Microsoft Information Protection Administrator is an official Microsoft certification exam, registered under the code SC-400. Passing it awards the Microsoft Information Protection Administrator certification, a credential at the Associate level. It also connects to Microsoft Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals (SC-900), Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator (SC-300), Microsoft Information Security Administrator (SC-401). The exam is demanding by design, and that difficulty is precisely what makes the credential meaningful for career development.

The Microsoft Information Protection Administrator exam presents 40-60 questions within 120 minutes. That is a brisk pace, and the candidates who handle it best are the ones who rehearsed it. Use the PrepAwayETE engine for full timed simulations, practice flagging and returning, and arrive on exam day with a pacing strategy already proven.

Passing Microsoft Information Protection Administrator takes 700 (out of 1000), and official registration costs $165 USD (may vary by region). Retakes bill the full $165 USD (may vary by region) again, so preparation is the least expensive insurance available. Let your PrepAwayETE practice scores guide the timing: book when you clear the requirement consistently, not occasionally.

No formal prerequisites required. Recommended: foundational knowledge of Microsoft 365, security, compliance, and identity concepts (SC-900 recommended).

Policies get revised, so confirm the current requirements before you register on the official exam page.

Microsoft Information Protection Administrator registration is handled through the official channels below.

• Microsoft Learn Certification Exam Booking
• Pearson VUE Microsoft Exams

For scheduling purposes: the exam is delivered Online proctored exam or in-person at Pearson VUE test centers.

Yes, Microsoft recommends the following training for Microsoft Information Protection Administrator candidates.

• Microsoft Learn SC-400 Learning Path
• Microsoft Purview Documentation

Complement any training with the 335 practice questions in the PrepAwayETE SC-400 package, because repeated application is what turns course knowledge into a passing score.

Yes. PrepAwayETE offers a free demo of the Microsoft Information Protection Administrator questions, so you can verify the quality personally before purchasing. Your purchase then includes a one-year service warranty: updates are free for 365 days, and after expiry you can extend the update service at a 50% discount.

Your money is protected by a 100% money-back guarantee with defined conditions. Take the Microsoft Information Protection Administrator exam within 60 days of purchase; if you fail, you may claim a full refund, provided the exam matches your product. Attempts within 3 days of purchase are ineligible, as are downloaded-but-unused products, free materials, and expired orders; the candidate name must match the payer name. Submit a scanned enrollment slip and the official Score Report PDF within 2 days of the exam, and claims are processed within 7 days. You may instead wait for the update version or change to other exam material: exchange for two other exam products of equal value, free, with your original purchase keeping its update service.

Delivery is instant: files unlock for download at payment and are emailed within one minute. If nothing arrives within 2 hours, check spam and contact customer service, online 7/24 even on official holidays. Installation is unlimited across your computers.

Microsoft Information Protection Administrator is organized into 4 official domains. The most heavily weighted are Implement data lifecycle and records management (30%), Implement Data Loss Prevention (DLP) (20%), and Monitor and investigate data and compliance activities (20%). The full breakdown appears above on this page; study the weightings and your preparation priorities set themselves.