{"id":12340,"date":"2021-05-20T22:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-20T16:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.com\/blog\/?p=12340"},"modified":"2024-05-07T14:21:38","modified_gmt":"2024-05-07T08:51:38","slug":"exam-format-for-ms-900-microsoft-365-fundamentals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.ai\/blog\/exam-format-for-ms-900-microsoft-365-fundamentals\/","title":{"rendered":"Exam Format for MS-900: Microsoft 365 Fundamentals"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.ai\/microsoft-365-fundamentals-ms-900-practice-exam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MS-900 exam <\/a>is made for people who want to show they know the basics about using cloud services and, specifically, the Software as a Service (SaaS) model. Those taking the exam should understand the different choices available and the advantages of using Microsoft 365 cloud services. It is very important to know in detail about the exam format before you sit for the exam. Let us get into some of the details about the exam and know in detail about the exam format. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Knowledge required for the exam<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This exam requires the complete knowledge of these topics so that you could do well in the exam and can develop thorough knowledge of the exam topics &#8211; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Firstly, individuals taking this exam should have the necessary knowledge to suggest solutions for common IT challenges within organizations. They should also be able to distinguish Microsoft 365 solutions from those offered by competitors in the market.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Secondly, They should also have a fundamental knowledge of offerings, optimizing licensing for cost-effectiveness, and support options for organizations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lastly, Candidates need to be able to tell the difference between Microsoft&#8217;s services and products, including Microsoft 365, Azure, and Dynamics 365.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We shall now be moving on to the description of the exam format and other information of the exam in detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Exam Format for MS-900<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Exam-Policies-and-Structure-for-MS-900.png\" alt=\"exam policies and structure \" class=\"wp-image-12356\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Exam-Policies-and-Structure-for-MS-900.png 750w, https:\/\/www.testpreptraining.ai\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Exam-Policies-and-Structure-for-MS-900-300x160.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>1. <strong>Exam Name<\/strong>&nbsp;Microsoft 365 Fundamentals<\/td><td>2. <strong>Exam Code<\/strong>&nbsp;MS-900<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3. <strong>Exam Duration<\/strong>&nbsp;60 mins<\/td><td>4. <strong>Exam Format<\/strong>&nbsp;Multiple Choice and Multi-Response Questions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5. <strong>Exam Type<\/strong>&nbsp;Cloud Computing<\/td><td>6. <strong>Number of Questions<\/strong>&nbsp;40-60 Questions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>7. <strong>Eligibility\/Pre-Requisite<\/strong>&nbsp;NIL<\/td><td>8. <strong>Exam Fee<\/strong>&nbsp;$99 USD<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9. <strong>Exam Language<\/strong>&nbsp;English, Japanese, Spanish, German, Chinese (Simplified), French, Korean<\/td><td>10. <strong>Pass Score&nbsp;<\/strong>700 (on a scale of 1-900)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>MS-900 exam comprises 40-60 questions, including various types like case studies, short answers, multiple-choice, mark review, drag and drop, and more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You need to finish the exam within 85 minutes, and to pass, you must score a minimum of 700 out of 900. The exam is available in English, Japanese, Spanish, German, Chinese (Simplified), French, and Korean. The cost of the exam is USD $99, inclusive of additional taxes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You may be eligible for ACE college credit if you pass this certification exam. See&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/learn\/certifications\/ace-credit-for-certification-exams\">ACE college credit for certification exams<\/a>&nbsp;for details. Also, this certification is part of the requirements for:&nbsp;Microsoft 365 Certified: Fundamentals. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>There are some policies that in addition to the exam format for MS-900 can help you understand the exam in a better way. Let us know about those policies in a detailed manner in subsequent paragraphs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to register for the exam MS-900 exam?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow the steps written below to register for the exam:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>First, visit the Microsoft site and locate your certificate on the list. Afterward, click on &#8220;schedule exam&#8221; to sign up.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If the exam is offered in your country, you can choose it during the registration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lastly, you&#8217;ll pick the language for the greeter, proctor, and proctoring software.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Academic pricing on the certifications by Microsoft<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Academic pricing on Microsoft Certified Professional exams is available in most countries (except India and China). However, You must verify your student status before scheduling your exam in order to be eligible for academic pricing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Applying student status through your account profile &#8211; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Firstly, Sign in with your Microsoft account credentials.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Secondly, Select Profile settings from the Account menu at the top of the page.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Subsequently, In the Job function menu, select, or ensure that you have selected, \u201cStudent.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: rgb(209, 213, 219); font-family: S\u00f6hne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &quot;Noto Sans&quot;, sans-serif, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Arial, &quot;Apple Color Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Emoji&quot;, &quot;Segoe UI Symbol&quot;, &quot;Noto Color Emoji&quot;; background-color: rgb(68, 70, 84);\">Finally, check for the academic pricing notice beside the Job function menu. If your student status hasn&#8217;t been confirmed yet, click on &#8220;Get verified&#8221; to validate your status.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, Applying student status when registering for an exam &#8211; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Firstly, Sign in with your Microsoft account credentials.