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Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals exam guide

Microsoft doesn’t give an exact number of questions for SC-900: most of its exams have 40 to 60 questions. You get 45 minutes. You need 700 out of 1000 to pass. It costs $99 (in the United States; set by country). Microsoft hasn’t announced a retirement date.

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The exam at a glance

Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900)

Official exam page
Questions
Usually 40–60
Microsoft doesn’t give each exam’s number
Microsoft on exam length
Time
45 min
Passing score
700 / 1000
The same for every Microsoft technical exam
How Microsoft scores
Cost
$99
In the United States; set by country
Official price
Prerequisites
None
Level
Beginner
Role
For beginners in any role
Renewal
Doesn’t expire
Exam code
SC-900

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Versions and dates

What’s changing, and when

Microsoft hasn’t announced a retirement date for SC-900. We check Microsoft’s site every week, and this page changes the day it does.

Exam domains

What the exam covers

Each domain’s share of the exam, as Microsoft publishes it. Spend your study time in the same proportion.

SC-900

  1. 1Describe the Concepts of Security, Compliance, and Identity

    10–15%

  2. 2Describe the Capabilities of Microsoft Entra

    25–30%

  3. 3Describe the Capabilities of Microsoft Security Solutions

    35–40%

  4. 4Describe the Capabilities of Microsoft Compliance Solutions

    20–25%

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How many questions are on the Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals exam?

Microsoft doesn’t give an exact number for SC-900: most of its exams have 40 to 60 questions. You get 45 minutes.

What is the passing score for Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals?

You need 700 out of 1000: the same for every Microsoft technical exam.

How much does the Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals exam cost?

$99 (in the United States; set by country). Check Microsoft’s site for the price in your country.

When does SC-900 retire?

Microsoft hasn’t announced one yet. We check Microsoft’s site every week, and this page changes the day it does.

What experience do I need for Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals?

None: Microsoft sets no prerequisites for SC-900. Knowing the exam’s domains well is what counts.

How should I study for Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals?

Weight your time like the exam: Describe the Capabilities of Microsoft Security Solutions carries the most (35–40%). Take the free practice test to find your weakest domains, make a study plan around them, and before you book, sit full-length timed practice exams until you pass them comfortably.

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