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DP-203 Practice Question: Which THREE of the following are required to…
Which THREE of the following are required to implement column-level security in Azure Synapse Analytics dedicated SQL pool?
⚠ Common exam trap
It's easy for candidates to 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.
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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A GRANT statement on specific columns to users or roles
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. While a VIEW can help simplify permission management, it is not mandatory. A database user does not require a default schema specifically for column-level security; it is a general database requirement. Therefore, only Option A is strictly required.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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A GRANT statement on specific columns to users or roles
Why this is correct
GRANT allows access to specified columns.
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A VIEW that selects only the allowed columns
Why it's wrong here
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.
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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.
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A row-level security policy must be in place
Why it's wrong here
RLS is for rows, not columns.
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The database user must have a default schema
Why it's wrong here
A default schema is required for the user to access objects.
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Introduction to Azure Data Engineering
Key term
Column-Level Security
Column-Level Security is a database feature that restricts access to specific columns in a table, allowing only authorized users to see sensitive data within those columns.
Key term
Azure Synapse Analytics
Azure Synapse Analytics is a cloud-based data integration, warehousing, and analytics service that brings together big data and data warehouse capabilities under one platform.
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