Microsoft DP-420 Exam : Designing and Implementing Cloud-Native Applications Using Microsoft Azure Cosmos DB

  • Exam Code: DP-420
  • Exam Name: Designing and Implementing Cloud-Native Applications Using Microsoft Azure Cosmos DB
  • Updated: Oct 19, 2026
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Microsoft DP-420 Exam Syllabus Topics:

SectionObjectives
Topic 1: 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
          Topic 2: Design and implement data distribution- Replication and consistency
          • 1. Multi-region replication
            • 2. Consistency levels
              - Partitioning and scaling
              • 1. Throughput (RU/s) planning
                • 2. Logical and physical partitions
                  Topic 3: Design and implement data models for Azure Cosmos DB- Design indexing strategies
                  • 1. Indexing policies
                    • 2. Query optimization considerations
                      - Model data for NoSQL workloads
                      • 1. Data modeling patterns (embed vs reference)
                        • 2. Partitioning strategies
                          Topic 4: Integrate Azure Cosmos DB with Azure services- Event-driven architectures
                          • 1. Change Feed processing
                            • 2. Integration with Azure Functions
                              - Data pipelines and analytics
                              • 1. Synapse integration
                                • 2. Data movement patterns

                                  The Microsoft DP-420 Exam — Questions and Straight Answers

                                  The DP-420 exam is Microsoft's path to the Azure Cosmos DB Developer Specialty (DP-420) certification, a credential at the Professional (Specialty) level. It confirms you can apply the Microsoft Designing and Implementing Cloud-Native Applications Using Microsoft Azure Cosmos DB objectives in realistic scenarios — the kind of proof that changes job conversations. It also connects to a wider certification family covering Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204), Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305), so the effort keeps compounding. It's easier to want than to earn, which is exactly why structured practice beats good intentions.

                                  The Microsoft Designing and Implementing Cloud-Native Applications Using Microsoft Azure Cosmos DB blueprint spans 4 domains, led by Integrate Azure Cosmos DB with Azure services, Optimize and maintain Cosmos DB solutions, and Design and implement data models for Azure Cosmos DB. Treat the weightings as your study budget — heavier domains earn heavier hours. The full topic list is in the exam topics section above; plan against it, not against guesswork.

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

                                  Question #1

                                  You have an Azure Cosmos DB container named container1.
                                  You need to insert an item into contained. The solution must ensure that the item is deleted automatically after two hours.
                                  How should you complete the item definition? 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 #2

                                  You have an Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL account named account1.
                                  You have an app named App1 that connects to account1 and uses strong consistency for all requests.
                                  You implement the Azure Cosmos DB integrated cache for account1.
                                  You need to ensure that App1 uses the integrated cache.
                                  What should you do?

                                  • A. Set the connectivity mode to direct mode over TCP.
                                  • B. Change the request consistency level to bounded staleness.
                                  • C. Change the request consistency level to session.
                                  • D. Set MaxIntegratedCacheStaleness to 0.
                                  Reveal Solution  Discussion  0

                                  Correct Answer: C  🗳️

                                  Question #3

                                  You plan to create an Azure Cosmos DB database named db1 that will contain two containers. One of the containers will contain blog posts, and the other will contain users. Each item in the blog post container will include:
                                  * A single blog post
                                  * All the comments associated to the blog post
                                  * The names of the users who created the blog post and added the comments.
                                  You need to design a solution to update usernames m the user container without causing data integrity issues.
                                  The solution must minimize administrative and development effort. What should you include in the solution?
                                  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 #4

                                  You have a database in an Azure Cosmos DB Core (SQL) API account.
                                  You need to create an Azure function that will access the database to retrieve records based on a variable named accountnumber. The solution must protect against SQL injection attacks.
                                  How should you define the command statement in the function?

                                  • A. cmd = " SELECT * FROM Persons pWHERE p.accountnumber = ' accountnumber ' "
                                  • B. cmd = " SELECT * FROM Persons pWHERE p.accountnumber = LIKE @accountnumber "
                                  • C. cmd = " SELECT * FROM Persons pWHERE p.accountnumber = @accountnumber "
                                  • D. cmd = " SELECT * FROM Persons pWHERE p.accountnumber = ' " + accountnumber + " ' "
                                  Reveal Solution  Discussion  0

                                  Correct Answer: C  🗳️

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                                  Question #5

                                  You have an Azure Cosmos DB for NoSQL account that contains a container named container1.
                                  You plan to use container1 as a key-value store that will perform point reads on the item ID and partition key.
                                  You need to define an indexing policy for container! The solution must meet the following requirements:
                                  * Provide the ability to set DefauitTimeToLive for container1.
                                  * Minimize implementation time.
                                  * Minimize costs.
                                  How should you complete the JSON definition of the indexing policy? 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:

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