Week 1— Describe the concepts of security, compliance, and identity
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Describe the concepts of security, compliance, and identity
This domain covers foundational security, compliance, and identity concepts that underpin Microsoft cloud services. You must distinguish authentication from authorization, identify core Zero Trust principles, recognise encryption and data-residency concepts, and map Microsoft Purview and Entra capabilities to governance needs. The exam tests these through scenario-based multiple-choice questions requiring you to select the correct concept, service, or principle for a described business requirement.
📅 Days 1–7🎯 ~9 questions/day⚖ 13% of exam- ✓Differentiate authentication, authorization, and the roles of Microsoft Entra ID in identity management
- ✓Identify Zero Trust principles: verify explicitly, use least privilege access, assume breach
- ✓Recognise Microsoft Purview capabilities including data classification, sensitivity labels, and DLP policies