Three versions, one standard of quality: the Microsoft Azure IoT Developer package from ActualPDF comes as a printable PDF, a Windows test engine, and an online version that candidates increasingly prefer for studying on any device. All carry the same 205 AZ-220 questions.
Microsoft AZ-220 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Microsoft Azure IoT Developer Specialty (AZ-220) |
| Exam Number: | AZ-220 |
| Related Certifications: | Microsoft Certified: Azure IoT Fundamentals Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert |
| Available Languages: | English, Chinese (Simplified), Korean, Japanese |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Exam Price: | USD $165 (varies by country/region) |
| Exam Format: | Multiple choice, Case studies, Multiple response, Scenario-based questions |
| Real Exam Qty: | Approximately 40–60 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 1 year (renewable via Microsoft Learn assessment) |
| Passing Score: | 700/1000 |
| Recommended Training: | Microsoft Learn AZ-220 Learning Path Azure IoT Developer Specialty Certification |
| Exam Registration: | Pearson VUE Exam Scheduling Microsoft Learn Certification Registration |
| Sample Questions: | DOWNLOAD DEMO |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored or in-person at authorized Pearson VUE test centers |
| Pre Condition: | Recommended: experience with Azure services, IoT solutions, and basic programming knowledge. Familiarity with Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) is helpful but not required. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/exams/az-220/ |
Microsoft AZ-220 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Implement IoT Edge | 15–20% | - Develop and deploy IoT Edge modules - Deploy and configure IoT Edge devices |
| Topic 2: Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize IoT solutions | 10–15% | - Monitor device health and telemetry - Troubleshoot connectivity and performance issues |
| Topic 3: Implement security for IoT solutions | 10–15% | - Secure device identity and authentication - Implement encryption and access control |
| Topic 4: Process and manage data | 15–20% | - Store and process IoT data in Azure services - Integrate with Azure Stream Analytics |
| Topic 5: Implement IoT solution infrastructure | 10–15% | - Configure device communication and messaging - Provision and configure Azure IoT Hub |
| Topic 6: Provision and manage devices | 15–20% | - Device provisioning using DPS - Device lifecycle management |
Frequently Asked Questions: Microsoft Azure IoT Developer
Microsoft Azure IoT Developer is an official Microsoft certification exam, registered under the code AZ-220. Passing it awards the Microsoft Certified: Azure IoT Developer Specialty certification, a credential at the Specialty level. It also connects to Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Microsoft Certified: Azure IoT Fundamentals. The exam is demanding by design, and that difficulty is precisely what makes the credential meaningful for career development.
The Microsoft Azure IoT Developer exam presents Approximately 40–60 questions within 120 minutes. That is a brisk pace, and the candidates who handle it best are the ones who rehearsed it. Use the ActualPDF engine for full timed simulations, practice flagging and returning, and arrive on exam day with a pacing strategy already proven.
Passing Microsoft Azure IoT Developer takes 700/1000, and official registration costs USD $165 (varies by country/region). Retakes bill the full USD $165 (varies by country/region) again, so preparation is the least expensive insurance available. Let your ActualPDF practice scores guide the timing: book when you clear the requirement consistently, not occasionally.
Recommended: experience with Azure services, IoT solutions, and basic programming knowledge. Familiarity with Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900) is helpful but not required.
Policies get revised, so confirm the current requirements before you register on the official exam page.
Microsoft Azure IoT Developer registration is handled through the official channels below.
For scheduling purposes: the exam is delivered Online proctored or in-person at authorized Pearson VUE test centers.
Yes, Microsoft recommends the following training for Microsoft Azure IoT Developer candidates.
Complement any training with the 205 practice questions in the ActualPDF AZ-220 package, because repeated application is what turns course knowledge into a passing score.
Yes. ActualPDF offers a free demo of the Microsoft Azure IoT Developer questions, so you can verify the quality personally before purchasing. Your purchase then includes a one-year service warranty: updates are free for 365 days, and after expiry you can extend the update service at a 50% discount.
Your money is protected by a 100% money-back guarantee with defined conditions. Take the Microsoft Azure IoT Developer exam within 60 days of purchase; if you fail, you may claim a full refund, provided the exam matches your product. Attempts within 3 days of purchase are ineligible, as are downloaded-but-unused products, free materials, and expired orders; the candidate name must match the payer name. Submit a scanned enrollment slip and the official Score Report PDF within 2 days of the exam, and claims are processed within 7 days. You may instead wait for the update version or change to other exam material: exchange for two other exam products of equal value, free, with your original purchase keeping its update service.
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Microsoft Azure IoT Developer is organized into 6 official domains. The most heavily weighted are Implement IoT solution infrastructure (10–15%), Process and manage data (15–20%), and Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize IoT solutions (10–15%). The full breakdown appears above on this page; study the weightings and your preparation priorities set themselves.
Microsoft Azure IoT Developer Sample Questions:
You have an Azure IoT Edge module named SampleModule that runs on a device named Device1.
You make changes to the code of SampleModule by using Microsoft Visual Studio Code.
You need to push the code to the container registry and then deploy the module to Device1.
Which two actions should you perform from Visual Studio Code? Each correct answer presents part of the solution.
NOTE: Each correct selection is worth one point.
- A. Build an loT Edge solution.
- B. Build and push the SampleModule code to the registry.
- C. Generate a shared access signature (SAS) token for Device 1.
- D. Create a deployment for a single device.
- E. Generate a deployment manifest.
Correct Answer: B,D 🗳️
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You need to configure device access to the loT What should you use?
- A. Azure Application Gateway
- B. private endpoints
- C. IP Filter
- D. network security groups (NSGs)
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
You have an Azure subscription that contains the resources shown in the following table.
You need to use a REST API calls to configure Hub1 to route all messages to container1.
What should you do first?
- A. Retrieve the connection string of the storage account
- B. Create a routing endpoint.
- C. Create a route.
- D. Create an Azure Service Bus queue.
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
You have an Azure Stream Analytics job named Asjob1 that uses the following query.
Asjob1 receives the events shown in the following table.
For each of the following statements, select Yes if the statement is true. Otherwise, select No.
NOTE: Each correct selection is worth one point.
Correct Answer:

You are prototyping an loT edge solution.
You are creating a deployment manifest for an loT edge device that will connect to an Azure loT hub. Which two modules should you include in the manifest? Each correct answer presents part of the solution. NOTE: Each correct selection is worth one point.
HA.
- A. edgeAgent
- B. iotedgeModbus
- C. zureiotsecurity
- D. edgeHub
- E. opc-publisher
Correct Answer: C,D 🗳️
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