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MD-102 Practice Question: A company uses Microsoft 365 with hybrid identity
A company uses Microsoft 365 with hybrid identity. Users report that after changing their on-premises passwords, they cannot access SharePoint Online for up to 30 minutes, but Outlook on the web works immediately. You need to reduce the delay for SharePoint Online access. What should you do?
⚠ Common exam trap
Test-takers frequently confuse password writeback (cloud-to-on-premises) with password hash synchronization (on-premises-to-cloud), leading candidates to select writeback when the actual issue is sync frequency.
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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Run a Delta Sync in Azure AD Connect.
The delay occurs because password changes are synchronized only during the next Azure AD Connect sync cycle, which by default runs every 30 minutes. Running a Delta Sync immediately replicates the new password hash to Azure AD, eliminating the wait for SharePoint Online authentication.
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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Run a Delta Sync in Azure AD Connect.
Why this is correct
Delta Sync immediately synchronizes recent password changes, reducing the delay.
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Configure password writeback in Azure AD Connect.
Why it's wrong here
Password writeback is for on-premises changes from cloud, not the reverse.
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Enable Azure AD Seamless Single Sign-On.
Why it's wrong here
Seamless SSO provides silent sign-on but doesn't speed up password sync.
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In Azure AD, configure the user to require password change at next sign-in.
Why it's wrong here
This forces a password reset but doesn't sync the current change faster.
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