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A security analyst uses Microsoft Sentinel. They have created a playbook that tags Azure VMs as 'isolated' when a high-severity malware alert is triggered. They want this playbook to run automatically whenever a related alert is generated. Which feature should they configure?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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A
Best answer
Automation rule.
Correct. Automation rules can be set to run a playbook automatically when an incident is created or updated, based on alert conditions.
B
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Scheduled analytics rule.
Scheduled analytics rules create incidents by querying logs, but they do not run playbooks automatically; you would need an automation rule to invoke the playbook on incidents generated by the rule.
C
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Incident creation rule.
There is no 'incident creation rule' in Sentinel. Incidents are created by analytics rules or imported from other sources.
D
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Workbook.
Workbooks are for visualizations and reports, not for automating playbook execution.
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How to think about this question
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: Automation rule. — In Microsoft Sentinel, automation rules are used to automatically trigger playbooks in response to incident creation or update, including when specific alerts are generated. Automation rules can be configured to run playbooks (logic apps) based on conditions. Other options are not designed to trigger playbooks automatically based on alerts.
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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