- A
Set the minimum TLS version to 1.2
Ensures encrypted connections.
- B
Configure firewall rules to allow only specific IP addresses
Why wrong: Firewall does not enforce encryption.
- C
Enable Microsoft Entra ID authentication
Microsoft Entra ID authentication is required to securely authenticate users and applications, ensuring that only authorized identities can access the database. This is a key part of the overall security posture.
- D
Enable Transparent Data Encryption (TDE)
Why wrong: Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) encrypts data at rest, which is not required by the security policy. The policy only requires encryption in transit and deletion protection, so TDE is not necessary.
- E
Enable a resource lock on the Azure SQL Database logical server
Prevents accidental deletion.
DP-300 Minimum TLS Version Practice Question
This DP-300 practice question tests your understanding of plan and implement data platform resources. This is a configuration task: choose the command set that satisfies every stated requirement. Small differences — like 'secret' vs 'password' or 'transport input ssh' vs 'all' — change whether the answer is correct. A key principle to apply: minimum TLS Version. 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 is deploying Azure SQL Database for a new application. The security policy requires that all queries be encrypted in transit and that the database be protected against accidental deletion. Which THREE configurations should you implement? (Select THREE.)
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
Set the minimum TLS version to 1.2
Setting the minimum TLS version to 1.2 ensures all connections are encrypted in transit. Enabling Microsoft Entra ID authentication provides secure identity-based access, a fundamental security practice even if not explicitly stated. A resource lock on the logical server prevents accidental deletion of the database and server.
Key principle: Minimum TLS Version
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
Set the minimum TLS version to 1.2
Why this is correct
Ensures encrypted connections.
Related concept
Minimum TLS Version
- ✗
Configure firewall rules to allow only specific IP addresses
Why it's wrong here
Firewall does not enforce encryption.
- ✓
Enable Microsoft Entra ID authentication
Why this is correct
Microsoft Entra ID authentication is required to securely authenticate users and applications, ensuring that only authorized identities can access the database. This is a key part of the overall security posture.
Related concept
Minimum TLS Version
- ✗
Enable Transparent Data Encryption (TDE)
Why it's wrong here
Transparent Data Encryption (TDE) encrypts data at rest, which is not required by the security policy. The policy only requires encryption in transit and deletion protection, so TDE is not necessary.
- ✓
Enable a resource lock on the Azure SQL Database logical server
Why this is correct
Prevents accidental deletion.
Related concept
Minimum TLS Version
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Candidates often confuse encryption in transit (TLS) with encryption at rest (TDE) and may overlook the resource lock as a separate, required configuration for deletion protection. TDE does not protect against deletion, and TLS does not lock the resource.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
TLS 1.2 uses cipher suites like TLS_ECDHE_RSA_WITH_AES_256_GCM_SHA384 to provide forward secrecy and strong encryption. Resource locks, when set to 'CanNotDelete' or 'ReadOnly', prevent accidental deletion at the Azure Resource Manager level, overriding any delete permissions. TDE encrypts data at rest using AES-256, ensuring that physical database files are encrypted on disk, which is separate from in-transit encryption.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Minimum TLS Version
- Transparent Data Encryption (TDE)
- Resource Lock
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
Minimum TLS Version
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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Plan and implement data platform resources — This question tests Plan and implement data platform resources — Minimum TLS Version.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Set the minimum TLS version to 1.2 — Setting the minimum TLS version to 1.2 ensures all connections are encrypted in transit. Enabling Microsoft Entra ID authentication provides secure identity-based access, a fundamental security practice even if not explicitly stated. A resource lock on the logical server prevents accidental deletion of the database and server.
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