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A company uses Microsoft Defender for Cloud to manage its security posture. The compliance team wants to monitor the subscription's compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). They need to view a detailed compliance report and track progress over time. What should they do in Defender for Cloud?
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Why each option matters
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A
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Enable the relevant Defender for Cloud plans (e.g., Defender for Servers, Defender for SQL).
While enabling plans is required for certain assessments, it does not by itself add the PCI DSS standard to the regulatory compliance dashboard.
B
Best answer
Add the PCI DSS standard from the regulatory compliance dashboard.
Defender for Cloud provides built-in regulatory compliance standards. Adding PCI DSS from the dashboard enables the compliance monitoring and reporting for that standard.
C
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Create a custom regulatory compliance initiative based on PCI DSS controls.
You can create custom initiatives, but the simplest and recommended approach is to use the built-in PCI DSS standard, which is pre-configured with the appropriate controls and assessments.
D
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Configure continuous export to send compliance data to a Log Analytics workspace.
Continuous export is used to stream alerts and recommendations to other tools, not to enable or view the PCI DSS compliance dashboard.
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Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
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This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
- Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
- Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.
TExam Day Tips
- Underline the problem statement mentally.
- 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.
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FAQ
Questions learners often ask
What does this AZ-500 question test?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Add the PCI DSS standard from the regulatory compliance dashboard. — Defender for Cloud's regulatory compliance dashboard allows you to add compliance standards such as PCI DSS. Once added, the dashboard displays the compliance posture with controls and assessments. Enabling Defender for Cloud plans is necessary for some features but does not add a specific standard. Custom initiatives can be created, but the PCI DSS standard is available as a built-in initiative. Continuous export is used for sending alerts to other tools, not for viewing compliance.
What should I do if I get this AZ-500 question wrong?
Then try more questions from the same exam bank and focus on understanding why the wrong options are tempting.
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