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In Microsoft’s exam portfolio, the SC-900 exam was designed to assess your proficiency in explaining security, compliance, and identity concepts, as well as your knowledge of Microsoft identity and access management solutions, security solutions, and compliance solutions. I have compiled a comprehensive article to assist you in preparing for and passing the SC-900 exam, which is classified as a basic-level exam due to its series 900 code number. No prerequisites are required for this certification exam.
What is the format of the SC-900 exam?
The Microsoft SC-900 exam format includes the following points:
- The exam typically consists of 40-60 questions.
- Question formats may include scenario-based single-answer questions, multiple-choice questions, correctly ordered type questions, drag and drop questions, and review marking.
- To pass the SC-900 exam, a candidate must achieve a minimum score of 700 or higher.
- The exam duration for SC-900 is 120 minutes, which provides ample time to complete the exam.
In which language options is the SC-900 exam available?
The SC-900 exam is available in 13 language options, allowing you to choose the language that best suits your needs. These language options include English, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified), Korean, French, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Arabic (Saudi Arabia), Indonesian (Indonesia), German, Chinese (Traditional), and Italian.
Who is the SC-900 exam intended for?
The SC-900 certification is designed for individuals who are knowledgeable about the basics of security, compliance, and identity (SCI) in cloud-based and Microsoft-related services.
What are the skills assessed in the SC-900 exam?
The SC-900 certification is designed for individuals who are knowledgeable about the basics of security, compliance, and identity (SCI) in cloud-based and Microsoft-related services.
- Understanding the concepts of security, compliance, and identity (10-15%)
- Familiarity with the capabilities of Microsoft Azure Active Directory (Azure AD), which is part of Microsoft 365 (25-30%)
- Understanding the capabilities of Microsoft security solutions (25-30%)
- Understanding the capabilities of Microsoft compliance solutions (25-30%)
What are the skills assessed in the SC-900 exam?
The SC-900 certification is designed for individuals who are knowledgeable about the basics of security, compliance, and identity (SCI) in cloud-based and Microsoft-related services.
See the document in Annexure -1 or on Microsoft Site Link
How much SC-900 exam fee costs?
The SC-900 certification cost only $99
The SC-900 exam can be taken either at a test center or online. For online exams, your camera will be turned on, and your exam environment will be checked while the exam is being conducted. A proctor will monitor you throughout the exam. The exam can be purchased through Pearson VUE or Certiport.
What are some recommended resources for preparing and successfully passing the SC-900 exam?
I recommend completing the tutorials on the free resource https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/certifications/security-compliance-and-identity-fundamentals/
Microsoft provides a free online training course for the SC-900 exam, which is coded as Course SC-900T00.
I recommend below books for your reference: –
- Exam Ref SC-900 Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals book.
- Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals Exam Ref SC-900 book, which helps familiarize yourself with security, identity, and compliance in Microsoft 365 and Azure
If you prefer learning through videos, here are three recommended YouTube training videos for you to enhance your understanding of the SC-900 exam
If you’re interested in a paid course, I recommend checking out the resources available on Udemy for SC-900 exam preparation.
If you have a corporate email address, Microsoft ESI (Enterprise Skills Initiative) is a valuable resource for accessing practice exams, registering for online classes, and obtaining exam-related information. Please note that this service is exclusively available for corporate companies.
Once you have successfully passed the exam, you can expect to receive your certificate within approximately 30-45 minutes.