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A security team uses Microsoft Defender for Cloud to monitor the security posture of their Azure subscription. They want to ensure that whenever a new virtual machine is created, the Log Analytics agent is automatically installed to collect security events. Which feature should they configure in Defender for Cloud?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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A
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Automation rules
Automation rules in Defender for Cloud trigger actions like creating tickets or running playbooks in response to alerts, not for agent installation.
B
Best answer
Auto-provisioning settings
Correct. Auto-provisioning is designed to automatically deploy the Log Analytics agent on Azure VMs (and other supported resources) to enable security monitoring.
C
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Security contacts
Security contacts define whom to notify about alerts and are not related to agent installation.
D
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Workflow automation
Workflow automation automates responses to security alerts and recommendations but does not handle the initial deployment of agents.
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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
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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: Auto-provisioning settings — Auto-provisioning in Microsoft Defender for Cloud automatically installs the Log Analytics agent on Azure virtual machines as soon as they are created. This ensures that the VMs are continuously monitored for security events without manual intervention. Automation rules (option A) are used for orchestrating responses to alerts, not for agent installation. Security contacts (option C) are for notification settings. Workflow automation (option D) can trigger actions but does not handle the initial agent installation for new resources; auto-provisioning is the intended feature.
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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