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How long is the Microsoft 365 Administrator exam?

The MS-102 exam has 50 questions and a 100-minute time limit.

What is the passing score for Microsoft 365 Administrator?

You need 700 / 1000 to pass the MS-102 exam.

What are common mistakes on the Microsoft 365 Administrator exam?

Common pitfalls include: Identity Sync, Threat Protection, DLP Policies, Compliance Features, Tenant Management. Focus study time on these areas to avoid losing points.

Microsoft 365 Administrator Practice Exam 2026 (MS-102)

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Microsoft 365 Administrator

7-day free trial, no credit card required

50 Questions

100min Time Limit

700/ 1000 Pass Score

About the exam

The MS-102 certification validates expertise in deploying and managing Microsoft 365 tenant services, including identity synchronization, security and compliance, and Microsoft 365 workload management. It covers Microsoft Entra ID configuration, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams administration, Microsoft 365 Defender, data loss prevention, and compliance solutions across the Microsoft 365 ecosystem.

This expert-level certification is designed for Microsoft 365 administrators who serve as the integrating hub for all Microsoft 365 workloads. Candidates should have working knowledge of networking, server administration, DNS, and Active Directory, along with experience managing Microsoft 365 tenants, identity, and security configurations.

What's on the exam

The exam consists of 40–60 questions to be completed in approximately 100 minutes (120 minutes if labs are included). Question types include multiple-choice, multiple-select, drag-and-drop, hot area, and case study formats. Questions span the entire Microsoft 365 ecosystem including identity, security, compliance, and workload management. Budget extra time for case studies that present complex multi-tenant administration scenarios.

Deploy and manage a Microsoft 365 tenant 28%

Implement and manage a Microsoft 365 tenant, manage users and groups, and manage roles and role groups

Implement and manage Microsoft Entra identity and access 28%

Implement and manage identity synchronization, implement and manage authentication, and implement and manage secure access

Manage security and threats by using Microsoft Defender XDR 32%

Review and respond to security reports and alerts, implement email and collaboration protection, implement endpoint protection, and implement and manage Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps

Manage compliance by using Microsoft Purview 12%

Implement information protection and data lifecycle management, and implement data loss prevention (DLP)

Where candidates struggle

This exam covers the full breadth of Microsoft 365 administration. Candidates who specialize in only one workload (like Exchange or Teams) often struggle with the wide range of services and security features tested.

Identity Sync — Not understanding Microsoft Entra Connect, cloud sync, and hybrid identity configurations including pass-through authentication.

Threat Protection — Confusing Microsoft Defender for Office 365, Defender for Endpoint, and Defender for Identity capabilities and configurations.

DLP Policies — Struggling with Data Loss Prevention policy creation, sensitive information types, and DLP rules across Microsoft 365 workloads.

Compliance Features — Overlooking retention policies, sensitivity labels, eDiscovery, and information barriers across Exchange, SharePoint, and Teams.

Tenant Management — Not knowing organizational settings, domain management, and Microsoft 365 subscription and license management details.

Exam logistics

Delivered via Pearson VUE online or at testing centers. Available in English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, French, German, and Spanish. The certification is valid for 1 year with a free renewal assessment on Microsoft Learn.

Delivery Pearson VUE online proctored or at authorized testing centers worldwide

Retake policy 24-hour wait after the first attempt, 14 days between subsequent attempts, maximum 5 attempts per exam within a 12-month period

Validity 1 year

Career outcomes Microsoft 365 Administrator, Cloud Administrator, Enterprise Collaboration Administrator, IT Administrator, Systems Administrator

Renewal Free renewal assessment on Microsoft Learn, available starting 6 months before expiration. Must be completed before the certification expires.

Study time ~55 hours

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Microsoft 365 Administrator

About the exam

What's on the exam

What to expect

Where candidates struggle

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