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Microsoft SC-401 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Objectives |
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| Topic 1: Implement Microsoft Purview governance solutions | - Records and retention management
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| Topic 2: Implement and manage Data Loss Prevention (DLP) | - Monitor and investigate DLP alerts
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| Topic 3: Implement and manage information protection | - Classify and label sensitive data in Microsoft 365
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| Topic 4: Manage insider risk and compliance | - Configure insider risk policies
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Everything Candidates Ask About Microsoft Administering Information Security in Microsoft 365
The SC-401 exam, officially titled Administering Information Security in Microsoft 365, is the qualifying exam for the Microsoft Certified: Information Security Administrator 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: Information Security Administrator (SC-400 legacy/related), Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900), so the effort you put in now keeps paying off as you advance.
The SC-401 exam gives you 40-60 questions to complete within 120-150. 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 ExamTorrent's test engines are designed for.
The passing score for Microsoft Administering Information Security in Microsoft 365 is 700/1000, and the official registration fee is $165 USD (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: Recommended experience with Microsoft 365 services, basic understanding of security, compliance, and identity concepts. Familiarity with Microsoft Purview is strongly 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-401 exam is handled through the official channels below:
The exam is delivered in the following format: Online proctored or onsite testing via authorized Pearson VUE test centers. 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 Administering Information Security in Microsoft 365:
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The current Microsoft Administering Information Security in Microsoft 365 syllabus is organized into 4 exam domains. The first three are:
- Implement and manage information protection
- Implement and manage Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
- Manage insider risk and compliance
For the full domain and subtopic breakdown, see the Exam Topics section above β that is the outline your ExamTorrent practice questions are mapped to.
Microsoft Administering Information Security in Microsoft 365 Sample Questions:
Hotspot Question
You have a Microsoft 365 E5 subscription that contains two users named User1 and User2.
You create the audit retention policies shown in the following table.
The users perform the following actions:
- User1 renames a Microsoft SharePoint Online site.
- User2 sends an email message.
How long will the audit log records be retained for each action? To answer, select the appropriate options in the answer area.
NOTE: Each correct selection is worth one point.
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
The action "SiteRenamed" for SharePoint is covered under the AuditRetention4 policy, which applies to User1 and retains logs for 9 months.
The action "Send" for ExchangeItem is covered under the AuditRetention2 policy, but this policy applies only to User1. Since User2 is not covered under a specific policy, the default retention period for audit logs in Microsoft Purview is 90 days.
You plan to implement Microsoft Purview Advanced Message Encryption.
You need to ensure that encrypted email sent to external recipients expires after seven days.
What should you create first?
- A. an X.509 version 3 certificate
- B. a connector in Microsoft Exchange
- C. a mail flow rule
- D. a remote domain in Microsoft Exchange
- E. a custom branding template
Correct Answer: E π³οΈ
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You have a Microsoft 365 E5 subscription.
You need to create static retention policies for the following locations:
- Teams chats
- Exchange email
- SharePoint sites
- Microsoft 365 Groups
- Teams channel messages
What is the minimum number of retention policies required?
- A. 2
- B. 5
- C. 3
- D. 1
- E. 4
Correct Answer: A π³οΈ
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Drag and Drop Question
You have a Microsoft 365 E5 subscription that contains two users named User1 and User2.
You need to implement insider risk management. The solution must meet the following requirements:
- Ensure that User1 can create insider risk management policies.
- Ensure that User2 can use content captured by using insider risk
management policies.
- Follow the principle of least privilege.
To which role group should you add each user? To answer, drag the appropriate role groups to the correct users. Each role group may be used once, more than once, or not at all. You may need to drag the split bar between panes or scroll to view content.
NOTE: Each correct selection is worth one point.
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
Box 1: Insider Risk Management Admins
Ensure that User1 can create insider risk management policies.
Use this role group to initially configure insider risk management and later to segregate insider risk administrators into a defined group. Users in this role group can create, read, update, and delete insider risk management policies, global settings, and role group assignments.
Box 2: Insider Risk Management Investigators
Investigators can access & view forensic evidence captures and Content Explorer.
Reference:
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/purview/insider-risk-management-permissions
You have a Microsoft 365 subscription that contains the users shown in the following table.
You review the audit retention period of each user.
Which users' audit logs are retained for nine months?
- A. User3 only
- B. User2 and User3
- C. User1 and User3
- D. User1, User2, and User3
Correct Answer: A π³οΈ
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