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Then, On the exam for which you want to register, click Schedule exam.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lastly, On the Confirm your exam registration details page, ensure that the Job function field displays \u201cStudent \u2013 Verified.\u201d If it does not, click \u201cGet verified\u201d to validate your status, or click Edit to change your status.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Verifying your academic status<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You can select the methods out of the listed which you wish to use to verify your status. The methods include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Firstly, School-issued email account<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Secondly, School network credentials<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Subsequently, International Student Identity Card (ISIC)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Furthermore, Verification code from a Microsoft representative or your institution\u2019s administrator<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Also, Other Documentation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Exam MS-900 Exam retake policy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"list-style-type:1\">\n<li>If you don&#8217;t pass the exam on the first try, you need to wait at least 24 hours before trying again. However, if you pass, you can&#8217;t retake it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you fail the second attempt, a waiting period of at least 14 days is required for a retake. The same rule applies for the third, fourth, or fifth attempts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In total, you can&#8217;t take the exam more than 5 times in a year. The 12-month period starts from your failure on the 5th attempt this year. If you want to take the exam more than 5 times a year, contact Microsoft.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>At last, Let us go through the exam content outline and know a little about the preparation resources that can help you to sort from where to begin the preparations from. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Course Outline<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The topics covered in the exam are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>MODULE 1 \u2013 Describe Cloud Concepts (5-10%)<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Describe the different types of cloud services available<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Describe Microsoft software as a service (SaaS), infrastructure as a service (IaaS), and platform as a service (PaaS) concepts and use cases&nbsp;<strong>(Microsoft Documentation \u2013&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/azure.microsoft.com\/en-in\/overview\/what-is-paas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What is Platform as a service (PaaS)?<\/a>&nbsp;,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/azure.microsoft.com\/en-in\/overview\/what-is-iaas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What is Infrastructure as a service (IaaS)?<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Describe differences between Office 365 and Microsoft 365<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Describe the benefits of and considerations for using a cloud , hybrid, or,on-premises services<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>describe public, private, and hybrid models&nbsp;<strong>(Microsoft Documentation \u2013<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/azure.microsoft.com\/en-in\/overview\/what-are-private-public-hybrid-clouds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What are public, private, and hybrid clouds?<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>compare costs and advantages of cloud, hybrid, and on-premises services&nbsp;<strong>(Microsoft Documentation \u2013<\/strong>&nbsp;(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/microsoft-365\/business-insights-ideas\/resources\/cloud-storage-vs-on-premises-servers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cloud storage vs. on-premises servers<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.microsoft.com\/en-us\/dynamics365\/fin-ops-core\/fin-ops\/get-started\/cloud-prem-comparison\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Comparison of cloud and on-premises features<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Describe the concept of hybrid work and flexible work<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>MODULE 2 \u2013 Describe Microsoft 365 Apps and Services (45-50%)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Describe productivity solutions of Microsoft 365<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Describe the core productivity capabilities and benefits of Microsoft 365 including Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft 365 apps, and OneDrive&nbsp;<strong>(Microsoft Documentation \u2013<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/training\/modules\/describe-productivity-solutions-microsoft-365\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Describe productivity solutions of Microsoft 365<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/training\/paths\/describe-microsoft-365-core-services-concepts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Describe Microsoft 365 apps and services<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Describe core Microsoft 365 Apps including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneNote&nbsp;<strong>(Microsoft Documentation \u2013<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/office365\/servicedescriptions\/office-applications-service-description\/office-applications\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Office applications details<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/deployoffice\/about-microsoft-365-apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">About Microsoft 365 Apps in the enterprise<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Describe work management capabilities of Microsoft 365 including Microsoft Project, Planner, Bookings, Forms, Lists, and To Do&nbsp;<strong>(Microsoft Documentation \u2013<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/office365\/servicedescriptions\/office-365-platform-service-description\/office-365-suite-features\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Microsoft 365 suite features<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/office\/when-to-use-microsoft-project-planner-to-do-or-the-tasks-app-in-teams-8f950d32-d5f4-40db-a8b7-4d1b82b55e17\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Microsoft Project, Planner, To Do, or the Tasks app<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Describe collaboration solutions of Microsoft 365<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Describe the collaboration benefits and capabilities of Microsoft 365 including Microsoft