day 1 3 topics

623 Q

Plan and manage an Azure AI solution 230 Implement knowledge mining and information extraction solutions 203 Implement natural language processing solutions 190

Review exam format (15 min) Timed practice (45 min) Review wrong answers (30 min)

chevron_right Day 2 3 topics

385 Q

Implement generative AI solutions 180 Implement computer vision solutions 130 Implement an agentic solution 75

Full timed exam (90 min) Deep review (45 min) Weakest topics review (20 min)

Balanced Recommended, ~202 Q/day, 2-3 hrs/day

chevron_right Core Foundations

433 Q

Build your base knowledge

Plan and manage an Azure AI solution 230 Implement knowledge mining and information extraction solutions 203

chevron_right Advanced Topics

370 Q

Deepen understanding

Implement natural language processing solutions 190 Implement generative AI solutions 180

chevron_right Applied Scenarios

205 Q

Connect concepts

Implement computer vision solutions 130 Implement an agentic solution 75

chevron_right Practice & Review

0 Q

Identify weak spots

chevron_right Final Simulation

0 Q

Exam readiness check

Full timed mock exam Review all wrong answers Target weakest domains

Thorough ~144 Q/day, 1-2 hrs/day

chevron_right Orientation & Fundamentals

230 Q

Get oriented, start strong

Plan and manage an Azure AI solution 230

chevron_right Core Topics Deep Dive

203 Q

Master the essentials

Implement knowledge mining and information extraction solutions 203

chevron_right Intermediate Concepts

190 Q

Build complexity

Implement natural language processing solutions 190

chevron_right Advanced Scenarios

180 Q

Apply knowledge

Implement generative AI solutions 180

chevron_right Cross-Topic Review

130 Q

Connect the dots

Implement computer vision solutions 130

chevron_right Weak Area Intensive

75 Q

Target your gaps

Implement an agentic solution 75

Focus on your weakest areas

chevron_right Final Exam Simulation

0 Q

Prove you are ready

Full timed mock exam Deep review

tips_and_updates On Exam Day

schedule

Pace yourself

90 min, 1008 questions. About 0.1 min each. Flag hard ones, come back later.

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Know your target

You need 70% to pass. That is 706 correct out of 1008. You do not need perfect.

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Work smart

Eliminate wrong answers first. If unsure between two, go with your first instinct. Flag anything you want to revisit.

self_improvement

Stay cool

You prepared for this. If a section feels hard, that is normal. Breathe, stay focused, keep moving.

help Common Questions

How many questions are on the AI-102 Azure AI Engineer Associate? expand_more

1008 questions, 90 minutes. That gives you roughly 0.1 minutes per question.

What score do I need to pass? expand_more

70%. You need at least 706 out of 1008 correct.

What is the best way to prepare? expand_more

Start with free practice questions to see where you stand. Use the study guide to fill gaps. Take timed mock exams until you consistently hit the pass score.

Are these questions like the real exam? expand_more

Yes. Same format, same difficulty, same topic distribution. We update the question bank when the exam changes.

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