Simulate the real Microsoft Security Operations Analyst SC-200 exam with full-length timed sessions. Questions drawn proportionally from all 3 official blueprint domains — the same mix you'll face on test day.
Simulate real exam conditions
For the most realistic SC-200 simulation, start a 60 or 120-question session, put away all notes, set a timer matching the real exam duration (120 minutes), and commit to each answer before moving forward. This trains the time management and decision-making skills the real exam tests.
This free SC-200 mock exam uses the same question distribution as the real Microsoft Security Operations Analyst SC-200 exam. Each session draws questions proportionally from all 3 official blueprint domains published by Microsoft, so the topic mix you see accurately reflects what you'll face on test day.
SC-200 Domain Distribution
Manage a security operations environment
Respond to security incidents
Perform threat hunting
Every question is written by certified engineers against the 2026 SC-200 exam objectives. These are original practice questions — not dumps — so you build real understanding rather than memorising answers.
Both the mock exam and practice test use the same question bank. The difference is in how you use them — and when to use each during your SC-200 study plan.
Practice test — for learning
Use the SC-200 practice test when you are studying a domain. Answer questions, read every explanation immediately, and build understanding. Do 10–30 questions per domain per session. This is your primary study tool for the first 4 weeks.
Go to practice test →Mock exam — for simulation
Use the SC-200 mock exam in the final 1–2 weeks before your test date. Complete a 60 or 120-question session without stopping, manage your time, then review all results at the end. This builds exam-day stamina and surfaces final weak spots.
Start 120-question mock →Try these sample questions from the mock exam bank. Commit to an answer before revealing the explanation.
Your organization is implementing Microsoft Sentinel. You need to design a solution to automatically disable a user account in Microsoft Entra ID when a high-severity incident is triggered in Microsoft Sentinel related to that user. Which component should you use?
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Your SOC uses Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps. You need to configure a policy that triggers when a user downloads a large number of files from SharePoint Online within a short period. Which policy type should you use?
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Your SOC team uses Microsoft Sentinel with multiple workspaces across regions. You need to implement a solution that allows analysts to query all workspaces from a single location without moving data. Which feature should you configure?
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Your Microsoft Sentinel environment is not generating incidents from a custom KQL detection rule. The rule runs successfully in the Log Analytics query editor but no incidents appear. What is the most likely cause?
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Refer to the exhibit. You are analyzing a KQL query for a Microsoft Sentinel scheduled rule. The query is intended to detect devices that have both a high number of process executions and network connections to a single IP within an hour. However, the query returns no results even though there are devices meeting the criteria. What is the most likely cause?
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Your SOC is investigating an incident in Microsoft Sentinel. You need to quickly identify all related alerts and entities across the timeline. What Microsoft Sentinel feature should you use?
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Which Microsoft Sentinel feature allows you to automatically respond to incidents by running a playbook when an incident is created?
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Your organization uses Microsoft Sentinel. You receive an incident that involves a potential lateral movement detected by Microsoft Defender for Identity. You need to investigate the timeline of the attack. Which Microsoft Sentinel feature should you use?
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Refer to the exhibit. You are reviewing an alert in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint. The alert details are shown. Which of the following actions should you take first?
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You are investigating an incident where a user reported receiving a suspicious email with a malicious attachment. Microsoft Defender for Office 365 did not block it. The email originated from a known malicious sender domain. What configuration should you check first?
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Your organization uses Microsoft Sentinel. A security analyst reports that an incident was automatically closed by a playbook before the investigation was complete. What should you do to prevent automatic closure in the future?
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A security team uses Microsoft Sentinel to hunt for signs of credential theft. They want to detect when a user account has been used to log in from an unusual location and then immediately performs a password reset for another user. Which hunting approach is most effective for this scenario?
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You are threat hunting for credential dumping activity. Which Windows event ID is commonly associated with the use of tools like Mimikatz?
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As a threat hunter, you want to proactively search for signs of privilege escalation using the 'AzureHound' tool within your Microsoft Sentinel environment. Which data source is most relevant to ingest to detect AzureHound usage?
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Answer all 14 questions to see your domain score breakdown
Sitting the SC-200 under real exam conditions is a skill in itself. Candidates who underperform often do so not because of knowledge gaps, but because of poor time management or test anxiety. Use your final mock exam sessions to address both.
The SC-200 exam lasts 120 minutes. Do not spend more than 90 seconds on any single question on the first pass. Flag difficult ones and return to them after completing the rest.
On every question, immediately eliminate obviously wrong choices. Even if you are unsure between two options, narrowing to two doubles your odds. Most SC-200 distractors contain a subtle error — re-read the scenario constraint before committing to the answer that sounds most familiar.
Microsoft writes many SC-200 questions as realistic scenarios. Read the final sentence first — it tells you what is being asked. Then re-read the scenario with the question in mind to avoid wasting time on irrelevant details.
The real SC-200 is a mental marathon lasting 120 minutes. In the week before your exam, complete at least two full timed mock sessions on separate days to build concentration stamina. If you cannot stay focused for 120 minutes in practice, you will struggle on exam day.
Questions
50
On the real exam
Time limit
120 min
2.4 min per question
Passing score
700/1000
Scaled scoring
The SC-200 uses scaled scoring — your raw percentage correct is converted to a score out of 1000. Consistently scoring above 80% on mock exams puts you well above the 700/1000 threshold, giving you a buffer for any unexpected question types on the real exam.
Yes. Courseiva provides free SC-200 mock exam questions across all official exam domains. The platform includes timed simulation, per-domain score breakdown, missed-question review, and readiness tracking. No account required — free forever, supported by advertising.
The practice test is optimised for learning: you see explanations after each question immediately. The mock exam is optimised for simulation: you answer all questions under time pressure and review at the end. Use practice tests for studying and mock exams for benchmarking.
Aim for consistent scores of 80% or above on full-length SC-200 mock exams before booking your test date. The official passing score of 700/1000 corresponds to roughly 72–75% correct answers, so an 80% buffer accounts for difficulty variation and question styles on the real exam.
Most candidates who pass SC-200 on their first attempt complete 3–5 full-length mock exams in the two weeks before their test. This is enough to identify final weak spots, build stamina, and verify readiness without over-stressing or running out of fresh questions.
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