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SC-900Microsoft Security, Compliance & Identity Fundamentals
SC-900 is a fundamentals-level certification validating foundational knowledge of security, compliance, and identity (SCI) concepts and the Microsoft solutions that deliver them — Microsoft Entra, Microsoft Defender and Sentinel, and Microsoft Purview. It is concept- and terminology-focused, not hands-on, making it the standard on-ramp to Microsoft's security track.
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Exam facts
Everything you need to know about the SC-900 exam.
- Passing score
- 700 / 1000
- Format & length
- ~40–60 questions · ~45 minutes
- Voucher cost
- ~$99 USD
- Prerequisites
- None
- Validity
- Does not expire (Fundamentals certification)
Exam facts sourced from the official Microsoft certification page. Last reviewed June 2026.
What’s tested
Key topics on the SC-900 exam.
The Cert Climb question bank is mapped to every domain on the official SC-900 exam blueprint, so what you study is what the test asks.
- Security, Compliance & Identity Concepts
- Microsoft Entra (Identity & Access)
- Microsoft Security Solutions
- Microsoft Compliance Solutions
Who it’s for
Built for the people taking this exam.
New and aspiring security professionals, IT generalists moving toward security, business and compliance stakeholders, and students.
Why it matters in 2026
The career signal.
SC-900 is the on-ramp to Microsoft's entire security track (SC-200/300/400/500). It is low-cost, never expires, and gives shared security vocabulary — Zero Trust, Conditional Access, DLP, SIEM/SOAR.
Sample question
What a SC-900 question looks like.
When an organization runs its workloads on a Software as a Service (SaaS) offering, which responsibility almost always remains with the customer rather than the cloud provider?
See the answer & explanation
Correct: C. Managing user accounts, access rights, and the data they put into the service
Why: Under the shared responsibility model, the provider handles the physical infrastructure and the platform, but the customer always keeps responsibility for their own accounts, access management, and data regardless of the service model.
What you get
Everything you need to actually pass.
Full question bank
74 questions covering every objective on the official SC-900 exam blueprint, with detailed explanations on every option — right and wrong.
Quiz modes
Timed exam simulation, missed-only review, topic drills, and a daily question of the day. Practice the way you study best.
Flashcards
Spaced-repetition flashcards generated from each topic. Pull them up on a phone in the gap between meetings.
Progress tracking
See per-topic accuracy and answered counts. Find weak areas before they cost you on test day.
Per-category premium
Unlocking SC-900 unlocks every other Cloud exam in the Cert Climb catalog — pay once, stack credentials.
No-fluff explanations
Every wrong answer comes with a 2-3 sentence explanation of why it’s wrong, not just “the correct answer is X.” Pattern recognition is the whole game.
Read while you study
SC-900 articles & study guides
SC-900 Study Guide 2026 — Pass Microsoft SCI Fundamentals
SC-900 is Microsoft's entry point into security, compliance, and identity. Here's the exam structure, the four skills-measured domains, the highest-yield product families, and a study plan that gets you to a 700 in one to two weeks.
Is SC-900 Worth It in 2026? An Honest Value Breakdown
SC-900 is cheap, never expires, and opens the door to Microsoft's whole security track. But it's a fundamentals cert, not a job-getter on its own. Here's who should take it, who should skip it, and why the July 2026 refresh matters.
How to Study for an IT Certification (and Actually Pass): A Practical 2026 Playbook
Most certification advice is about books. The hard part is the schedule, the focus, and the test-day mental game. Here's the system that's worked across CompTIA, Cisco, ISC2, and AWS.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about SC-900
What is the SC-900 exam?
SC-900 is a fundamentals-level certification validating foundational knowledge of security, compliance, and identity (SCI) concepts and the Microsoft solutions that deliver them — Microsoft Entra, Microsoft Defender and Sentinel, and Microsoft Purview. It is concept- and terminology-focused, not hands-on, making it the standard on-ramp to Microsoft's security track.
How many questions are on the SC-900 exam, and how long is it?
~40–60 questions · ~45 minutes
What is the passing score for the SC-900 exam?
700 / 1000
How much does the SC-900 exam cost?
~$99 USD
Are there prerequisites for the SC-900 exam?
None
How long is the SC-900 certification valid?
Does not expire (Fundamentals certification)
How many questions does the SC-900 bank have?
74 questions, organized into 4 subject areas mapped to the official exam objectives.
Is the free trial really free?
Yes. 30 questions, no credit card, no email-trap, no “activate by Friday or pay” spam. You either upgrade because the bank’s good, or you don’t.
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Premium is sold per category and unlocks every Cloud exam in the Cert Climb catalog. Plans are 1-month, 3-month, or 12-month — see the upgrade modal for current pricing.
How current is the SC-900 content?
We track exam version updates and refresh the bank within weeks of new objectives. Where the version of an exam matters (e.g. CompTIA SY0-701 vs. SY0-601), question explanations call it out.
Can I cancel my subscription anytime?
Yes. Cancellation is one click from your profile. Your access continues through the end of the period you’ve already paid for.
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