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Ms102-Purview-Compliance25 questions
2026 Statistics

Key Facts: MS-102 Exam

40-60 Q

Typical Question Count

Microsoft exam-experience policy

100 min

Exam Duration

Microsoft associate/expert exam policy

700/1000

Passing Score

Microsoft

US$165

US Exam Fee

Microsoft pricing PDF

4 domains

Objective Areas

MS-102 study guide

Learn allowed

Open-Book Policy

Associate/expert exams only

MS-102 is a Microsoft expert-level administrator exam with a 700 passing score. Current Microsoft policy says most certification exams include 40-60 questions, associate and expert exams get 100 minutes, and Microsoft Learn is available during the exam. The current English version was updated on November 10, 2025, and the study guide weights tenant management at 25-30%, identity and access at 25-30%, Defender XDR security at 30-35%, and Purview compliance at 10-15%.

About the MS-102 Exam

MS-102 is the Microsoft exam that validates Microsoft 365 administrator skills across tenant management, Microsoft Entra identity and access, Microsoft Defender XDR security operations, and Microsoft Purview compliance. It is the required exam in the Microsoft 365 Administrator Expert certification path.

Questions

50 scored questions

Time Limit

100 minutes

Passing Score

700/1000

Exam Fee

US$165 (Microsoft / Pearson VUE)

MS-102 Exam Content Outline

25-30%

Deploy and Manage a Microsoft 365 Tenant

Tenant creation, domains, organizational settings, service health, network connectivity insights, Microsoft 365 Apps management, backup, users, groups, licensing, roles, admin units, and privileged access

25-30%

Implement and Manage Microsoft Entra Identity and Access

Identity synchronization, Entra Connect Sync and Cloud Sync, Connect Health, authentication methods, SSPR, password protection, Conditional Access, MFA, and identity protection

30-35%

Manage Security and Threats by Using Microsoft Defender XDR

Exposure management, secure score, incidents and alerts, threat intelligence, Defender for Office 365, attack simulation training, restricted entities, Defender for Endpoint, and Defender for Cloud Apps

10-15%

Manage Compliance by Using Microsoft Purview

Sensitive information types, retention labels and policies, sensitivity labels, Content Explorer, Activity Explorer, label reports, DLP policies, and Endpoint DLP

How to Pass the MS-102 Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 700/1000
  • Exam length: 50 questions
  • Time limit: 100 minutes
  • Exam fee: US$165

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

MS-102 Study Tips from Top Performers

1Use the November 10, 2025 study guide weights, not older copies of the outline, when planning your study time.
2Practice in the Microsoft 365 admin center, Entra admin center, Defender portal, and Purview portal so portal navigation feels routine.
3Know synchronization tradeoffs between Entra Connect Sync and Cloud Sync, including what each tool can and cannot do.
4Treat Conditional Access questions as policy design questions: users, conditions, controls, exclusions, and report-only validation all matter.
5Expect scenario questions that combine Defender for Office 365, Defender for Endpoint, and Defender for Cloud Apps in the same incident workflow.
6Do not neglect Purview even though it is the smallest domain. DLP, labels, and retention still account for a meaningful share of questions.
7During the real exam, use Microsoft Learn selectively for confirmation, not as a primary search strategy, because the timer keeps running.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the MS-102 exam?

MS-102 is the Microsoft exam for administrators who manage Microsoft 365 at the tenant level. It focuses on Microsoft 365 tenant administration, Microsoft Entra identity and access, Microsoft Defender XDR security operations, and Microsoft Purview compliance.

How many questions and how much time does MS-102 have?

Microsoft’s current exam-experience policy says most certification exams contain 40-60 questions, though the exact number can vary by form. Associate and expert exams, including MS-102, allow 100 minutes, and the passing score is 700 out of 1000.

What are the current MS-102 domain weightings?

The current study guide, updated for the English exam on November 10, 2025, weights the four domains as follows: Deploy and manage a Microsoft 365 tenant (25-30%), Implement and manage Microsoft Entra identity and access (25-30%), Manage security and threats by using Microsoft Defender XDR (30-35%), and Manage compliance by using Microsoft Purview (10-15%).

Do I need a prerequisite before taking MS-102?

You can sit the exam without first holding another certification, but earning the Microsoft 365 Administrator Expert credential requires both passing MS-102 and holding at least one qualifying associate certification such as Endpoint Administrator Associate, Messaging Administrator Associate, Teams Administrator Associate, Identity and Access Administrator Associate, or Information Security Administrator Associate.

What 2026 changes matter most for MS-102 candidates?

The current 2026 exam version reflects Microsoft’s November 10, 2025 skills update. Important current-policy items are Microsoft Learn access during associate and expert exams, the built-in five-minute unscheduled-break allowance counted within exam time, Microsoft 365 Backup appearing in the tenant-management domain, and the use of Microsoft Defender XDR terminology in the security domain.

How should I prepare for MS-102?

Most candidates should expect several weeks of focused study plus hands-on Microsoft 365 admin experience. Prioritize the largest domains first: Defender XDR security, tenant management, and Entra identity, then finish with Purview compliance and timed practice to improve decision speed.