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A security team uses Microsoft Sentinel. They want to automatically block a user's account in Azure AD when a high-severity incident is created in Sentinel indicating the user's credentials are compromised. Which automation feature should they use?
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A
Best answer
Create a playbook that uses the Azure AD connector to block the user, and associate it with an automation rule for high-severity incidents.
Playbooks can automate response actions; automation rules trigger them based on incident properties.
B
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Configure the analytic rule for credential compromise to include a script that blocks the user as part of the rule.
Analytic rules generate incidents; they do not execute custom scripts or actions automatically.
C
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Use a workbook to monitor incidents and manually block users.
Workbooks are for visualization and reporting, not automation.
D
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Enable the 'User blocking' feature directly in the Microsoft Sentinel settings for all high-severity incidents.
Sentinel does not have a built-in automatic user blocking feature; it requires custom automation via playbooks.
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Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
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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: Create a playbook that uses the Azure AD connector to block the user, and associate it with an automation rule for high-severity incidents. — Microsoft Sentinel's automation capabilities use playbooks, which are Azure Logic Apps workflows. A playbook can contain actions to interact with Azure AD, such as disabling or blocking a user account. Automation rules trigger playbooks based on incident creation or update conditions. Analytic rules only create incidents. Workbooks are for visualization. So the correct approach is to create a playbook that blocks the user and call it from an automation rule when the incident meets the criteria.
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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