How many SC-400 practice questions are there?

355 questions across 2 versions, each with the correct answer and an explanation.

Are there free SC-400 sample questions?

Yes. 20 sample questions are free; 10 are open to everyone and the rest unlock with a free account.

What does full access include?

Every SC-400 question in study, timed and flashcard modes, explanations for each answer, and progress that saves so you can resume.

What topics does SC-400 cover?

Implement information protection (27.5%), Implement DLP (17.5%), Implement data lifecycle and records management (12.5%), Monitor and investigate data and activities by using Microsoft Purview (17.5%), Manage insider and privacy risk in Microsoft 365 (17.5%).

How much does the SC-400 exam cost?

The SC-400 exam fee is $165 (USD; local pricing varies by region and provider).

What is the passing score for SC-400?

You need 700 on a 0-1000 scale to pass SC-400.

How long is the SC-400 certification valid?

2 years. Recertification: Pass renewal assessment on Microsoft Learn (free); Pass another qualifying exam; Earn a higher-level certification.

SC-400

Information Protection Administrator practice test

355 Microsoft SC-400 practice questions with explanations, in study, timed and flashcard modes. 20 samples are free.

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$99

All 355 questions with explanations
Study, timed and flashcard modes
Progress saved, resume any time

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Questions: 355
Free samples: 20
Versions: 2
Updated: Jan 2026

SC-400 is retired as of May 31, 2025. It is replaced by SC-401. The question bank stays available for reference.

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At a glance

SC-400, by the numbers.

Official specifications published by Microsoft.

Duration: 120 min
Questions: 40-60
Passing score: 700 on a 0-1000 scale
Exam fee: $165
In the bank: v1 (183), SC-400 (172)

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Exam guide

Everything about SC-400.

SC-400 · Microsoft · v1.0

Exam information

Official specifications published by Microsoft, plus what is in our question bank.

Duration: 120 min
Questions: 40-60
Passing score: 700 on a 0-1000 scale
Level: Associate
Question types: Multiple choice, Multiple response, Build list and reorder, Active screen

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Flashcards

Question on the front, answer on the back. Good for the last week before the exam.

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