SC-200 (Microsoft Security Operations Analyst Associate) — Free Online Mock Test
Defender XDR + Sentinel · threat hunting, KQL, incident response. SOC analyst track. · Official language: English.
SC-200 exam at a glance
SC-200 full-length mock tests
Attempt 50 full-length SC-200 mock tests, each a distinct question set built on the real 60-question, 120-minute pattern — with instant scoring and section-wise analysis. The first 3 are free.
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| Conducting body | Microsoft; delivered via Pearson VUE. |
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| Official website | learn.microsoft.com ↗ |
| Mode | A proctored exam (online or at a Pearson VUE centre) of about 40–60 questions, some in case-study sets, in roughly 100 minutes. |
| Frequency | On demand, year-round. |
| Scoring & marking | Scored 1–1000 with 700 to pass. Three areas — manage a security operations environment (40–45%), respond to security incidents (35–40%) and perform threat hunting (20–25%) — using Microsoft Sentinel and Microsoft Defender. |
| Score validity | 1 year, renewed free via an online assessment on Microsoft Learn. |
| Language | English and several other languages. |
Who is eligible for SC-200?
No prerequisite; familiarity with Microsoft Sentinel, the Defender suite and security operations helps.
Last verified July 2026 against Microsoft — SC-200 exam. Always confirm current details on the official website before you register.
SC-200 section breakdown
The SC-200 mock test on Wrexa Edge replicates the real exam's section structure — same names, same question count per section, same time limits. No inter-section breaks — the timer runs continuously.
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SC-200 (60 Q)
SC-200 scoring & marking scheme
Strategy: SC-200 has no negative marking. Attempt every question — blank answers cost you potential marks but cannot pull your score down.
Scale: SC-200 (pass 700/1000).
How SC-200 is conducted
- Mode
- Test format
- Backtracking
- Mark for review
SC-200 time strategy
With 60 questions in 120 minutes, you have about 120 seconds per question on average. Successful candidates aim for the following pacing on each section:
- SC-200 (60 Q)
Wrexa Edge's analytics show your actual time-per-question after every mock so you can spot which sections you're losing time on.
SC-200 topics covered
Across the 50 Wrexa Edge variants of SC-200, the following topics appear most often (sample distribution from one variant):
SC-200 (60 Q)
- Storage — Replication · 3
- Databases — Cosmos · 3
- Databases — Azure SQL · 2
- Messaging — Service Bus · 2
- Security — Key Vault · 2
- DevOps — IaC · 2
- Identity — RBAC · 1
- Identity — Managed Identity · 1
SC-200 difficulty calibration
Advanced tier. Advanced-level: high-stakes exam with rigorous content depth. Expect 4-8 months of structured prep.
Defender XDR + Sentinel · threat hunting, KQL, incident response. SOC analyst track. · Official language: English.
Verified content — Wrexa Edge's SC-200 bank has been deeply curated with real exam-aligned content (estimated 100% syllabus coverage).
How Wrexa Edge prepares you for SC-200
- Real test-day interface
- 50 distinct variants
- Detailed analytics
- Spaced repetition (Notebook)
- Optional proctoring
- Free to start
Expert take: what SC-200 really tests
SC-200 is a security-operations exam built around Microsoft Sentinel and the Defender suite, and one skill quietly decides it: KQL. Threat hunting and analytics rules run on Kusto Query Language, so candidates comfortable reading and writing KQL have a real edge. The exam’s heaviest weight is on managing the SOC environment and responding to incidents, so hands-on Sentinel and Defender practice beats passive study.
Preparation tips
- Get genuinely comfortable with KQL — it underpins hunting and analytics questions.
- Practise incident response across Defender (Endpoint, Cloud, XDR) and Sentinel hands-on.
- Focus on the two heaviest areas — managing the SOC environment and responding to incidents.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Avoiding KQL and then struggling on the threat-hunting and analytics questions.
- Studying Sentinel and Defender only conceptually without building rules and running queries.
SC-200 study plan
A phase-by-phase roadmap from your first concept to test-ready. Stretch or compress each phase to fit the time you have before your attempt.
