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DP-203 Design and implement data security Practice Question

This DP-203 practice question tests your understanding of design and implement data security. Match the stated requirement to the specific cloud service, access model, or configuration option — many options are valid in isolation but not for this scenario. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.

Which THREE of the following are required to implement column-level security in Azure Synapse Analytics dedicated SQL pool?

A
A GRANT statement on specific columns to users or roles
GRANT allows access to specified columns.
B
A VIEW that selects only the allowed columns
A VIEW that selects only the allowed columns is required because it provides an additional layer of abstraction and security, ensuring that users only see permitted columns without needing to manage individual column permissions on tables.
C
A DENY statement on specific columns to users or roles
Why wrong: DENY is not required; absence of GRANT is enough to block access.
D
A row-level security policy must be in place
Why wrong: RLS is for rows, not columns.
E
The database user must have a default schema
A default schema is required for the user to access objects.

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Answer choices

Why each option matters

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Correct answer & explanation

✓

A GRANT statement on specific columns to users or roles

Option A is correct because column-level security in Azure Synapse Analytics dedicated SQL pool is implemented using GRANT statements on specific columns. By granting SELECT on only certain columns to a user or role, you restrict access to sensitive data at the column level. Option B is required because a VIEW that selects only the allowed columns is the primary method to expose column-level security to applications and users, simplifying permission management. Option E is also required: the database user must have a default schema to resolve unqualified object names when querying the views or tables. Without a default schema, the user may encounter errors. Therefore, all three are necessary for implementing column-level security.

Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.

Answer analysis

Option-by-option breakdown

For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.

✓
A GRANT statement on specific columns to users or roles
Why this is correct
GRANT allows access to specified columns.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
✓
A VIEW that selects only the allowed columns
Why this is correct
A VIEW that selects only the allowed columns is required because it provides an additional layer of abstraction and security, ensuring that users only see permitted columns without needing to manage individual column permissions on tables.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
✗
A DENY statement on specific columns to users or roles
Why it's wrong here
DENY is not required; absence of GRANT is enough to block access.
✗
A row-level security policy must be in place
Why it's wrong here
RLS is for rows, not columns.
✓
The database user must have a default schema
Why this is correct
A default schema is required for the user to access objects.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.

Common exam traps

Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword

The trap here is that candidates often confuse column-level security with row-level security or assume that DENY statements can be used at the column level, but Azure Synapse only supports GRANT for column-level permissions and does not support DENY on individual columns.

Detailed technical explanation

How to think about this question

Column-level security in Azure Synapse is implemented by granting SELECT on specific columns using the syntax `GRANT SELECT ON OBJECT::TableName(Column1, Column2) TO UserOrRole`. Under the hood, this creates a security descriptor at the column level that is evaluated during query compilation, and if a user lacks SELECT on a column, they receive a permission error. A real-world scenario is a financial table where account numbers are sensitive; you can grant SELECT on all columns except the account number to analysts, while granting full access to auditors.

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.

TExam Day Tips

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.

Key takeaway

Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.

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What does this DP-203 question test?

Design and implement data security — This question tests Design and implement data security — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..

What is the correct answer to this question?

The correct answer is: A GRANT statement on specific columns to users or roles — Option A is correct because column-level security in Azure Synapse Analytics dedicated SQL pool is implemented using GRANT statements on specific columns. By granting SELECT on only certain columns to a user or role, you restrict access to sensitive data at the column level. Option B is required because a VIEW that selects only the allowed columns is the primary method to expose column-level security to applications and users, simplifying permission management. Option E is also required: the database user must have a default schema to resolve unqualified object names when querying the views or tables. Without a default schema, the user may encounter errors. Therefore, all three are necessary for implementing column-level security.

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