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Microsoft SC-200 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Microsoft Security Operations Analyst |
| Exam Number: | SC-200 |
| Exam Price: | USD 165 (varies by region) |
| Related Certifications: | Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals |
| Passing Score: | 700 (out of 1000) |
| Exam Duration: | 100-120 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 1 year (renewable annually) |
| Exam Format: | Drag and drop, Case studies, Multiple choice, Multiple response |
| Available Languages: | Russian, French, English, Korean, Chinese (Simplified), Japanese, Portuguese (Brazil), German, Spanish (Spain) |
| Real Exam Qty: | 40-60 (varies) |
| Recommended Training: | Microsoft Security Operations Analyst Course Microsoft Learn SC-200 Learning Path |
| Exam Registration: | Official SC-200 Certification Page SC-200 Exam Details and Registration |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored or in-person at authorized testing centers (Pearson VUE). |
| Pre Condition: | No formal prerequisites required, but familiarity with Microsoft 365, Azure, and security operations is recommended. |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/exams/sc-200/ |
Microsoft SC-200 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
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| Topic 1: Mitigate threats using Microsoft Sentinel | 40-45% | - Automate response and orchestration
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| Topic 2: Mitigate threats using Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 25-30% | - Configure cloud security posture management
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| Topic 3: Mitigate threats using Microsoft 365 Defender | 25-30% | - Configure Microsoft 365 Defender environment
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Everything Candidates Ask About Microsoft Security Operations Analyst
The SC-200 exam, officially titled Microsoft Security Operations Analyst, is the qualifying exam for the Microsoft Certified: Security Operations Analyst Associate certification, which sits at the Associate level. Earning it shows employers that you have the skills the credential stands for, and it is a solid step forward on a Microsoft career path. It also connects to Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals, Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert, Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate, so the effort you put in now keeps paying off as you advance.
The SC-200 exam gives you 40-60 (varies) questions to complete within 100-120. Do the math before exam day: divide the total time by the question count to set a steady per-question pace, and flag any item that stalls you so you can return to it after securing the easier points. The most reliable way to build that rhythm is a full timed practice test under the same limit, which is exactly what Pass4suresVCE's test engines are designed for.
The passing score for Microsoft Security Operations Analyst is 700 (out of 1000), and the official registration fee is USD 165 (varies by region). Keep in mind that a retake means paying that fee again in full, which makes an honest self-check worthwhile: before you book, sit a timed practice test and make sure you are consistently scoring above the passing line with some margin to spare.
According to the official requirements: No formal prerequisites required, but familiarity with Microsoft 365, Azure, and security operations is recommended.. Eligibility rules do change from time to time, so confirm the current details on the official exam page before you register.
Registration for the SC-200 exam is handled through the official channels below:
The exam is delivered in the following format: Online proctored or in-person at authorized testing centers (Pearson VUE).. Pick a date that leaves room for at least one full timed practice test beforehand.
Microsoft recommends the following official training options for candidates preparing for Microsoft Security Operations Analyst:
Courses build the foundation, but they work best alongside question practice. That is where Pass4suresVCE comes in: the 415 practice questions in our SC-200 package let you rehearse the exam format at your own pace and see exactly where you stand.
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The current Microsoft Security Operations Analyst syllabus is organized into 3 exam domains. The first three are:
- Mitigate threats using Microsoft Defender for Cloud (25-30%)
- Mitigate threats using Microsoft Sentinel (40-45%)
- Mitigate threats using Microsoft 365 Defender (25-30%)
For the full domain and subtopic breakdown, see the Exam Topics section above — that is the outline your Pass4suresVCE practice questions are mapped to.
Microsoft Security Operations Analyst Sample Questions:
You use Azure Sentinel.
You need to use a built-in role to provide a security analyst with the ability to edit the queries of custom Azure Sentinel workbooks. The solution must use the principle of least privilege.
Which role should you assign to the analyst?
- A. Logic App Contributor
- B. Azure Sentinel Contributor
- C. Security Administrator
- D. Azure Sentinel Responder
Correct Answer: D 🗳️
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Your on-premises network contains a Hyper-V cluster. The cluster contains the virtual machines shown in the following table.
You have a Microsoft Sentinel workspace named SW1.
You have a data collection rule (OCR) that has the following configurations:
* Name: DCR1
* Destination: SW1
* Platform type: All
* Data collection endpoint: None
* Data source: Windows event logs, Linux syslog
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:
No
Yes
No
You have 100 on premises servers that run Windows Server and do NOT have internet connectivity You have an Azure subscription that contains a dedicated monitoring server.
You have a Microsoft Sentinel workspace named Workspace 1.
You need to ingest Windows event logs from the on-premises servers into Workspace1.
What should you do? To answer, select the appropriate options in the answer area NOTE: Each correct selection is worth one point.
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
You have an Azure subscription that uses Microsoft Defender for Cloud and contains a storage account named storage1. You receive an alert that there was an unusually high volume of delete operations on the blobs in storage1. You need to identify which blobs were deleted. What should you review?
- A. the activity logs of storage1
- B. the Azure Storage Analytics logs
- C. the related entities of the alert
- D. the alert details
Correct Answer: A 🗳️
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You have the following environment:
Azure Sentinel
A Microsoft 365 subscription
Microsoft Defender for Identity
An Azure Active Directory (Azure AD) tenant
You configure Azure Sentinel to collect security logs from all the Active Directory member servers and domain controllers.
You deploy Microsoft Defender for Identity by using standalone sensors.
You need to ensure that you can detect when sensitive groups are modified in Active Directory.
Which two actions should you perform? Each correct answer presents part of the solution.
NOTE: Each correct selection is worth one point.
- A. Modify the permissions of the Domain Controllers organizational unit (OU).
- B. Configure Windows Event Forwarding on the domain controllers.
- C. Configure the Advanced Audit Policy Configuration settings for the domain controllers.
- D. Configure auditing in the Microsoft 365 compliance center.
Correct Answer: B,C 🗳️
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