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Microsoft Information Security Administrator Associate (SC-401) practice exam and questions

Practice for the Microsoft SC-401 exam with 248 exam-style questions across all three domains, every answer checked twice and explained.

248 questionsUpdated September 2026Web, iOS & Android

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Every answer double-checked.

Each question was solved a second time, independently, and any disagreement was settled against official sources. Last checked September 2026.

What’s on the exam

Azure splits SC-401 into three topics, weighted like this. The set covers them all.

Implement information protection30–35%
Implement data loss prevention and retention30–35%
Manage risks, alerts, and activities30–35%

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Who this is for

You’re sitting the SC-401.

Common questions about the SC-401 exam

How long is the SC-401 exam?

You get 100 minutes. Microsoft does not publish the number of questions or the question types for SC-401. You can access Microsoft Learn during the exam.

What is the SC-401 passing score?

700, on a scale of 1000.

How much does the SC-401 exam cost?

$165 in the US. The price varies by country or region.

Are there prerequisites for SC-401?

There are no formal prerequisites. You should be familiar with all Microsoft 365 services, PowerShell, Microsoft Entra, the Microsoft Defender portal and Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps.

What topics does the SC-401 exam cover?

Implement information protection (30-35%), Implement data loss prevention and retention (30-35%), and Manage risks, alerts, and activities (30-35%).

How do you take the SC-401 exam, and in which languages?

It is proctored, and you schedule it through Pearson VUE. It is offered in English, Portuguese (Brazil), French, German, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified) and Spanish.

How long is the SC-401 certification valid, and how do you renew it?

It is valid for 1 year. You renew it with a free online assessment on Microsoft Learn once the 6-month renewal window opens.

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