SC-200 Practice Exam - Security Operations Analyst Certification

SC-200 certifies your ability to detect, investigate, and respond to security threats using Microsoft security tools. Security operations analysts are the front line of cyber defense, and this certification is highly valued in SOC and incident response roles.

Who should take SC-200

SOC analysts working with Microsoft Sentinel, security operations engineers using Defender products, incident response professionals, and threat hunters investigating advanced attacks.

What SC-200 covers

  • Threat Detection
  • Investigation
  • Response
  • Microsoft Sentinel
  • Microsoft Defender
  • KQL

Study tips for SC-200

  • Master KQL (Kusto Query Language) for threat hunting in Sentinel and Defender
  • Know Microsoft Sentinel workspace design, data connectors, and analytics rules
  • Understand incident investigation workflows across the Microsoft 365 Defender suite
  • Practice creating automated playbooks with Logic Apps for incident response

SC-200 question bank

AzurePrep includes 300 SC-200 practice questions written to the published Microsoft skills outline. Questions span the full exam domain, not a recycled dump. Every question includes a detailed explanation and documentation reference so you understand why each answer is correct.

Frequently asked questions

How many questions are in the SC-200 practice exam?

The SC-200 practice exam covers Microsoft Sentinel, threat detection, incident response, threat hunting, and security operations. The current question count is shown on the SC-200 landing page.

What is Microsoft Sentinel?

Microsoft Sentinel is Azure's cloud-native SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) and SOAR (Security Orchestration, Automation, and Response) solution. SC-200 focuses on using Sentinel for security operations.

Do I need KQL knowledge for SC-200?

Yes, SC-200 requires strong Kusto Query Language (KQL) skills for threat hunting, creating analytics rules, and investigating security incidents in Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft 365 Defender.

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