- A
Microsoft Entra ID Identity Protection risk policies (sign-in risk and user risk).
Identity Protection includes built-in policies that automatically detect sign-in risks (including anonymous IP addresses) and user risks (e.g., leaked credentials). The sign-in risk policy can block the sign-in, and the user risk policy can require a password reset. This minimizes manual configuration.
- B
Conditional Access policies with locations and grant controls.
Why wrong: Conditional Access can block specific IP ranges but cannot automatically detect anonymous proxies like Tor as a built-in risk. It would require custom IP lists and does not trigger password reset based on user risk. Identity Protection is needed for risk detection.
- C
Microsoft Entra ID Privileged Identity Management (PIM).
Why wrong: PIM is used for managing, controlling, and monitoring access to privileged roles. It does not detect sign-in risks or block anonymous IP addresses.
- D
Microsoft Entra ID Access Reviews.
Why wrong: Access Reviews are for periodic verification of group memberships and application access. They do not provide real-time risk detection or automatic remediation.
AZ-305 Practice Question: Design identity, governance, and monitoring solutions
This AZ-305 practice question tests your understanding of design identity, governance, and monitoring solutions. Match the stated requirement to the specific cloud service, access model, or configuration option — many options are valid in isolation but not for this scenario. A key principle to apply: identity Protection requires Microsoft Entra ID Premium P2.. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
A company uses Microsoft Entra ID (Microsoft Entra ID) Premium P2. They need to automatically block sign-ins from anonymous IP addresses (e.g., Tor) and force users from risky sign-ins to reset their password. They want to minimize administrative effort and use built-in features. Which Microsoft Entra ID feature should they enable?
Clue words in this question
Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.
Clue:
"minimum / minimize"Why it matters: Asks for the least resource use — fewest addresses, smallest subnet, lowest overhead. Eliminate over-provisioned options even if they would technically work.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
Microsoft Entra ID Identity Protection risk policies (sign-in risk and user risk).
Option A is correct because Microsoft Entra ID Identity Protection provides built-in risk policies that automatically detect and block sign-ins from anonymous IP addresses (e.g., Tor) via the sign-in risk policy, and force password reset for users flagged with high user risk via the user risk policy. These policies operate without manual intervention, minimizing administrative effort while leveraging Premium P2 capabilities.
Key principle: Identity Protection requires Microsoft Entra ID Premium P2.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
Microsoft Entra ID Identity Protection risk policies (sign-in risk and user risk).
Why this is correct
Identity Protection includes built-in policies that automatically detect sign-in risks (including anonymous IP addresses) and user risks (e.g., leaked credentials). The sign-in risk policy can block the sign-in, and the user risk policy can require a password reset. This minimizes manual configuration.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "minimum / minimize" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Identity Protection requires Microsoft Entra ID Premium P2.
- ✗
Conditional Access policies with locations and grant controls.
Why it's wrong here
Conditional Access can block specific IP ranges but cannot automatically detect anonymous proxies like Tor as a built-in risk. It would require custom IP lists and does not trigger password reset based on user risk. Identity Protection is needed for risk detection.
- ✗
Microsoft Entra ID Privileged Identity Management (PIM).
Why it's wrong here
PIM is used for managing, controlling, and monitoring access to privileged roles. It does not detect sign-in risks or block anonymous IP addresses.
- ✗
Microsoft Entra ID Access Reviews.
Why it's wrong here
Access Reviews are for periodic verification of group memberships and application access. They do not provide real-time risk detection or automatic remediation.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates often confuse Conditional Access policies with Identity Protection risk policies, assuming that location-based blocking can replace dynamic risk detection, but Conditional Access lacks the built-in anonymous IP detection and automated password reset triggers that Identity Protection provides.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Identity Protection uses machine learning models to evaluate sign-in risk (e.g., anonymous IP, atypical travel) and user risk (e.g., leaked credentials) in real time, assigning a risk level (low, medium, high). The sign-in risk policy can block access when risk is high, while the user risk policy triggers Azure AD self-service password reset (SSPR) for users with high risk, all without custom scripting or third-party tools.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Identity Protection requires Microsoft Entra ID Premium P2.
- It offers built-in sign-in risk and user risk policies.
- Sign-in risk policy can block access from anonymous IP addresses.
- User risk policy can force password resets for compromised accounts.
TExam Day Tips
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Identity Protection requires Microsoft Entra ID Premium P2.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A company's IT admin needs to give a contractor read-only access to production logs without sharing account credentials. Using role-based access control (RBAC) and temporary scoped permissions — not a permanent shared password — is the correct pattern. Questions like this test whether you can apply least-privilege access across cloud identity services.
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What does this AZ-305 question test?
Design identity, governance, and monitoring solutions — This question tests Design identity, governance, and monitoring solutions — Identity Protection requires Microsoft Entra ID Premium P2..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Microsoft Entra ID Identity Protection risk policies (sign-in risk and user risk). — Option A is correct because Microsoft Entra ID Identity Protection provides built-in risk policies that automatically detect and block sign-ins from anonymous IP addresses (e.g., Tor) via the sign-in risk policy, and force password reset for users flagged with high user risk via the user risk policy. These policies operate without manual intervention, minimizing administrative effort while leveraging Premium P2 capabilities.
What should I do if I get this AZ-305 question wrong?
Review identity Protection requires Microsoft Entra ID Premium P2., then practise related AZ-305 questions on the same topic to reinforce the concept.
Are there clue words in this question I should notice?
Yes — watch for: "minimum / minimize". Asks for the least resource use — fewest addresses, smallest subnet, lowest overhead. Eliminate over-provisioned options even if they would technically work.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Identity Protection requires Microsoft Entra ID Premium P2.
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