MS-700 Manage Meetings and Calling Practice Question
Exhibit
Set-CsOnlineVoiceRoute -Identity 'Route1' -Bridge 'Bridge1' -NumberPattern '.*' -OnlinePstnGatewayList @('sbc1.contoso.com')Refer to the exhibit. You are configuring a Direct Routing voice route. What does the 'NumberPattern' regex '.*' indicate?
⚠ Common exam trap
MS-700 often tests regex interpretation in Direct Routing — the trap is misreading '.*' as restrictive when it is actually a universal wildcard that matches everything.
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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It matches all dialed number strings.
In a Direct Routing voice route in Microsoft Teams, the 'NumberPattern' regex defines which dialed numbers match the route. The pattern '.*' is a regular expression that matches any string (zero or more of any character), so it effectively matches all dialed number strings. This means the route will be considered for every call, making it a catch-all route. Administrators use this when they want a route to handle all outbound calls, often as a default or fallback route.
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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It restricts calls to only local area codes.
Why it's wrong here
A regex of '.*' is a broad wildcard matching any character sequence. It does not restrict numbers to local area codes. To restrict to local codes, a more specific regex pattern would be required, such as one matching a fixed length and prefix structure.
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It matches all dialed number strings.
Why this is correct
The regex '.*' in the context of voice routing signifies that any dialed number string will match this route. This is the standard way to create a global or default route that handles any call that hasn't been intercepted by a more specific, higher-priority routing pattern.
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It indicates the route is disabled.
Why it's wrong here
The 'NumberPattern' parameter defines the matching logic, not the enabled status of the route. Disabling a route is typically handled through different parameters or by removing the route from the relevant voice policy. The regex merely dictates which numbers will be routed through the specified gateway.
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It only matches international numbers.
Why it's wrong here
The '.*' pattern is not limited to international formats; it includes every possible string, including local, domestic, and international numbers. It is an all-encompassing match that does not differentiate based on geographical format, making it far too broad to be considered an international-only routing rule.
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