Microsoft SC-400 : Microsoft Information Protection Administrator

  • Exam Code: SC-400
  • Exam Name: Microsoft Information Protection Administrator
  • Updated: Oct 16, 2026
  • Q & A: 335 Questions and Answers

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Short on study time before your SC-400 exam? The 335 practice questions at BraindumpsPrep concentrate your effort on exactly what the Microsoft Information Protection Administrator exam measures, and every set is kept current for 2026.

Microsoft SC-400 Exam Overview:

Certification Vendor:Microsoft
Exam Name:Microsoft Information Protection Administrator
Exam Number:SC-400
Exam Format:Multiple choice, Scenario-based, Multiple select
Related Certifications:Microsoft 365 Certified: Information Protection Administrator Associate
Real Exam Qty:40-60
Exam Price:$165 USD
Available Languages:Chinese (Traditional), Chinese (Simplified), English, Spanish (Spain), German, Portuguese (Brazil), Japanese, Korean, Italian, French
Exam Duration:120 minutes
Passing Score:700
Certificate Validity Period:1 year (recertification required)
Sample Questions:Free Download real SC-400 actual tests
Exam Way:Online proctored exam (OnVUE) or in-person testing center
Pre Condition:Basic understanding of Microsoft 365 services; recommended to have experience with Microsoft 365 workloads and Azure Active Directory
Official Syllabus URL:https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/certifications/exams/sc-400

Microsoft SC-400 Exam Syllabus Topics:

SectionWeightObjectives
Implement Information Protection25-30%- Create keyword dictionaries
- Manage sensitive information types
- Create and manage custom sensitive information types
- Configure label policies
- Implement document fingerprinting
- Configure sensitivity labels
- Recommend sensitivity labels
Implement Information Governance20-25%- Configure retention settings
- Implement retention policies and labels
- Implement Microsoft Purview Records Management
- Manage record management
Implement Data Loss Prevention (DLP)30-35%- Configure DLP rules and actions
- Investigate DLP alerts
- Configure DLP policies
- Implement endpoint DLP
- Configure DLP for Microsoft workloads
- Monitor DLP policy matches
- Recommend DLP policies
Monitor and Investigate Data Governance15-20%- Create reports
- Investigate data governance alerts
- Use content explorer and activity explorer
- Plan for Microsoft Purview compliance portal deployment

Frequently Asked Questions About Microsoft Information Protection Administrator

The Microsoft Information Protection Administrator exam (exam code SC-400) is the official Microsoft exam that leads to the Microsoft Certified: Information Protection Administrator Associate certification, sitting at the Associate level of the Microsoft certification track. It is also connected with Microsoft 365 Certified: Information Protection Administrator Associate. If this is the credential you are working toward, the 335 practice questions at BraindumpsPrep map directly to its objectives.

The Microsoft Information Protection Administrator exam includes 40-60 questions, and you have 120 minutes to complete them. Divide the time limit by the question count and you get a tight average pace per item, so train yourself to flag time-consuming questions and return to them later instead of getting stuck. Before test day, run at least one full timed session in the BraindumpsPrep test engine under the same limits — the clock should never surprise you.

The passing score for Microsoft Information Protection Administrator is 700, and the official registration fee is $165 USD. A failed attempt means paying that fee in full again, so your preparation budget deserves the same attention as your study plan. A practical rule: book your exam date only after you can finish a BraindumpsPrep practice test comfortably above the passing score more than once.

According to Microsoft, candidates should meet the following before registering: Basic understanding of Microsoft 365 services; recommended to have experience with Microsoft 365 workloads and Azure Active Directory. Requirements can change, so confirm the latest details on the official exam page before you register.

Yes. A free PDF demo of the SC-400 practice questions is available to download, so you can judge the format and quality before paying anything. Every purchase also includes 365 days of free updates, and if your product expires you can extend the update service at a 50% discount.

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The Microsoft Information Protection Administrator blueprint is divided into 4 major domains, starting with Implement Information Governance (20-25%), Monitor and Investigate Data Governance (15-20%), and Implement Information Protection (25-30%). The full breakdown, including every subdomain and its weighting, is listed in the Exam Topics section above — review it against your own weak areas before scheduling the exam.

Microsoft Information Protection Administrator Sample Questions:

Question #1

You are planning a data loss prevention (DLP) solution that will apply to computers that run Windows 10.
You need to ensure that when users attempt to copy a file that contains sensitive information to a USB storage device, the following requirements are met:
* If the users are members of a group named Group1, the users must be allowed to copy the file, and an event must be recorded in the audit log.
* All other users must be blocked from copying the file.
What should you create?

  • A. one DLP policy that contains two DLP rules
  • B. two DLP policies that each contains one DLP rule
  • C. one DLP policy that contains one DLP rule
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Correct Answer: B  🗳️

Question #2

You receive an email that contains a list of words that will be used for a sensitive information type.
You need to create a file that can be used as the source of a keyword dictionary.
In which format should you save the list?

  • A. an ACCDB database file that contains a table named Dictionary
  • B. an XML file that contains a keyword tag for each word
  • C. a CSV file that contains words separated by commas
  • D. a JSON file that has an element for each word
Reveal Solution  Discussion  0

Correct Answer: C  🗳️

Question #3

You have a Microsoft 365 E3 subscription.
You plan to assess compliance with ISO/IEC 27001:2013.
From Compliance Manager, you discover that the ISO/IEC 27001:2013 regulatory template for Microsoft 365 is inactive.
What should you do?

  • A. Purchase a Microsoft 365 E5 subscription.
  • B. Create a trainable classifier.
  • C. Add recommended assessments.
  • D. Add a data connector.
Reveal Solution  Discussion  0

Correct Answer: A  🗳️

Question #4

You have a Microsoft 365 E5 subscription.
You create an adaptive scope named Scope 1 as shown in the following exhibit.

You create a retention policy named Policy1 that includes Scope1.
To which three locations can you apply Policy1? To answer, select the appropriate locations in the answer area.
NOTE: Each correct selection is worth one point.

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Correct Answer:

Question #5

You have a Microsoft 365 E5 tenant and the Windows 10 devices shown in the following table.

To which devices can you apply Microsoft 365 Endpoint data loss prevention (Endpoint DLP) settings?

  • A. Device1, Device2, Device3, and Device4
  • B. Device1 only
  • C. Device1, Device3, and Device4 only
  • D. Device1 and Device3 only
  • E. Device1 and Device2 only
Reveal Solution  Discussion  0

Correct Answer: E  🗳️

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