DP-300 Implement a secure environment Practice Question
Which TWO actions are required to enable Microsoft Entra ID authentication for an Azure SQL Database?
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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Set an Microsoft Entra ID admin for the Azure SQL Server.
To enable Entra ID authentication, you must set an Entra ID admin for the SQL server and create contained database users mapped to Entra ID identities. Enabling Azure AD (Entra ID) integration is automatic. Assigning Azure RBAC roles is for management plane, not database authentication. The SQL Server authentication mode is always enabled.
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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Enable SQL Server authentication only.
Why it's wrong here
SQL Server authentication is separate and does not enable Entra ID authentication.
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Set an Microsoft Entra ID admin for the Azure SQL Server.
Why this is correct
An Entra ID admin must be set to allow Entra ID authentication.
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Create contained database users mapped to Microsoft Entra ID identities.
Why this is correct
Contained database users are required for Entra ID authentication at the database level.
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Assign the SQL Server Contributor role to the Entra ID users.
Why it's wrong here
This role is for managing the server, not for database authentication.
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Enable Azure AD integration on the SQL server.
Why it's wrong here
Integration is automatically enabled when you set an admin; no separate step.
Quick reference
Access Control Model Comparison
| Model | Acronym | Who Controls Access? | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Discretionary Access Control | DAC | Resource owner | Small teams, file shares |
| Mandatory Access Control | MAC | System / security labels | Classified govt / military |
| Role-Based Access Control | RBAC | Administrator (via roles) | Enterprise environments |
| Attribute-Based Access Control | ABAC | Policy engine (user + resource attributes) | Fine-grained, dynamic policies |
| Rule-Based Access Control | RuBAC | System rules / ACLs | Firewall rules, network ACLs |
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Azure SQL Performance Tuning
Azure SQL Performance Tuning is the process of optimizing the speed and efficiency of queries and database operations in Microsoft Azure SQL Database or SQL Managed Instance to reduce latency and improve throughput.
Key term
Azure SQL Authentication
Azure SQL Authentication is the process of verifying a user's identity to access an Azure SQL database using either a username and password (SQL Authentication) or a Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) identity.
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