Microsoft Certification Online Exam on Mac
Microsoft certifications (Azure Fundamentals, Azure Administrator, Microsoft 365, etc.) are delivered by Pearson VUE's OnVUE on Mac for the home variant. Same infrastructure as AWS, CompTIA, and Cisco home-delivered certs.
Microsoft contracts Pearson VUE; OnVUE delivers the home variant on Mac. Setup is identical to other Pearson VUE exams: download Mac app, system check, ID, 360 room scan, live proctor, continuous webcam + screen capture. Capture pipeline honors window privacy; overlay is invisible. AZ-104, AZ-204, MS-900, all use the same OnVUE codebase. Microsoft can revoke certs for confirmed cheating and ban candidates from future exams.
Key points
- Home Microsoft certs: OnVUE on Mac.
- Same delivery as AWS, CompTIA, Cisco home-delivered certs.
- Overlay invisible to OnVUE.
- Microsoft revokes certs for confirmed cheating.
- Future-exam bans possible.
Common questions
Is the in-center experience easier than online?
In-center has fewer environmental issues. Online is more convenient. The overlay only applies to your Mac at home.
Can I use a calculator?
On-screen calculator in OnVUE only. Physical calculators forbidden.
Are Microsoft Learn modules covered by AI?
AI is heavily used for prep (ChatGPT explaining Azure concepts, etc.). The exam itself forbids it.