MS-700 Monitor, Report on, and Troubleshoot Teams Practice Question
Which report would you use to identify which users in your organization are using the Teams desktop client versus the web client?
⚠ Common exam trap
MS-700 often tests the confusion between the User Activity report (what users do) and the Device Usage report (what they do it on) — candidates pick User Activity because it sounds more comprehensive, but it lacks device-type granularity.
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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Teams Device Usage report
The Teams Device Usage report in the Microsoft 365 admin center breaks down usage by device type — Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, web, and others — so you can see which users are on the desktop client versus the web client. It provides per-user and aggregate views of device distribution, which is exactly what the question asks for. The User Activity report shows activity counts but not device breakdown.
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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Teams User Activity report
Why it's wrong here
The User Activity report details how users interact with Teams features like chats and meetings. It does not break down the specific application platform (desktop vs. web) being used, making it insufficient for identifying which client version a user is currently utilizing.
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Teams Device Usage report
Why this is correct
This report specifically tracks the platform used to access Teams, categorizing activity by desktop, web, or mobile. It is the correct report to determine which users are accessing the service via the browser versus the dedicated desktop application for support or compliance reasons.
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Teams Meeting report
Why it's wrong here
The Meeting report is focused on participation metrics, such as number of attendees and meeting duration. It does not record the client type (web or desktop) used by participants, and therefore cannot be used to distinguish between access methods for individual users.
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Teams App Usage report
Why it's wrong here
The Teams App Usage report tracks the installation and usage of third-party apps within the Teams environment. It does not provide information regarding the primary interface (desktop client vs. web) that the user is utilizing to connect to the Teams service itself.
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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