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This course teaches the knowledge you need for the SC-500 exam, one skill area at a time. The first 2 lessons are free to read.
SC-500: Cloud and AI Security Engineer
SC-500 tests the skills of a Cloud and AI Security Engineer. These micro lessons cover one concept each, with practice questions at the end, and the free practice exam shows how ready you are.
- 4study areas
- 4short lessons
- 108exam-style practice questions
15 exam-style questions · 25 minutes · timer, drag-drop and a score out of 1000 · no account needed · See the questions with answers
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What to know about SC-500
Free SC-500 practice exam and study guide for Microsoft Cloud and AI Security Engineer: short lessons, exam-style questions and explained answers.
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What you will study
The guide follows the official skill areas of the exam. Work through it in order, or jump straight to the topic you need.
Your progress0 of 4 lessons
Start hereManaged identities and least-privilege Azure RBAC 4 skill areas 4 lessons published16 practice questionsEvery answer explained
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01 Secure identity and access for cloud and AI workloads2 lessons · 8 practice questions 0/2
- Managed identities and least-privilege Azure RBACFree Lesson · 4 practice questions Not started Read lesson Practice
- App consent, PIM and Conditional AccessFree Lesson · 4 practice questions Not started Read lesson Practice
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02 Secure networking, compute and data2 lessons · 8 practice questions 0/2
- Private access to Storage, Key Vault and web appsFull access Lesson · 4 practice questions Not started Read lesson Practice
- Central network rules, NSGs and Azure FirewallFull access Lesson · 4 practice questions Not started Read lesson Practice
- 03 Secure AI workloadsLessons for this skill area are being written. Coming soon
- 04 Manage security posture and operationsLessons for this skill area are being written. Coming soon
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SC-500 exam: frequently asked questions
Is there a free SC-500 practice exam?
Yes. MicroExams has a free SC-500 practice exam with 15 exam-style questions, a timer, drag-drop and hotspot questions, and a score out of 1000. No account is needed.
How many SC-500 practice questions does MicroExams have?
The full SC-500 question bank has 108 exam-style practice questions, including drag-drop and hotspot questions where the exam uses them. 15 of them are free in the practice exam; full access ($129) unlocks all 108.
What is the passing score for the SC-500 exam?
Microsoft certification exams are scored from 1 to 1000, and you need 700 or more to pass. SC-500 uses the same scale.
What does the SC-500 exam cover?
The SC-500 Cloud and AI Security Engineer exam measures these skill areas: Secure identity and access for cloud and AI workloads; Secure networking, compute and data; Secure AI workloads; Manage security posture and operations. Check the official study guide on Microsoft Learn for the current list.
How should I prepare for SC-500?
Study each skill area, then take timed practice exams. Read the explanation for every question, use the score report to find your weak areas, and practice until you score above 700 consistently.
Is MicroExams affiliated with Microsoft?
No. MicroExams is an independent learning platform. It is not affiliated with or endorsed by Microsoft, and its practice questions are exam-style questions, not real exam content.
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