Exchange, Outlook, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Stream&nbsp;<strong>(Microsoft Documentation \u2013<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/training\/modules\/describe-collaboration-solutions-microsoft-365\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Describe collaboration solutions of Microsoft 365<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/office\/collaborating-with-teams-sharepoint-and-onedrive-9ea6aa07-6e5e-4917-9267-d4d361da3dea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Collaborating with Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Describe the collaboration benefits and capabilities of Microsoft Teams and Teams Phone&nbsp;<strong>(Microsoft Documentation \u2013<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/microsoftteams\/teams-overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Welcome to Microsoft Teams<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/microsoft-365\/business-premium\/create-teams-for-collaboration?view=o365-worldwide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Use Microsoft Teams for collaboration<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/microsoftteams\/here-s-what-you-get-with-phone-system\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Phone System features<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Describe the Microsoft Viva apps&nbsp;<strong>(Microsoft Documentation \u2013<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/office365\/servicedescriptions\/microsoft-viva-service-description\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Microsoft Viva service description<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/viva\/insights\/personal\/teams\/introduction\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Viva Insights app in Teams and on the web<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Describe the ways that you can extend Microsoft Teams by using collaborative apps<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Describe endpoint modernization, management concepts, and deployment options in Microsoft 365<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Describe the endpoint management capabilities of Microsoft 365 including Microsoft Intune (Configuration Manager and co-management, Endpoint Analytics, and Windows Autopilot)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compare the differences between Windows 365 and Azure Virtual Desktop<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Describe the deployment and release models for Windows-as-a-Service (WaaS) including deployment rings&nbsp;<strong>(Microsoft Documentation \u2013<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows\/deployment\/update\/waas-overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Overview of Windows as a service<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/mem\/configmgr\/osd\/deploy-use\/manage-windows-as-a-service\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Manage Windows as a service using Configuration Manager<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identify deployment and update channels for Microsoft 365 Apps&nbsp;<strong>(Microsoft Documentation \u2013<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/deployoffice\/updates\/overview-update-channels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Overview of update channels for Microsoft 365 Apps<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/deployoffice\/updates\/change-update-channels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Change the Microsoft 365 Apps update channel<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Describe analytics capabilities of Microsoft 365<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Describe the capabilities of Viva Insights&nbsp;<strong>(Microsoft Documentation \u2013<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/viva\/insights\/personal\/teams\/introduction\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Viva Insights app in Teams and on the web<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Describe the capabilities of the Microsoft 365 Admin center and Microsoft 365 user portal&nbsp;<strong>(Microsoft Documentation \u2013<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/microsoft-365\/admin\/admin-overview\/admin-center-overview?view=o365-worldwide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Overview of the Microsoft 365 admin center<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/microsoft-365\/admin\/m365-feature-descriptions?view=o365-worldwide&amp;tabs=User-account-management\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Microsoft 365 feature descriptions<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Describe the reports available in the Microsoft 365 Admin center and other admin centers&nbsp;<strong>(Microsoft Documentation \u2013<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/microsoft-365\/admin\/activity-reports\/activity-reports?view=o365-worldwide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Microsoft 365 Reports in the admin center<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/microsoft-365\/admin\/activity-reports\/microsoft365-apps-usage-ww?view=o365-worldwide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Microsoft 365 Reports in the admin center \u2013 Microsoft 365 Apps usage<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>MODULE 3 \u2013 Explain Security, Compliance, Privacy, and Trust in Microsoft 365 (25-30%)<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Describe identity and access management solutions of Microsoft 365<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Describe the identity and access management capabilities of Microsoft Entra ID<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Describe cloud identity, on-premises identity, and hybrid identity concepts&nbsp;<strong>(Microsoft Documentation \u2013<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/azure\/active-directory\/hybrid\/whatis-hybrid-identity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What is hybrid identity with Azure Active Directory?<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/azure\/active-directory\/hybrid\/plan-hybrid-identity-design-considerations-overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Azure Active Directory Hybrid Identity Design Considerations<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Describe how Microsoft uses methods such as multi-factor authentication (MFA), self-service password reset (SSPR), and conditional access, to keep identities, access, and data secure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Describe threat protection solutions of Microsoft 365<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Describe Microsoft Defender XDR, Defender for Endpoint, Defender for Office 365, Defender for Identity, Defender for Cloud Apps, and the Microsoft Defender Portal&nbsp;<strong>(Microsoft Documentation \u2013<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/microsoft-365\/security\/defender\/microsoft-365-defender?view=o365-worldwide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What is Microsoft 365 Defender?