Wait and Recover
After an unsuccessful attempt, take at least 1–2 weeks to recover mentally and approach your next attempt with a fresh perspective. If you fail multiple times, consider a longer break before reapplying to avoid burnout and regain focus.
Analyze Your Exam Report
Review Microsoft’s score report to identify weak areas across the AZ-120 exam objectives, including migrating SAP workloads to Azure, designing and implementing infrastructure to support SAP workloads, implementing high availability and disaster recovery, and maintaining SAP workloads on Azure.
Update Your Study Plan
Create a new, targeted study plan based on your analysis. Avoid repeating study methods or materials that did not work previously, and focus on hands-on practice, deployment scenarios, and scenario-based learning to strengthen practical skills.
Focus on Weak Areas
Dedicate extra study time to exam domains where performance was weakest. Use tools such as hands-on labs in Azure or SAP sandbox environments, step-by-step exercises and guided tutorials, and flashcards for SAP-certified VM types, storage options, and networking requirements. Measure your improvement by tracking progress in each weak domain.
Practice with Mock Exams
Regularly take practice exams to become familiar with the AZ-120 format, timing, and scenario-based questions. Review mistakes carefully to understand why answers are correct or incorrect, not just what the answers are.
Diversify Your Resources
Use a variety of study materials to gain a well-rounded understanding: Microsoft Learn modules, official SAP on Azure documentation, online courses, instructor-led training, webinars, architecture labs, simulators, and study groups or forums for discussion and problem-solving.
Improve Time Management
Simulate real exam conditions and practice answering questions under timed constraints. Use strategies such as flagging difficult questions for review to improve pacing and focus during the exam.
Adjust Your Mindset
Treat exam failure as a learning experience rather than a setback. Stay positive, persistent, and proactive. Focus on building practical skills and confidence in planning, migrating, and managing SAP workloads on Azure.
Consider a Different Strategy
If multiple attempts have left you mentally exhausted, allow your application to expire and reapply later, giving yourself a fresh set of attempts. While this may incur additional cost, it provides an opportunity to approach the exam with renewed focus and preparation.
