u/annielyxx

I thought for sure I failed but managed to pass and get a score of 773.

By far the hardest exam to pass. I applied the same strategy on my MS-102 exam, go through the questions first, mark as review, then scavenge MS Learn to get correct answers on the ones I had doubts on.

I used copilot to help create a reviewer for me, also asked it to simplify concepts for me - like retention label vs sensitivity label. Never used Microsoft practice exam since some redditors mentioned it wasn't worth it. I reviewed using https://skillupwithlevelup.com/ as well.

Very happy I got through that certification. On to the next one 🚀

Reviewed in a week. Here's what helped me:

1. Skillwithlevelup https://skillupwithlevelup.com/ - I used my work account to register. It had hands-on lab + i got the voucher by passing 80% of the exam.
2. Microsoft practice exam - took it until i got consistent 90% score
3. Mapping MSLearn to concepts/topics that i always got wrong (example: question was which of the following is a user risk? answer: leaked credentials - mapped in my brain the ms learn keyword which was: what are risk detections?)
4. Always use MSLearn when studying

Content of exam:
59 standard questions
1 case study (7 questions)

On the exam, i answered ALL questions as fast as possible and marked the ones for review. I had 45 minutes left on the exam and on the review process, i used MS Learn + CTRL F to find they keywords.

Background:

• Worked as MS Partner Support Engineer for 5 years
• Passed MS102 back in September 2025 with 3 months prep for exam

I hope this helps!