<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/microsoft-365\/security\/defender\/microsoft-365-defender-portal?view=o365-worldwide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Microsoft 365 Defender portal<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/microsoft-365\/security\/defender-endpoint\/microsoft-defender-endpoint?view=o365-worldwide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Microsoft Defender for Endpoint<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/microsoft-365\/security\/defender\/microsoft-365-security-center-mde?view=o365-worldwide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Microsoft Defender for Endpoint in Microsoft 365 Defender<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/microsoft-365\/security\/office-365-security\/defender-for-office-365?view=o365-worldwide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Microsoft Defender for Office 365<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Describe Microsoft Secure Score benefits and capabilities&nbsp;<strong>(Microsoft Documentation \u2013<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/microsoft-365\/security\/defender\/microsoft-secure-score?view=o365-worldwide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Microsoft Secure Score<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Describe how Microsoft 365 addresses the most common threats against endpoints, applications, and identities&nbsp;<strong>(Microsoft Documentation \u2013<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/microsoft-365\/security\/office-365-security\/protect-against-threats?view=o365-worldwide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Protect against threats<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/microsoft-365\/security\/office-365-security\/office-365-ti?view=o365-worldwide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Threat investigation and response<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Describe trust, privacy, risk, and compliance solutions of Microsoft 365<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Describe the Zero Trust Model<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Describe Microsoft Purview and compliance solutions such as insider risk, auditing, and eDiscovery&nbsp;<strong>(Microsoft Documentation \u2013<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/training\/modules\/describe-ediscovery-capabilities-of-microsoft-365\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Describe the eDiscovery and audit capabilities of Microsoft Purview<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Describe Microsoft Purview Information Protection features such as sensitivity labels and data loss prevention&nbsp;<strong>(Microsoft Documentation \u2013<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/microsoft-365\/compliance\/information-protection?view=o365-worldwide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Protect your sensitive data with Microsoft Purview<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Describe how Microsoft supports data residency to ensure regulatory compliance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Describe the capabilities and benefits of Microsoft Priva&nbsp;<strong>(Microsoft Documentation \u2013<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/privacy\/priva\/priva-overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn about Microsoft Priva<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>MODULE 4 \u2013 Describe Microsoft 365 Pricing, licensing, and Support (10-15%)<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Identify Microsoft 365 pricing and billing management options<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Describe the pricing model for Microsoft cloud services including enterprise agreements, cloud solution providers, and direct billing&nbsp;<strong>(Microsoft Documentation \u2013<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/partner-center\/csp-overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cloud Solution Provider program<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/partner-center\/csp-documents-and-learning-resources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cloud Solution Provider program guide, agreements, price lists, and offers<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Describe available billing and bill management options including billing frequency and methods of payment&nbsp;<strong>(Microsoft Documentation \u2013<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/microsoft-365\/commerce\/billing-and-payments\/understand-your-invoice2?view=o365-worldwide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Understand your bill or invoice for Microsoft 365 for business<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Identify licensing options available in Microsoft 365<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Describe license management&nbsp;<strong>(Microsoft Documentation \u2013<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/microsoft-365\/commerce\/licenses\/subscriptions-and-licenses?view=o365-worldwide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Understand subscriptions and licenses in Microsoft 365 for business<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Describe the differences between base licensing and add-on licensing&nbsp;<strong>(Microsoft Documentation \u2013<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/training\/modules\/identify-licensing-options-available-microsoft-365\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Microsoft 365 pricing, licensing, and billing options<\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Identify support options for Microsoft 365 services<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Describe how to create a support request for Microsoft 365 services&nbsp;<strong>(Microsoft Documentation \u2013<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/training\/modules\/describe-support-offerings-for-microsoft-365-services\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Describe support offerings for Microsoft 365 services<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Describe support options for Microsoft 365 services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Describe service level agreements (SLAs) including service credits&nbsp;<strong>(Microsoft Documentation \u2013<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/licensing\/docs\/view\/Service-Level-Agreements-SLA-for-Online-Services\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Service Level Agreements (SLA) for Online Services<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Determine service health status by using the Microsoft 365 admin portal or the Microsoft Entra Admin portal&nbsp;<strong>(Microsoft Documentation \u2013<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/microsoft-365\/enterprise\/view-service-health?view=o365-worldwide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">check Microsoft 365 service health<\/a>,&nbsp;<a 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