DP-300 Implement a secure environment Practice Question
You need to ensure that all connections to an Azure SQL Database are encrypted. Which setting should you enforce?
⚠ Common exam trap
A common mix-up: candidates confuse encryption in transit (TLS/SSL) with encryption at rest (TDE), leading candidates to select TDE when the question specifically asks about securing connections.
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 'Force encryption' to 'Yes' on the server.
Setting 'Force encryption' to 'Yes' on the Azure SQL Database server enforces TLS encryption for all client connections. This setting ensures that any client connecting to the database must use an encrypted connection, rejecting any unencrypted attempts. It is the direct mechanism to mandate encryption in transit, as opposed to encryption at rest or auditing.
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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Configure firewall rules to allow only specific IP addresses.
Why it's wrong here
Firewall rules control access, not encryption.
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Set 'Force encryption' to 'Yes' on the server.
Why this is correct
This setting enforces encrypted connections to the database.
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Enable Transparent Data Encryption (TDE).
Why it's wrong here
TDE encrypts data at rest, not in transit.
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Enable SQL Auditing.
Why it's wrong here
Auditing logs activity, not encrypts connections.
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Overview of Azure Data Platform Options
Key term
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.
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