Microsoft · AZ-140 · Specialty
Configuring and Operating Microsoft Azure Virtual Desktop (AZ-140) — Practice Questions and Mock Exam
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Checked against Microsoft · July 2026Current exam version
Overview
About the exam
The AZ-140 certification validates expertise in planning, implementing, managing, and optimizing Azure Virtual Desktop and Windows 365 environments. It covers architecture planning, host pool deployment, session management, user experience configuration, FSLogix profile management, networking, security, and monitoring of virtual desktop infrastructure in Azure.
This specialty certification is designed for Azure administrators and desktop infrastructure engineers who deploy and manage virtualized desktop experiences at scale. Candidates should have hands-on experience with Azure administration, networking, identity, and virtualization technologies to manage enterprise VDI solutions.
Exam Domains
What's on the exam
The exam consists of 40–60 questions to be completed in approximately 100 minutes (100 minutes if labs are included). Question types include multiple-choice, multiple-select, drag-and-drop, and hot area formats. Questions focus on real-world scenarios involving host pool configuration, session host deployment, FSLogix setup, and network optimization for virtual desktops. Budget time for detailed configuration scenarios.
Plan, implement, and manage networking (RDP Shortpath, Private Link, QoS), plan and implement storage for user data (FSLogix, Azure NetApp Files), plan host pools and session hosts (architecture, OS selection, licensing, capacity), implement host pools and session hosts (Azure portal, PowerShell, CLI, ARM/Bicep, host pool/session host settings), and create and manage session host images (VM Image Builder, image lifecycle, OS/app updates, Azure Compute Gallery)
Plan and implement identity integration (AD DS, Entra ID, Entra Domain Services identity scenarios, RBAC, Conditional Access, authentication options including passwordless/smart card/MFA, SSO) and plan and implement security (Defender for Cloud, Defender Antivirus, Defender for Endpoint, network security with UDRs/NSGs/Azure Firewall, Bastion/JIT, Windows threat protection, confidential VMs/Trusted Launch)
Plan and implement FSLogix (Profile Containers, Office Containers, Cloud Cache, application masking), plan and implement user experience and client settings (client selection/deployment, device/multimedia/printing redirection, Intune/Group Policy, RDP properties, session timeouts, Start VM on Connect), and install and configure apps (application groups, RemoteApp, Microsoft 365 apps, OneDrive, Teams, browsers, app attach)
Monitor and manage AVD services (log collection/analysis, Azure Monitor, Monitor workbooks for AVD Insights, session host optimization, autoscaling, active sessions/application groups) and plan and implement updates, backups, and disaster recovery (update strategy, disaster recovery plan, multi-region implementation, backup strategy, FSLogix/personal desktop/image backup and restore)
SourceMicrosoft study guide
Format
What to expect
Watch out
Where candidates struggle
This specialty exam assumes strong Azure administration skills. Candidates often underestimate the depth of FSLogix profile container configuration and networking requirements for Azure Virtual Desktop.
- 01FSLogix Configuration — Not understanding FSLogix profile container, Office container, and Cloud Cache configuration options and when to use each.
- 02Host Pool Types — Confusing pooled vs personal host pool configurations and their appropriate use cases for different user scenarios.
- 03Network Planning — Overlooking RDP Shortpath, reverse connect transport, and bandwidth estimation for optimal virtual desktop performance.
- 04Identity Integration — Struggling with Microsoft Entra ID join vs hybrid join options and their impact on session host deployment.
- 05Scaling Plans — Not configuring autoscale settings and scaling plans correctly for cost optimization and user experience.
Details
Exam logistics
Delivered via Pearson VUE online or at testing centers. Available in English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, French, German, and Spanish. The certification is valid for 1 year with a free renewal assessment on Microsoft Learn.
SourceMicrosoft exam page
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