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Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals

SC-900Practice Exam & Study Guide

45

Exam Questions

85

Minutes

70%

Passing Score

130+

Practice Questions

The SC-900 exam validates foundational knowledge of security, compliance, and identity concepts and how Microsoft leverages these to provide a secure cloud environment. It tests the ability to describe the core components of the Microsoft security ecosystem, including identity management, threat protection, and regulatory compliance. This exam is designed for individuals seeking a basic understanding of Microsoft's security offerings. It is ideal for both technical and non-technical roles, such as sales professionals, solution architects, or entry-level security administrators who need to communicate the value of Microsoft's security solutions.

Cost: $99Valid: Indefinite yearsAvg study: 3 weeks

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Exam Domains

Describe the Concepts of Security, Compliance, and Identity12%

16 practice questions available

Describe the Capabilities of Microsoft Entra28%

38 practice questions available

Describe the Capabilities of Microsoft Security Solutions38%

51 practice questions available

Describe the Capabilities of Microsoft Compliance Solutions22%

25 practice questions available

SC-900 Preparation Tips

Focus heavily on the difference between Authentication and Authorization.

Understand the Zero Trust model: Verify explicitly, use least privileged access, and assume breach.

Memorize the specific use cases for Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) versus Entra Domain Services.

Learn the distinction between Conditional Access policies and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).

Study the shared responsibility model for SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS.

Distinguish between Microsoft Defender for Cloud and Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM vs. CNAPP).

Understand the role of the Microsoft Purview compliance portal for data governance.

Review the Service Trust Portal and the Microsoft Trust Center for compliance documentation.

Create a comparison table between different Microsoft Defender products (e.g., Defender for Endpoint vs. Defender for Identity).

Practice with official Microsoft Learn modules and take the end-of-module knowledge checks.

Exam Day Tips for SC-900

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Read the questions carefully; Microsoft often uses 'best' or 'most likely' to indicate a specific answer.

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Manage your time efficiently; if a question is too difficult, flag it and move on.

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Be aware of 'drag and drop' matching questions, which are common in the SC-900.

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Ensure your testing environment is clean and quiet if taking the exam via online proctoring.

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Double-check that you have selected the correct answer for each question before proceeding.

Key Azure Services to Know

Microsoft Entra IDMicrosoft Entra External IDMicrosoft Entra Permissions ManagementConditional AccessMicrosoft SentinelMicrosoft Defender for CloudMicrosoft Defender for EndpointMicrosoft Defender for IdentityMicrosoft Defender for Office 365Microsoft PurviewMicrosoft Privileged Identity Management (PIM)Azure PolicyMicrosoft Service Trust PortalAzure Key VaultMicrosoft Defender for Cloud Apps

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