3. Data Protection and Governance for M365 and Copilot (35–40%)

This is the heaviest exam domain and the one most candidates underestimate. Microsoft Purview is a large platform with many tools — each with a distinct purpose. Copilot makes data governance urgent in a new way: it surfaces your existing data exposure. Knowing which Purview tool solves which problem, and understanding how Copilot interacts with permissions, is the core of this phase.