Azure free account and credits - Interactive Code Practice

Practice - 5 Tasks

1fill in blank

easy

Complete the code to create a free Azure account with initial credits.

Azure

az account create --offer-type [1]

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AFreeTrial

BPayAsYouGo

CEnterpriseAgreement

DVisualStudio

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Common Mistakes

Using PayAsYouGo instead of FreeTrial

Confusing EnterpriseAgreement with free account

Using VisualStudio offer which is not free trial

The FreeTrial offer type is used to create a free Azure account with initial credits.

2fill in blank

medium

Complete the command to check your remaining Azure free credits.

Azure

az consumption budget show --name [1] --resource-group MyResourceGroup

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AFreeCredits

BTrialBudget

CFreeTrialBudget

DAzureFree

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Common Mistakes

Using incorrect budget names like FreeCredits

Assuming budget names are case insensitive

Not specifying the correct resource group

The budget named TrialBudget is commonly used to track free trial credits.

3fill in blank

hard

Fix the error in the command to activate Azure free credits.

Azure

az account [1] --offer-type FreeTrial

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Aactivate

Bstart

Ccreate

Denable

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Common Mistakes

Using 'activate' instead of 'create'

Using 'enable' which is invalid here

Trying 'start' which is not a valid command

The correct command to create a free trial account is az account create.

4fill in blank

hard

Fill both blanks to set a spending limit and check remaining credits.

Azure

az consumption budget create --amount [1] --name [2] --resource-group MyResourceGroup

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A200

BTrialBudget

C100

DFreeTrial

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Common Mistakes

Setting amount to 100 instead of 200

Using incorrect budget names

Omitting resource group parameter

Set the budget amount to 200 dollars and name it TrialBudget to track free credits.

5fill in blank

hard

Fill all three blanks to list all subscriptions and filter the free trial one.

Azure

az account list --query "[?[1]=='[2]'].[3]"

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AofferType

BFreeTrial

Cname

Dstate

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Common Mistakes

Filtering by wrong property like 'state'

Using incorrect offer type string

Returning wrong field like 'state' instead of 'name'

This command filters subscriptions where offerType equals FreeTrial and returns their name.

Practice

1. What is the initial credit amount provided by an Azure free account for new users?

easy

A. $300 credits for 15 days

B. $100 credits for 60 days

C. $200 credits for 30 days

D. $50 credits for 90 days

Solution

1. Step 1: Understand Azure free account benefits

   Azure free account offers a credit amount to new users to try services without cost.

2. Step 2: Recall the exact credit and duration

   The free account provides $200 credits valid for 30 days after signup.

3. Final Answer:

   $200 credits for 30 days -> Option C

4. Quick Check:

   Azure free account credit = $200 for 30 days [OK]

Hint: Remember $200 credit lasts 30 days for new Azure accounts [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Confusing credit amount with other cloud providers
• Mixing up credit duration with 12-month free services
• Assuming credits renew automatically after 30 days

2. Which of the following statements correctly describes the Azure free account signup process?

easy

A. You must provide a credit card to verify your identity, but you won't be charged initially.

B. You can sign up anonymously without any payment method.

C. You must pay a small fee to activate the free account.

D. You need to provide a phone number only, no credit card required.

Solution

1. Step 1: Review Azure signup requirements

   Azure requires a credit card to verify identity during free account signup.

2. Step 2: Confirm no initial charges

   The credit card is for verification only; no charges occur unless you upgrade.

3. Final Answer:

   You must provide a credit card to verify your identity, but you won't be charged initially. -> Option A

4. Quick Check:

   Credit card required for verification, no initial charge [OK]

Hint: Azure needs credit card for signup but no immediate charge [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Thinking signup is anonymous without payment info
• Assuming a fee is required to activate free account
• Believing phone number alone is enough for signup

3. After signing up for an Azure free account, which of these services remains free for 12 months?

medium

A. Azure Active Directory Premium

B. Unlimited SQL Database storage

C. All Azure services without limits

D. Virtual Machines with 750 hours monthly

Solution

1. Step 1: Identify free services duration

   Azure free account offers some services free for 12 months after signup.

2. Step 2: Recall specific free service limits

   Virtual Machines are free up to 750 hours monthly for 12 months; other options are incorrect.

3. Final Answer:

   Virtual Machines with 750 hours monthly -> Option D

4. Quick Check:

   VMs free 750 hours/month for 12 months [OK]

Hint: Remember 750 VM hours free monthly for 12 months [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Assuming all services are free without limits
• Confusing SQL Database free tier with unlimited storage
• Thinking Azure AD Premium is free in the trial

4. You signed up for an Azure free account but see a message saying your $200 credit expired after 30 days. What is the likely cause?

medium

A. You used all $200 credits before 30 days

B. You did not upgrade to a paid subscription after 30 days

C. You signed up with an invalid email

D. You did not verify your phone number

Solution

1. Step 1: Understand credit expiration rules

   Azure free credits expire 30 days after signup regardless of usage.

2. Step 2: Identify upgrade requirement

   To continue using services after 30 days, you must upgrade to a paid subscription.

3. Final Answer:

   You did not upgrade to a paid subscription after 30 days -> Option B

4. Quick Check:

   Credits expire after 30 days without upgrade [OK]

Hint: Upgrade subscription to continue after 30 days [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Assuming credits expire only when fully used
• Blaming email or phone verification for credit expiry
• Thinking credits renew automatically monthly

5. You want to maximize your Azure free account benefits. Which strategy correctly uses both the $200 credit and the 12-month free services?

hard

A. Use $200 credit for paid services first, then use 12-month free services after credit expires

B. Use 12-month free services first, then spend $200 credit on other services

C. Spend $200 credit only on 12-month free services to extend their free period

D. Ignore $200 credit and rely only on 12-month free services

Solution

1. Step 1: Understand credit and free service timelines

   $200 credit lasts 30 days; 12-month free services last longer but have usage limits.

2. Step 2: Plan usage to maximize benefits

   Use $200 credit for services not covered by 12-month free tier first, then use free services after credit expires.

3. Final Answer:

   Use $200 credit for paid services first, then use 12-month free services after credit expires -> Option A

4. Quick Check:

   Spend credit first, then use 12-month free services [OK]

Hint: Spend credit first, then use free 12-month services [OK]

Common Mistakes:

• Trying to extend free services by spending credit on them
• Ignoring credit and missing early trial benefits
• Using free services before credit, losing paid service trial