- Learn how a security operations centre works and where Sentinel and Defender fit
- Work the free Microsoft Learn SC-200 path with a hands-on lab
- Get comfortable with KQL — it threads through hunting and analytics
- Practise incident response across Microsoft Defender (Endpoint, Cloud, XDR)
- Build Sentinel analytics rules, workbooks and automation
- Drill threat hunting with KQL queries
- Take the official practice assessment and full mocks; aim above 700/1000
- Re-drill the manage-and-respond areas (the two heaviest groups)
- Confirm you can read and write KQL confidently
Where SC-200 can take you
A strong SC-200 result opens up these careers and higher-study paths:
- Security operations analyst
- SOC / SIEM analyst
- Incident responder
- Threat hunter
Best books & official prep for SC-200
- Exam Ref SC-200 — Microsoft Press
- Microsoft Learn SC-200 path — Microsoft
- SC-200 practice assessments — Microsoft / Various
- Hands-on Sentinel & Defender — Microsoft
Official practice: Microsoft Learn provides the free SC-200 path and practice assessment; hands-on Sentinel and Defender work — and KQL — matter most.
Previous-year papers: Microsoft does not release past exams; the study guide and official practice assessment are the best preparation.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the SC-200 exam pattern?
- Microsoft Security Operations Analyst Associate contains 60 questions across 1 section: SC-200 (60 Q). Total duration is 120 minutes (about 120 seconds per question).
- Does SC-200 have negative marking?
- No — SC-200 has no negative marking. Each correct answer is worth 1 mark, so attempt every question.
- How is SC-200 scored?
- Scaled score range: 100 to 1000. SC-200 (pass 700/1000).
- How can I practise SC-200 online for free?
- Wrexa Edge gives you 3 free full-length SC-200 mock tests — with instant scoring, detailed explanations and analytics — plus 47 more with Pro. Start practising in under a minute, no card required.
- What is the difficulty level of SC-200?
- SC-200 is rated Advanced difficulty on Wrexa Edge. Advanced-level: high-stakes exam with rigorous content depth. Expect 4-8 months of structured prep. Defender XDR + Sentinel · threat hunting, KQL, incident response. SOC analyst track. · Official language: English.
- How long is the SC-200 exam?
- SC-200 runs for 120 minutes total. On Wrexa Edge the timer is enforced exactly as on the real exam — including no inter-section breaks.
- What topics are covered in SC-200?
- SC-200 is split into: SC-200 (60 Q). Each section is timed and weighted separately. Defender XDR + Sentinel · threat hunting, KQL, incident response. SOC analyst track. · Official language: English.
- What tools or aids are allowed during SC-200?
- No special tools are required. Note: real exam is proctored — Wrexa Edge mirrors this with a webcam-based proctoring flow you can enable.
- Is the SC-200 test adaptive?
- No — SC-200 is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
- How many SC-200 mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?
- Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct SC-200 variants — each with different question content, not just shuffled options — the first 3 free for everyone and 47 more with Pro. That's 3000 unique practice questions in the real test-day interface.
- Is there a free SC-200 test series 2026?
- Yes. The Wrexa Edge SC-200 test series for 2026 gives you 3 free full-length mock tests (50 in total) plus subject-wise and topic-wise tests — instant scoring and detailed analysis, no card required.
- Are SC-200 previous year question–style papers included?
- Every SC-200 mock is modelled on the official exam pattern and the style of previous years' papers — the same 60-question structure, sections and marking — so your practice mirrors the real paper you'll sit.
- Which is the best free SC-200 mock test online?
- Wrexa Edge's SC-200 mock test replicates the real exam interface, timing and marking scheme, with instant score, section-wise analysis and 50 fresh variants — a strong free choice for 2026 preparation.
- Can I take the SC-200 mock test on mobile?
- Yes. SC-200 mock tests run in any browser on mobile, tablet or desktop — no app or download needed. Start on your phone and your progress and analytics sync when you sign in.
- What is the SC-200 syllabus?
- The SC-200 syllabus maps to its 1 section: SC-200 (60 Q). Wrexa Edge's mock tests cover the complete syllabus topic by topic — see the topics-covered breakdown above — so you practise every area at real exam difficulty.
- What is the eligibility for SC-200?
- No prerequisite; familiarity with Microsoft Sentinel, the Defender suite and security operations helps. Wrexa Edge focuses on realistic SC-200 practice: 3 free full-length mocks in the exact exam pattern, ready whenever you are.
- When is the SC-200 exam and how should I prepare?
- Official SC-200 exam dates are announced by the conducting body for each cycle — check the latest notification for the current schedule. To be ready, follow a phased study plan and take full-length timed mocks; Wrexa Edge gives you 3 free SC-200 mocks with instant scoring so you can track your readiness week by week.
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