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AB-100 · EXPERT

Agentic AI Business Solutions Architect

The expert AI architecture credential. Covers multi-agent orchestration, Microsoft Foundry, Copilot Studio, agent-to-agent (A2A) and Model Context Protocol (MCP) patterns, and enterprise-scale deployment. A separate technical track, not a direct step up from the AB-7xx exams.

$165
Exam fee
100
Minutes
40–60
Questions
700
Pass / 1000
1 yr
Renews
ⓘRecently updated. Expert-level and gated: you must hold an active Associate-level Microsoft certification (e.g. a Power Platform or Dynamics 365 Associate, or AI-103) to earn this. Note AI-102 stops qualifying after it retires June 30, 2026.
Exam objectives — check off as you master each domain
Design multi-agent architectures and orchestration
30-35%
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Build agents with Copilot Studio and Microsoft Foundry
25-30%
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Implement A2A and MCP integration patterns
20-25%
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Plan enterprise-scale deployment, security, and governance
15-20%
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Sample AB-100 practice questions

5 of the 60 original questions in our AB-100 bank, written to match the real exam's style and difficulty. Every question includes a full explanation — expand each answer to check your reasoning.

  1. Question 1hard

    What defines an agentic AI system, distinguishing it from a simple chatbot?

    • AIt can autonomously reason, plan, and take actions toward a goal, often using tools
    • BIt only answers FAQs from a fixed script
    • CIt cannot use external tools
    • DIt requires no model
    Show answer & explanation
    Correct: A

    Agentic systems autonomously reason, plan, and act toward a goal, often using tools — beyond scripted FAQ bots.

  2. Question 2hard

    A business wants multiple specialized agents that collaborate on a complex workflow. This is a:

    • AMulti-agent orchestrated solution
    • BSingle static chatbot
    • CSpreadsheet macro
    • DNetwork appliance
    Show answer & explanation
    Correct: A

    Multiple specialized agents collaborating on a workflow is a multi-agent orchestrated solution.

  3. Question 3hard

    When planning, the architect should align the agentic solution to:

    • AMeasurable business outcomes and enterprise success metrics
    • BThe largest available model only
    • CThe newest UI theme
    • DGPU vendor preference
    Show answer & explanation
    Correct: A

    Align to measurable business outcomes and enterprise success metrics.

  4. Question 4hard

    Which open standard enables agents to communicate and delegate tasks to each other?

    • AAgent2Agent (A2A)
    • BSMTP
    • CDNS
    • DFTP
    Show answer & explanation
    Correct: A

    Agent2Agent (A2A) enables agents to communicate and delegate to each other.

  5. Question 5hard

    Which open standard standardizes how an agent connects to tools, data, and context?

    • AModel Context Protocol (MCP)
    • BHTTP Basic
    • CSNMP
    • DNTP
    Show answer & explanation
    Correct: A

    Model Context Protocol (MCP) standardizes how an agent connects to tools, data, and context.

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