Microsoft Exam SC-400 FAQ

What is Exam SC-400: Microsoft Information Protection Administrator?

The Exam SC-400 measures the candidate’s ability to achieve technical tasks such as implementing information protection; performing data loss prevention; and executing information governance, etc.

What are the duties of a Microsoft Certified: Information Protection Administrator Associate?

The Microsoft Certified Information Protection Administrator plans and performs controls that meet organizational compliance requirements. This person is responsible for translating requirements and compliance controls into technical implementation. Also, they sustain organizational control owners to become and stay compliant.
They engage with information technology (IT) personnel, business application owners, human resources, and legal stakeholders to develop technology that establishes policies and controls essential to adequately address regulatory obligations for their organization. They also work with the compliance and security leadership such as a Chief Compliance Officer and Security Officer to estimate the full breadth of associated enterprise risk and partner to develop those policies.
This person describes applicable obligations and tests IT methods and operations against those policies and controls. They are accountable for designing policies and rules for content classification, data loss prevention, governance, and security.

How many questions are there in Exam SC-400: Microsoft Information Protection Administrator?

There are 40-60 questions in Exam SC-400: Microsoft Information Protection Administrator which is in the form of multiple-choice.

In which are languages Exam SC-400: Microsoft Information Protection Administrator is available?

Exam SC-400: Microsoft Information Protection Administrator is available in English language only.

What are the main domains for Exam SC-400?

The important domains for Exam SC-400 are:

Implement information protection (35-40%)
Implementing data loss prevention (30-35%)
Implement information governance (25-30%)

How much time does the candidate get to complete the Exam SC-500?

The candidate will get a total of 120 minutes to complete the whole Exam SC-400 exam.

How do I register for the Microsoft exam?

Visit the exam registration page to find complete instructions. Also, the candidate can register at the Pearson VUE and Certiport.

How can I prepare for the Exam SC-400?

The candidate has to follow some preparatory steps in our tutorial i.e. visiting the official, reading and understanding related books and guides, learning objectives, trying their hands-on practice test, etc.

How much do the exams cost?

Exam SC-400 costs $165 USD but is priced according to currency values in specific countries and regions. Exam prices are constrained to change. In some countries and regions, additional taxes may apply.

How can I submit feedback about an exam question or exam experience?

If you have an interest in the technical mastery of a particular item, please follow the Exam Item Challenge process.
To report a concern about a testing center or technical difficulties encountered during your exam, please contact customer service at Pearson VUE or Certiport.
Further, to offer other types of feedback, please contact your Microsoft Regional Service Center. And, for reporting a security concern, please contact [email protected].

How does Microsoft decide how many questions on a particular subject to include on the exam like Exam SC-400?

The skills marked on an exam are recognized by subject-matter experts outside of Microsoft (in other words, they are not Microsoft employees). This list of skills, called the “objective domain,” is the foundation for exam development.
The blueprinting process determines the number of questions for each skill domain; areas of the test evaluating critical and/or often done abilities will have more questions than those assessing less required or frequently performed skills.

What is the process for determining if an exam has been updated when a new feature or function is added or when something has changed in the associated technology?

Every two months, we review our cloud-based tests. Any revisions to the goal domain or current questions are incorporated into the test. Obviously, questions that are technically incorrect are removed from the test; certain things are adjusted, and new items may be introduced to measure new, but related, abilities.
Microsoft holds the right to update content for any reason at any time to preserve the validity and relevance of our certifications. This includes consolidating functionality and features related to technology changes, changing skills needed for success within a job role, etc.

What disability accommodations are available?

Microsoft ensures that exams are available to everyone, including people with weaknesses. For a list of accessible accommodations, please visit the Accommodation page.

How many points are short answer questions worth?

Most of the short answer questions are worth one point. If the question is worth more than one point, we indicate the number of points that it is worth in the question itself.

Am I penalized for answering incorrectly?

You will not have any fine if you respond wrong. You simply do not acquire some or all of the points that are available. To receive a point for a single-point item, you must respond completely and accurately. When it comes to multi-point things, you get points for the portions of your response that are accurate, but not for the parts that are erroneous. Incorrect responses do not subtract points from your final score.

How and when will I get my SC-400 exam result?

Within a few minutes of finishing the exam, you will be notified if you passed or failed. You will also receive a printed report that includes your exam score as well as feedback on your performance in the skill areas assessed. Within five business days, the test delivery company will send your score to Microsoft.
Beta exam results:
- Results for beta exams should be visible on your Microsoft transcript and, on the exam delivery provider’s site within two weeks after the live exam publish.
- If you pass the beta exam, you will receive credit for the exam as well as any certification that may arise. And, if you pass the beta version, you won’t have to repeat the test in its final form.

If I do not pass, what can I do?

Prioritize the skills that you should practice by focusing on the content areas where your exam performance was the weakest and in the content areas that have the highest percentage of questions.
Additionally, you may want to review the resources on the exam details page. And you can find the Study Groups at the bottom of the individual exam details page.
When you are ready to retake the exam, schedule an appointment as you normally would. Note that you must pay for each exam you retake and follow Microsoft’s retake policy.

What is the exam retake policy?

Please refer to the Security and retake policies to view the exam retake policy.

Can I request a re-evaluation of my score?

A re-evaluation of your score is unlikely to improve your pass/fail status. Because Microsoft must ensure that candidates who relinquish exams and earn their certifications have proficiency level(s) across the skill domain(s), the final result of an exam is rarely depends on a re-evaluation of your exam results.
Even if a question is flawed in some way, we cannot assume that you would have answered it correctly if it had not been.
In these cases, we provide candidates with the opportunity to retake the exam free of charge.
If you have a care about the technical mastery of a particular item, please submit an online request. You will receive an Item Challenge form.