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  • Exam Code: DP-420
  • Exam Name: Designing and Implementing Cloud-Native Applications Using Microsoft Azure Cosmos DB
  • Updated: Nov 05, 2026
  • Q & A: 206 Questions and Answers
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Microsoft DP-420 Exam Overview:

Certification Vendor:Microsoft
Exam Name:Designing and Implementing Cloud-Native Applications Using
Exam Number:DP-420
Available Languages:German, English, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified), French, Spanish
Exam Format:Case studies, Multiple response, Short answer, Multiple choice, Drag and drop
Exam Price:$165 USD (may vary by region)
Related Certifications:Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204)
Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305)
Passing Score:700 / 1000
Real Exam Qty:40-60 (approx.)
Exam Duration:100-120
Certificate Validity Period:1 year (renewable via Microsoft Learn assessment)
Recommended Training:Microsoft Learn DP-420 Learning Path
Azure Cosmos DB Documentation
Exam Registration:Microsoft Learn DP-420 Exam Page
Pearson VUE Registration Portal
Sample Questions:Free Download DP-420 Actual tests
Exam Way:Online proctored (Pearson VUE) or in-person at authorized test centers
Pre Condition:No mandatory prerequisites. Recommended: experience with Azure development and NoSQL databases, especially Cosmos DB.
Official Syllabus URL:https://learn.microsoft.com/credentials/certifications/exams/dp-420/

Microsoft DP-420 Exam Syllabus Topics:

SectionObjectives
Design and implement data distribution- Replication and consistency
  • 1. Consistency levels
    • 2. Multi-region replication
      - Partitioning and scaling
      • 1. Logical and physical partitions
        • 2. Throughput (RU/s) planning
          Optimize and maintain Cosmos DB solutions- Monitoring and troubleshooting
          • 1. Alerts and metrics
            • 2. Diagnostics and logging
              - Performance optimization
              • 1. Query performance tuning
                • 2. RU consumption optimization
                  Integrate Azure Cosmos DB with Azure services- Event-driven architectures
                  • 1. Integration with Azure Functions
                    • 2. Change Feed processing
                      - Data pipelines and analytics
                      • 1. Synapse integration
                        • 2. Data movement patterns
                          Design and implement data models for Azure Cosmos DB- Model data for NoSQL workloads
                          • 1. Data modeling patterns (embed vs reference)
                            • 2. Partitioning strategies
                              - Design indexing strategies
                              • 1. Query optimization considerations
                                • 2. Indexing policies

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                                  The official Microsoft Designing and Implementing Cloud-Native Applications Using Microsoft Azure Cosmos DB blueprint is split into 4 domains, starting with Design and implement data models for Azure Cosmos DB, Integrate Azure Cosmos DB with Azure services, Design and implement data distribution. The percentages tell you where the exam concentrates its questions, so budget your study time accordingly — the complete outline above lists every domain and subtopic.

                                  The Microsoft Designing and Implementing Cloud-Native Applications Using Microsoft Azure Cosmos DB is Microsoft's official exam for the Azure Cosmos DB Developer Specialty (DP-420) certification, positioned at the Professional (Specialty) level. It is the credential hiring managers scan for, and passing it proves your skills meet the vendor's own standard. It also links to related certifications like Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204), Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305), so this exam can serve as a building block in a longer certification plan.

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                                  The official registration fee is $165 USD (may vary by region), and you will need 700 / 1000 to pass. Here is the part people forget: fail, and the retake costs the same full fee again — there is no discount for a second attempt. Drill with the 206 practice questions from CertkingdomPDF until your scores are consistently past the mark, and only then spend that fee.

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                                  The exam contains 40-60 (approx.) questions to be finished within 100-120. That ratio is tighter than most candidates expect, which is why pacing matters as much as knowledge. Practice skipping and returning to hard questions, set yourself a per-question time budget, and complete at least two full timed mock exams in the CertkingdomPDF engine so you feel the clock pressure before it actually counts.

                                  No mandatory prerequisites. Recommended: experience with Azure development and NoSQL databases, especially Cosmos DB. Vendor requirements do change from time to time, so confirm the current criteria before scheduling — the official DP-420 exam page has the final word.

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                                  Microsoft Designing and Implementing Cloud-Native Applications Using Microsoft Azure Cosmos DB Sample Questions:

                                  Question #1

                                  You have a container m an Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL account.
                                  Data update volumes are unpredictable.
                                  You need to process the change teed of the container by using a web app that has multiple instances. The change feed will be processed by using the change feed processor from the Azure Cosmos DB SDK. The multiple instances must share the workload.
                                  Which three actions should you perform? Each correct answer presents part of the solution.
                                  NOTE: Each correct selection is worth one point.

                                  • A. Configure the same instance name for all the instances. 13
                                  • B. Configure a different lease container configuration for each instance.
                                  • C. Configure the same processor name for all the instances.
                                  • D. Configure a different processor name for each instance.
                                  • E. Configure a different instance name for each instance.
                                  • F. Configure the same lease container configuration for all the instances.
                                  Reveal Solution  Discussion  0

                                  Correct Answer: C,E,F  🗳️

                                  Question #2

                                  You need to select the capacity mode and scale configuration for account2 to support the planned changes and meet the business requirements. What should you select? To answer, select the appropriate options in the answer area. NOTE: Each correct selection is worth one point.

                                  Reveal Solution  Discussion  0

                                  Correct Answer:


                                  Explanation:

                                  Question #3

                                  You have an Azure Cosmos OB for NoSQL account configured for global distribution across four regions. At connection time, the SQL SDK needs to identify the optimal endpoint for reading and writing. Which two factors can influence the SDK? Each correct answer presents a complete solution NOTE- Each correct selection is worth one point.

                                  • A. regional latency
                                  • B. the default consistency level
                                  • C. the consistency level in Requestoptions
                                  • D. the PreferredLocations configuration
                                  • E. a region being available
                                  Reveal Solution  Discussion  0

                                  Correct Answer: D,E  🗳️

                                  Question #4

                                  You plan to use a multi-region Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL account to store data for a new application suite. The suite contains the applications shown in the following table.

                                  Each application should use the weakest consistency level possible.
                                  Which consistency level should you configure for each application? To answer, select the appropriate options in the answer area. NOTE: Each correct selection is worth one point.

                                  Reveal Solution  Discussion  0

                                  Correct Answer:


                                  Explanation:

                                  Question #5

                                  You have a container named container1 in an Azure Cosmos DB Core (SQL) API account. The container1 container has 120 GB of data.
                                  The following is a sample of a document in container1.

                                  The orderId property is used as the partition key.
                                  For each of the following statements, select Yes if the statement is true. Otherwise, select No.
                                  NOTE: Each correct selection is worth one point.

                                  Reveal Solution  Discussion  0

                                  Correct Answer:


                                  Explanation:

                                  Box 1: Yes
                                  Records with different OrderIDs will match.
                                  Box 2: Yes
                                  Records with different OrderIDs will match.
                                  Box 3: No
                                  Only records with one specific OrderId will match

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