Leadership in the IT field starts with proof of skill, and the Microsoft 365 Security Administration exam is that proof. In 2026, TestPassed prepares MS-500 candidates with 329 practice questions edited by experts who know the real test firsthand.
Microsoft MS-500 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Microsoft |
|---|---|
| Exam Name: | Microsoft 365 Security Administration |
| Exam Number: | MS-500 |
| Certificate Validity Period: | Retired June 30, 2023; earned certification valid for 1 year |
| Exam Price: | $165 USD |
| Available Languages: | French, Spanish, Portuguese (Brazil), Italian, Japanese, Chinese (Traditional), Korean, German, Chinese (Simplified), English |
| Exam Duration: | 120 minutes |
| Passing Score: | 700/1000 |
| Real Exam Qty: | 40-60 |
| Exam Format: | Multiple choice, Performance-based items, Case studies, Multiple response |
| Recommended Training: | Microsoft Learning Path: Microsoft 365 Security Administration |
| Exam Registration: | Microsoft Learn / Pearson VUE Registration |
| Sample Questions: |  |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored or onsite at Pearson VUE test centers |
| Pre Condition: | No required prerequisites; recommended experience with Microsoft 365 workloads, Microsoft Entra ID, hybrid environments, Windows, Active Directory, and PowerShell |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/credentials/certifications/exams/ms-500/ |
Microsoft MS-500 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| Topic 1: Implement and manage information protection | 15-20% | - Plan and implement sensitivity labels - Manage Microsoft Cloud App Security - Manage data loss prevention |
| Topic 2: Implement and manage threat protection | 30-35% | - Implement Microsoft Defender for Identity - Implement Microsoft Defender for Office 365 - Manage security reports and alerts - Implement Microsoft Defender for Endpoint |
| Topic 3: Manage compliance in Microsoft 365 | 20-25% | - Manage insider risk - Manage eDiscovery and audit - Manage governance and retention |
| Topic 4: Implement and manage identity and access | 25-30% | - Manage access using Azure AD - Implement identity protection - Manage Azure AD identities - Plan and implement identity synchronization |
Everything About Microsoft 365 Security Administration, Asked and Answered
Microsoft 365 Security Administration is an official Microsoft certification exam, listed under the code MS-500. Passing it earns you the Microsoft 365 Certified: Security Administrator Associate certification, positioned at the Associate level. For anyone aiming at a leadership track in IT, this credential is one of the clearest markers of verified skill.
Passing Microsoft 365 Security Administration takes 700/1000, and the official registration fee is $165 USD. Retakes charge the full $165 USD again, which is why accuracy in preparation matters more than volume. Validate your readiness with repeated TestPassed practice scores above the requirement before committing to a date.
The Microsoft 365 Security Administration exam contains 40-60 questions to answer within 120 minutes. The SOFT engine from TestPassed imitates the real test scene on your computer and uses special methods to help you master questions and answers, so the official time limit becomes a practiced routine rather than a surprise.
No required prerequisites; recommended experience with Microsoft 365 workloads, Microsoft Entra ID, hybrid environments, Windows, Active Directory, and PowerShell
Vendor requirements are revised periodically, so confirm the current conditions before registering via the official exam page.
Sign-up for Microsoft 365 Security Administration goes through the official channels below.
One planning note: the exam is delivered Online proctored or onsite at Pearson VUE test centers.
Microsoft recommends the following training for Microsoft 365 Security Administration candidates.
Reinforce whichever training you pick with the 329 practice questions in the TestPassed MS-500 package, edited by experts who follow real test changes firsthand.
Three versions share the same verified content: the PDF prints unlimited copies for paper study, the SOFT engine imitates the real test scene on Windows PCs, and the APP version runs on all electronic products, which is why the majority of examinees choose it. A free demo lets you try before deciding, and after purchase updates are free for 365 days, extendable afterward at a 50% discount.
