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A security team uses Microsoft Defender for Cloud. They want to ensure that all Azure virtual machines have the guest configuration extension installed to apply a security baseline automatically. They need to remediate non-compliant VMs without manual intervention. Which Defender for Cloud feature should be configured?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Good practice is not just finding the correct option. The wrong answers often show the exact trap the exam wants you to fall into.
A
Best answer
Assign a security policy (built-in initiative) that includes a policy with DeployIfNotExists effect
Such policies automatically deploy the required extension (like Guest Configuration) to VMs that are missing it, without manual intervention.
B
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Enable automatic provisioning of the Log Analytics agent
Automatic provisioning only installs the Log Analytics agent, not the guest configuration extension. It is for data collection.
C
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Create an Automation rule that triggers a runbook when a recommendation appears
Automation rules can trigger responses to events, but they require a runbook to be created and are not the simplest built-in automatic remediation.
D
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Configure a workflow automation scheduled task
Workflow automation (now part of Automation rules) is event-driven, not scheduled, and requires custom logic.
Common exam trap
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
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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: Assign a security policy (built-in initiative) that includes a policy with DeployIfNotExists effect — Security policies in Defender for Cloud can include built-in initiatives that contain policies with 'DeployIfNotExists' effect. When the policy evaluates a VM as non-compliant, it automatically deploys the required extension, achieving automatic remediation.
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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