Career plateaus are common in IT; staying on one is optional. If the SC-900 exam is your planned next step, RealVCE provides 273+ Q&As covering the Microsoft Security Compliance and Identity Fundamentals objectives together with an online test engine that recreates the exam atmosphere on any device you own.
Microsoft SC-900 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals |
| Exam Number: | SC-900 |
| Related Certifications: | Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate Microsoft Certified: Information Protection Administrator Associate Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate |
| Available Languages: | Russian, Traditional Chinese, English, Japanese, Italian, Spanish, German, Simplified Chinese, Brazilian Portuguese, Korean, Arabic, Indonesian, French |
| Real Exam Qty: | 40-60 |
| Exam Price: | $99 - $165 USD (varies by region) |
| Exam Duration: | 45-60 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Lifetime (no expiration) |
| Exam Format: | Scenario-based items, Multiple-choice, Multiple-select, Drag-and-drop |
| Passing Score: | 700 (out of 1000) |
| Recommended Training: | Official Instructor-Led Training Microsoft Learn Free Learning Path |
| Exam Registration: | Certiport (for students/educators) Pearson VUE |
| Sample Questions: | ![]() |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored or onsite at authorized testing centers |
| Pre Condition: | No mandatory prerequisites; basic familiarity with cloud computing, Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 recommended |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/resources/study-guides/sc-900 |
Microsoft SC-900 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
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| Describe the capabilities of Microsoft security solutions | 30-35 | - Describe Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
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| Describe the capabilities of Microsoft Entra | 25-30 | - Describe Microsoft Entra ID core features
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| Describe the capabilities of Microsoft compliance solutions | 20-25 | - Describe governance and risk solutions
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| Describe security, compliance, and identity concepts | 10-15 | - Understand compliance concepts
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SC-900 Exam Questions Answered: Format, Topics, and Prep
The SC-900 exam is the official assessment for the Microsoft Security Compliance and Identity Fundamentals certification offered by Microsoft. It checks whether you can apply the knowledge areas in the exam objectives to practical situations, and passing it earns a credential that employers across the industry recognize. For professionals who feel stuck in their current role, it is often the most concrete next step available.
No mandatory prerequisites; basic familiarity with cloud computing, Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365 recommended
The official outline for the SC-900 exam highlights these domains:
- Describe the capabilities of Microsoft Entra (25-30)
- Describe the capabilities of Microsoft security solutions (30-35)
- Describe the capabilities of Microsoft compliance solutions (20-25)
Weighting your study time toward the heavier domains first is a sensible strategy, and the Microsoft Security Compliance and Identity Fundamentals practice questions at RealVCE follow the same objective structure.
Microsoft recommends the following training resources for SC-900 exam candidates:
Pairing official courses with timed practice sessions tends to work well, since one builds knowledge and the other builds exam-day rhythm.
The SC-900 exam gives you 45-60 minutes to answer 40-60 questions. That pace leaves little room for hesitation, which is why rehearsing under a timer — for example with the online test engine at RealVCE, where you can set the session length just like the real test — is such a useful habit.
The online test engine is exclusive to RealVCE and runs on any electronic device — phone, tablet, or computer — with no installation barriers. It recreates the atmosphere of the real SC-900 exam: you set the test time the way it will be on exam day, work through the Microsoft Security Compliance and Identity Fundamentals practice questions under that pressure, and at the end the engine marks the questions you got wrong and reminds you to practice them again next time. Over a few sessions, that loop turns weak areas into reliable ones.
To pass the SC-900 exam you need a score of 700 (out of 1000), and the registration fee is $99 - $165 USD (varies by region). Since each attempt costs the full fee, arriving over-prepared is cheaper than arriving under-prepared — timed mock sessions and repeated review of missed questions are the usual ways candidates close that gap.
Registration for the SC-900 exam is handled through the official channels below:
Once your practice scores look consistent, booking a date gives your preparation a firm deadline to work toward.
Right after payment you get instant access to the SC-900 exam product — 273 practice questions for the Microsoft Security Compliance and Identity Fundamentals exam with expert-verified answers — and the download link is also emailed to you automatically, typically within a minute. Your purchase includes 365 days of free updates; our team checks for exam changes daily, and when a new version is released the system sends it straight to your mailbox. A 50% renewal discount applies if you extend updates beyond the first year, and payment by Credit Card is handled through a secure checkout.
Microsoft Security Compliance and Identity Fundamentals Sample Questions:
Hotspot Question
For each of the following statements, select Yes if the statement is true. Otherwise, select No.
NOTE: Each correct selection is worth one point.
Correct Answer:

Explanation:
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/active-directory/conditional-access/overview
What can you use to protect against malicious links sent in email messages, chat messages, and channels?
- A. Microsoft Defender for Identity
- B. Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
- C. Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps
- D. Microsoft Defender for Office 365
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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When a user authenticates by using passwordless sign-in, what should the user select in the Microsoft Authenticator app?
- A. an alphanumeric key
- B. an answer to a security question
- C. a passphrase
- D. a number
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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Hotspot Question
Which service should you use to view your Azure secure score? To answer, select the appropriate service in the answer area.
Correct Answer:

Explanation:
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/security-center/secure-score-access-and-track
Which Microsoft Purview data classification type supports the use of regular expressions?
- A. trainable classifier
- B. sensitive information types (SITs)
- C. fingerprint classifier
- D. exact data match (EDM)
Correct Answer: B 🗳️
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