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Microsoft 365 Security Administration is structured into 4 official domains. The leading ones are Manage compliance in Microsoft 365 (20-25%), Implement and manage identity and access (25-30%), and Implement and manage threat protection (30-35%). The full topic breakdown appears above; accurate preparation starts with an accurate map.
Microsoft 365 Security Administration Sample Questions:
You have a Microsoft 365 subscription. Auditing is enabled.
A user named User1 is a member of a dynamic security group named Group1.
You discover that User1 is no longer a member of Group1.
You need to search the audit log to identify why User1 was removed from Group1.
Which two actions should you use in the search? To answer, select the appropriate activities in the answer area.
NOTE: Each correct selection is worth one point.
Correct Answer:
Explanation
References:
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/office365/securitycompliance/search-the-audit-log-in-security-and-compliance
You have a Microsoft 365 subscription that contains a Microsoft SharePoint Online site named Site1. Site1 contains the folders shown in the following table.
At 09:00, you create a Microsoft Cloud App Security policy named Policy1 as shown in the following exhibit.
After you create Policy1, you upload files to Site1 as shown in the following table.
For each of the following statements, select Yes if the statement is true. Otherwise, select No.
NOTE: Each correct selection is worth one point.
Correct Answer:
Explanation
Reference:
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/cloud-app-security/data-protection-policies
Please wait while the virtual machine loads. Once loaded, you may proceed to the lab section. This may take a few minutes, and the wait time will not be deducted from your overall test time.
When the Next button is available, click it to access the lab section. In this section, you will perform a set of tasks in a live environment. While most functionality will be available to you as it would be in a live environment, some functionality (e.g., copy and paste, ability to navigate to external websites) will not be possible by design.
Scoring is based on the outcome of performing the tasks stated in the lab. In other words, it doesn't matter how you accomplish the task, if you successfully perform it, you will earn credit for that task.
Labs are not timed separately, and this exam may more than one lab that you must complete. You can use as much time as you would like to complete each lab. But, you should manage your time appropriately to ensure that you are able to complete the lab(s) and all other sections of the exam in the time provided.
Please note that once you submit your work by clicking the Next button within a lab, you will NOT be able to return to the lab.
Username and password
Use the following login credentials as needed:
To enter your username, place your cursor in the Sign in box and click on the username below.
To enter your password, place your cursor in the Enter password box and click on the password below.
Microsoft 365 Username:
admin@[email protected]
Microsoft 365 Password: #HSP.ug?$p6un
If the Microsoft 365 portal does not load successfully in the browser, press CTRL-K to reload the portal in a new browser tab.
The following information is for technical support only:
Lab instance: 11122308
You need to ensure that all links to malware.contoso.com within documents stored in Microsoft Office 365 are blocked when the documents are accessed from Office 365 ProPlus applications.
To complete this task, sign in to the Microsoft 365 admin center.
Correct Answer:
See explanation below.
Explanation
1. After signing in to the Microsoft 365 admin center, navigate to Threat management, choose Policy > Safe Links.
2. In the Policies that apply to the entire organization section, select Default, and then choose Edit (the Edit button resembles a pencil).
3. In the Block the following URLs section, add the malware.contoso.com link.
4. In the Settings that apply to content except email section, select all the options.
5. Choose Save.
Reference:
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/security/office-365-security/set-up-atp-safe-links-policies?view=
You are evaluating which devices are compliant in Intune.
For each of the following statements, select Yes if the statement is true. Otherwise, select No.
NOTE: Each correct selection is worth one point.
Correct Answer:
Explanation
Your network contains an on-premises Active Directory domain named contoso.com. The domain contains the groups shown in the following table.
The domain is synced to an Azure AD tenant that contains the groups shown in the following table.
You create a sensitivity label named Label1.
You need to publish Label1.
To which groups can you publish Label1? To answer, se
NOTE: Each correct selection is worth one point.
Correct Answer:
Explanation
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