- A
Configure sensitivity labels using Microsoft Purview Information Protection.
Sensitivity labels can be applied to classified columns and are integrated with Microsoft Purview Information Protection.
- B
Implement Always Encrypted for all columns containing personal data.
Why wrong: Always Encrypted encrypts data but does not classify it; classification is a separate step.
- C
Install the Azure Information Protection client on all client machines.
Why wrong: Azure Information Protection client is not used for SQL Database classification; it is an on-premises tool.
- D
Enable Microsoft Defender XDR for the database server.
Why wrong: Microsoft Defender XDR is for threat detection and response, not data classification.
- E
Use SQL Data Discovery & Classification in the Azure portal to classify columns containing personal data.
This is the built-in classification tool in Azure SQL Database that helps identify and label sensitive data.
Quick Answer
The answer is to use SQL Data Discovery & Classification in the Azure portal and apply Microsoft Purview Information Protection sensitivity labels to columns containing personal data. These two actions work together because Data Discovery & Classification scans your Azure SQL Database schema to identify columns likely holding personal information, while Purview sensitivity labels then enforce GDPR-mandated protections such as encryption, access restrictions, and visual markings on those classified columns. On the DP-300 exam, this pairing tests your understanding that GDPR compliance requires both identifying sensitive data and applying persistent protection policies—a common trap is choosing only one action, like just enabling auditing or just using dynamic data masking, which alone do not meet the full classification and protection requirement. Remember the memory tip: “Discover first, then protect with Purview” to recall that discovery identifies the columns, and sensitivity labels lock them down.
DP-300 Implement a secure environment Practice Question
This DP-300 practice question tests your understanding of implement a secure environment. 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.
Your company uses Azure SQL Database and needs to comply with GDPR. You must implement data classification and protection. Which TWO actions should you take? (Choose two.)
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
Configure sensitivity labels using Microsoft Purview Information Protection.
Option A is correct because Microsoft Purview Information Protection provides sensitivity labels that can be applied to columns in Azure SQL Database to classify and protect personal data, meeting GDPR requirements. These labels enforce encryption, access restrictions, and visual markings, integrating with Azure SQL's data classification capabilities.
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.
- ✓
Configure sensitivity labels using Microsoft Purview Information Protection.
Why this is correct
Sensitivity labels can be applied to classified columns and are integrated with Microsoft Purview Information Protection.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
Implement Always Encrypted for all columns containing personal data.
Why it's wrong here
Always Encrypted encrypts data but does not classify it; classification is a separate step.
- ✗
Install the Azure Information Protection client on all client machines.
Why it's wrong here
Azure Information Protection client is not used for SQL Database classification; it is an on-premises tool.
- ✗
Enable Microsoft Defender XDR for the database server.
Why it's wrong here
Microsoft Defender XDR is for threat detection and response, not data classification.
- ✓
Use SQL Data Discovery & Classification in the Azure portal to classify columns containing personal data.
Why this is correct
This is the built-in classification tool in Azure SQL Database that helps identify and label sensitive data.
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 confusing data classification (labeling and identifying sensitive data) with data encryption (Always Encrypted) or threat detection (Defender XDR), leading candidates to pick security features that do not fulfill the GDPR requirement for classification and labeling.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
SQL Data Discovery & Classification in the Azure portal scans the database for sensitive columns (e.g., containing names, emails) and recommends classification with built-in or custom labels. These labels map to Microsoft Purview Information Protection sensitivity labels, enabling automated protection policies such as dynamic masking or auditing. Under the hood, the classification metadata is stored in system views like sys.sensitivity_classifications, which can be queried for compliance reporting.
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.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A company's IT admin needs to give a contractor read-only access to production logs without sharing account credentials. Using role-based access control (RBAC) and temporary scoped permissions — not a permanent shared password — is the correct pattern. Questions like this test whether you can apply least-privilege access across cloud identity services.
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What does this DP-300 question test?
Implement a secure environment — This question tests Implement a secure environment — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Configure sensitivity labels using Microsoft Purview Information Protection. — Option A is correct because Microsoft Purview Information Protection provides sensitivity labels that can be applied to columns in Azure SQL Database to classify and protect personal data, meeting GDPR requirements. These labels enforce encryption, access restrictions, and visual markings, integrating with Azure SQL's data classification capabilities.
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