100 Microsoft 365 Interview Questions

Written By Susanth Sutheesh

Are you preparing for a job interview focused on Microsoft 365? Whether you're applying for an entry-level role or an internship, I’ve got something that will help you feel more confident and ready.

🧠 It’s perfect for students, fresh graduates, or career changers looking to break into the Microsoft 365 space.

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If you prefer to study offline or want to revise quickly, I’ve created three downloadable formats for your convenience:

  1. PowerPoint Flashcards – For fast revision and memory hacks

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  3. PDF Version – Lightweight, readable on all devices (mobile/tablet/PC)

📽️ What’s Inside the Video?

I just released a brand-new YouTube video that covers 100 beginner-level Microsoft 365 interview questions and answers. It’s packed with simple explanations, real-world examples, and useful reference links – all designed to help beginners build a strong foundation.

In this detailed video, I cover:

  • Common Microsoft 365 job interview questions

  • Answers in easy-to-understand language

  • Topics like Exchange Online, SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, Copilot, Power Platform, Licensing, Security and more

  • A mix of multiple-choice, scenario-based, and Q&A formats

  • Real-life use cases, explanations, and tips for interview success

📕 Watch and learn ad free by parts

Part 1 (Questions 1 - 10)

  • Question 1: Advantages of cloud computing

  • Question 2: Characteristic of cloud computing

  • Question 3: Different cloud services

  • Question 4: Define cloud models

  • Question 5: M365 regulatory compliance and data control

  • Question 6: Benefits of cloud computing

  • Question 7: Shared Responsibility Model in cloud computing

  • Question 8: Cloud deployment models

  • Question 9: Microsoft 365 Business Premium

  • Question 10: Microsoft 365 subscription type

Part 2 (Questions 1 1- 20)

  • Question 11: M365 Business vs Enterprise plan

  • Question 12: User vs Device based licensing

  • Question 13: Microsoft 365 E3 add-on

  • Question 14: Microsoft 365 Service Level Agreement (SLA)

  • Question 15: M365 SLA benefits

  • Question 16: Microsoft 365 Support Plans

  • Question 17: Microsoft 365 Service Outage

  • Question 18: M365 Planned vs Unplanned maintenance

  • Question 19: Microsoft 365 trial

  • Question 20: Microsoft 365 Purchasing options

Part 3 (Questions 2 1- 30)

  • Question 21: Microsoft 365 Billing Options

  • Question 22: Microsoft 365 Enterprise Plan purchasing options

  • Question 23: M365 add-ons

  • Question 24: M365 Apps (Business vs Enterprise)

  • Question 25: Microsoft 365 Word Features

  • Question 26: M365 real-time collaboration

  • Question 27: Excel features

  • Question 28: PowerPoint Features

  • Question 29: Email attachment tips

  • Question 30: Exchange Online

Part 4 (Questions 31- 40)

  • Question 31: Email forwarding

  • Question 32: Exchange Online Features

  • Question 33: Phishing and Spam emails

  • Question 34: Calendar Sync issues

  • Question 35: Exchange Online Archiving

  • Question 36: External Sharing

  • Question 37: Versioning in SharePoint

  • Question 38: OneDrive for Business

  • Question 39: SharePoint Online Features

  • Question 40: SharePoint team Site vs Communication Site

Part 5 (Questions 41- 50)

  • Question 41: OneDrive for Business vs OneDrive (Personal)

  • Question 42: OneDrive for Business offline feature

  • Question 43: OneDrive for Business features

  • Question 44: File sharing in OneDrive for Business

  • Question 45: OneDrive file retention

  • Question 46: OneDrive Known Folder Move (KFM)

  • Question 47: OneDrive for Business file management

  • Question 48: Microsoft Teams

  • Question 49: Team and Channels

  • Question 50: Microsoft Teams capabilities

Part 6 (Questions 51- 60)

  • Question 51: Teams Integration

  • Question 52: Teams bandwidth issues

  • Question 53: Types of Teams meeting

  • Question 54: Teams Town hall

  • Question 55: Teams Security and Compliance

  • Question 56: Teams Guest User Management

  • Question 57: Microsoft Viva

  • Question 58: Viva Connections

  • Question 59: Microsoft Viva Insights

  • Question 60: Viva Learning

Part 7 (Questions 6 1- 70)

  • Question 61: Viva Insights focus time

  • Question 62: Viva Engage

  • Question 63: Well-being and work-life balance

  • Question 64: Microsoft Viva Security

  • Question 65: Viva Glint

  • Question 66:   What is Windows 365?

  • Question 67: Windows 365 User Experience

  • Question 68: Windows 365 Features

  • Question 69: Windows 365 Security

  • Question 70: Windows 365 Performance

Part 8 (Questions 7 1- 80)

  • Question 71: Windows 365 vs AVD

  • Question 72: Windows 365 low-bandwidth solutions

  • Question 73: Windows 365 editions

  • Question 74: Intune management

  • Question 75: Windows 365 SSO

  • Question 76: What is Loop?

  • Question 77: Loop Components

  • Question 78: Loop features

  • Question 79: What is Power Platform?

  • Question 80: Power Automate

Part 9 (Questions 81- 90)

  • Question 81: Power BI

  • Question 82: MFA

  • Question 83: Block sign-ins

  • Question 84: Microsoft Defender for Office 365

  • Question 85: What is Zero trust Security Model?

  • Question 86: Conditional Access

  • Question 87: Identity Management in M365

  • Question 88: Microsoft Purview

  • Question 89: Data retention policy

  • Question 90: Compliance Manager

Part 10 (Questions 91- 100)

  • Question 91: Trust and transparency

  • Question 92: HIPPA regulations

  • Question 93: M365 Trust & Service Assurance

  • Question 94: what is M365 Admin centre?

  • Question 95: Role-Based Access Control

  • Question 96: Features of Admin Center

  • Question 97:  Microsoft Defender for Endpoint

  • Question 98:  Phishing attacks

  • Question 99:  Microsoft Defender for Identity

  • Question 100: Compromised passwords

🔎 Sample Questions from below sections (Few Examples)

  1. Cloud Concepts

  2. Microsoft 365 Subscription Models and Licensing

  3. Microsoft 365 Support and SLA

  4. Microsoft 365 Billing, Trials and Purchasing Options

  5. Microsoft 365 Apps (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

  6. Exchange Online (Email and Calendaring)

  7. SharePoint Online (Document collaboration)

  8. OneDrive for Business (Personal Cloud Storage)

  9. Microsoft Teams (Communication and Collaboration)

  10. Microsoft Viva (Employee Experience Platform)

  11. Windows 365 (Cloud PC)

  12. Microsoft Loop

  13. Power Platform

  14. Microsoft 365 Security

  15. Zero Trust Security Model

  16. Compliance offerings

  17. Trust and Service Assurance

  18. Microsoft 365 Admin center

  19. Microsoft Defender

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