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SC-200 Practice Test

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SC-200 Exam Details

What to expect on exam day

Questions

40-60 questions

Duration

120 minutes

Passing Score

700/1000

Exam Cost

$165 USD

Exam Domains Covered

Master all topics tested on the SC-200 exam

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Manage a security operations environment (25-30%)

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Configure protections and detections (15-20%)

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Manage incident response (35-40%)

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Manage security threats (15-20%)

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Microsoft Learn teaches concepts. We prepare you for the actual exam.

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Updated for the latest 2026 exam objectives — Defender XDR unified SOC platform

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SC-200 Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the SC-200 Microsoft Security Operations Analyst certification

How hard is the SC-200 exam?
SC-200 is considered an intermediate-to-advanced exam. It requires hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel, Defender XDR, and Defender for Cloud. KQL query writing and incident response workflows are heavily tested. Most candidates need 2-3 months of preparation. Our questions are calibrated slightly harder than the real exam to ensure you're over-prepared on test day.
What does SC-200 cover?
SC-200 covers four main domains: managing a security operations environment (configuring Sentinel, Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Cloud), configuring protections and detections (analytics rules, threat intelligence), managing incident response (investigating and responding to incidents in Defender XDR), and managing security threats (threat hunting with KQL, Defender Threat Intelligence).
Is the SC-200 exam worth it in 2026?
Yes — Security Operations Analysts are in extremely high demand. SC-200 validates skills directly applicable to SOC roles using Microsoft's unified security platform. Salaries range from $90K to $155K. The certification demonstrates proficiency in Sentinel, Defender XDR, and Defender for Cloud — tools used by tens of thousands of organizations worldwide.
Do I need KQL knowledge for SC-200?
Yes, KQL (Kusto Query Language) knowledge is essential for SC-200. You'll need to write and interpret queries for Sentinel analytics rules, hunting queries, and workbooks. Basic KQL operators like where, summarize, extend, join, and project are frequently tested. Our practice questions include realistic KQL scenarios to build your proficiency.
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