Why This Cheat Sheet Matters for AZ-305
This cheat sheet covers the most important Entra ID & Azure Policy concepts tested on the AZ-305 (Azure Solutions Architect Expert) certification exam. It contains 2 sections with 8 key points that you should memorize before exam day. Use this as a quick-reference guide during your final review sessions.
2Sections
8Key Points
Identity Design
- Conditional access: device compliance + location + risk level = grant/block decisions.
- PIM provides just-in-time privileged access with approval workflows and time limits.
- B2B for partner access (invited guests); B2C for customer-facing identity (branded sign-up).
- Managed identities for service-to-service auth; no credentials in code.
Governance Design
- Management group hierarchy: root → business unit → environment → subscription.
- Azure Policy enforces standards; initiatives group related policies.
- Landing zones provide repeatable, compliant subscription provisioning.
- Cost Management budgets + alerts prevent unexpected spending.
Practice Entra ID & Azure Policy Questions
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Azure Quick Reference Tips
Azure services follow consistent naming patterns that help with exam recall. Resource Manager (ARM) templates use JSON, while Bicep provides a cleaner DSL for infrastructure as code. Remember that Azure resources are organised in a hierarchy: Management Groups → Subscriptions → Resource Groups → Resources.