Microsoft SC-900 (Security, Compliance & Identity)
Security, Compliance & Identity Fundamentals
Jump into a topic All 5 topics ↓
100% free · no sign-up needed · works on any device
Is there a free SC-900 practice test?
Yes. PassNova has free SC-900 (Security, Compliance & Identity Fundamentals) practice with no sign-up. There are 55 exam-style questions with a clear explanation for every answer, weighted to the four official areas and using current Microsoft naming — Microsoft Entra, Microsoft Defender XDR, Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Purview. It's 100% free and works on any device.
Question bank last updated
Build a quiz your way
Pick the topics, choose how many questions, and run it with explanations as you go or as a timed test scored at the end. It is on the practice menu.
Start practising →A complete map of the Microsoft SC-900 syllabus
Tap a topic to start practising it — every question comes with a clear explanation. Or work the whole bank in study mode.
Jobs and roles this helps you get
SC-900 is Microsoft's foundational security certification and a common first step toward role-based security certs.
IT or security professional (starting out)
Valued by employersA foundational Microsoft security cert, often taken before role-based exams such as SC-200 or SC-500.
Official sourceCompliance or governance analyst
Valued by employersCovers Microsoft Purview compliance, information protection and data governance concepts.
Official sourceBusiness stakeholder or student
Valued by employersMicrosoft targets SC-900 at business stakeholders, new IT professionals and students exploring cloud security.
Official sourceRequirements are checked against the National Careers Service, the relevant regulator or the awarding body — follow each source for the current rules.
How you'll get exam-ready
Built to get you exam-ready
Instant, worked explanations
Every question — right or wrong — comes with a clear explanation, so you learn the why, not just the what.
Timed practice tests
Sit timed 25-question tests against an indicative pass mark, so working to the clock feels familiar.
A live readiness scoreFree + Premium
See how ready you are at a glance — Premium turns it into a predicted result.
Nova, your AI tutorPremium
Stuck on a question? Nova explains it step by step, in plain English, the moment you ask.
No paywall. No taster limit. No sign-up.
Every question and every practice test for Microsoft SC-900 is free to practise. A free account just saves your progress — Premium is entirely optional.
Start practising free →- ✓All 55 questions across every topic
- ✓All 2 timed practice tests
- ✓A worked explanation on every question
- ✓A live readiness score
- ✓No sign-up, no paywall, no limits
Free official practice & past papers
Straight from the exam body — official free practice and past papers for Microsoft SC-900 (Security, Compliance & Identity). PassNova's own questions are original exam-style practice; these are the awarding body's materials.
External official sites — free where shown; some may require a free account. Links open in a new tab.
Where the real exam comes from
PassNova is independent practice — you sit the official Microsoft SC-900 (Security, Compliance & Identity) with the body that runs it.
External official sites — fees and booking are handled by the provider, not PassNova.
PassNova is independent and not affiliated with or endorsed by Microsoft.
Microsoft SC-900 (Security, Compliance & Identity): your questions answered
What does the SC-900 exam cover?
SC-900 covers four areas: the concepts of security, compliance and identity; the capabilities of Microsoft Entra; the capabilities of Microsoft security solutions (Azure network security, Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Defender XDR); and the capabilities of Microsoft compliance solutions in Microsoft Purview. It is conceptual — you describe what each solution does rather than configure it.
Is SC-900 a good first Microsoft certification?
Yes. SC-900 is a fundamentals-level exam aimed at business stakeholders, new or existing IT professionals and students, and it is a common starting point before role-based security certifications such as SC-200 or SC-500.
How is the SC-900 exam structured?
The exam runs for 45 minutes and needs a score of 700 out of 1000 to pass. Questions are multiple choice and scenario style. Always confirm the latest details in the official Microsoft Learn study guide before you book.
What jobs can I do with Microsoft SC-900 (Security, Compliance & Identity)?
SC-900 is Microsoft's foundational security certification and a common first step toward role-based security certs. IT or security professional (starting out): A foundational Microsoft security cert, often taken before role-based exams such as SC-200 or SC-500. Compliance or governance analyst: Covers Microsoft Purview compliance, information protection and data governance concepts. Business stakeholder or student: Microsoft targets SC-900 at business stakeholders, new IT professionals and students exploring cloud security.
Is PassNova's Microsoft SC-900 (Security, Compliance & Identity) practice free?
Yes — Microsoft SC-900 (Security, Compliance & Identity) practice on PassNova is 100% free. There's no paywall and no sign-up needed to start. A free account is optional and only saves your progress and badges.
Do I need an account or have to pay?
No. You can start practising Microsoft SC-900 (Security, Compliance & Identity) instantly with no account, no email and no card. 104 courses are fully free; every Premium question bank has a free 15-question taster.
How many Microsoft SC-900 (Security, Compliance & Identity) practice questions does PassNova have?
PassNova has 55 exam-style Microsoft SC-900 (Security, Compliance & Identity) questions and 2 timed 25-question practice tests, each with a clear explanation, plus topic-by-topic study mode.
Is the Microsoft SC-900 (Security, Compliance & Identity) practice up to date for 2026?
SC-900 (Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals) is Microsoft's entry-level certification covering security, compliance and identity concepts and the related Microsoft cloud solutions. Verified against Microsoft Learn: the exam is 45 minutes with a pass mark of 700 out of 1000, across four areas — SCI concepts (10–15%); Microsoft Entra capabilities (25–30%); Microsoft security solutions (35–40%); and Microsoft compliance solutions with Microsoft Purview (20–25%). PassNova's questions are weighted to those areas and use current naming (Microsoft Entra, Microsoft Defender XDR, Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Purview). The skills measured were last updated on 21 October 2026; check the Microsoft Learn study guide before you book. Microsoft also offers a free official practice assessment.
Ready to pass your Microsoft SC-900?
No paywall, no sign-up. Jump straight into Microsoft SC-900 (Security, Compliance & Identity) practice and learn at your own pace.