MS-700 Manage Meetings and Calling Practice Question
You are configuring a 'Teams Meeting Room' (MTR). Which TWO of the following are mandatory for the room to be able to join meetings and receive calls properly?
⚠ Common exam trap
MS-700 often tests the distinction between licensing requirements and mailbox type requirements for resource accounts — candidates frequently forget that the Room mailbox type is mandatory, not just the license.
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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A Microsoft Teams Rooms Pro or Basic license.
Option A is correct because every Microsoft Teams Rooms system requires a Microsoft Teams Rooms license (either the Teams Rooms Pro or Teams Rooms Basic license) assigned to its resource account to enable the Teams service, meeting join, and calling capabilities. Option B is correct because the room must be backed by a resource account configured with a 'Room' mailbox type in Exchange Online, which provides the identity and calendar/mailbox that the MTR console signs in with to join meetings and receive calls. Option C is not required, since a Global Administrator role is far broader than necessary and normal operation only needs the resource account with the appropriate Teams Rooms license. Option D is not required, as the MTR console uses outbound connections to Microsoft 365 and does not need a public IP address directly assigned. Option E is not required, because Microsoft Entra ID P2 is unrelated to the licensing needed for Teams Rooms functionality.
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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A Microsoft Teams Rooms Pro or Basic license.
Why this is correct
Teams Rooms require a specific license to function correctly. The Pro or Basic licenses provide the necessary entitlements for the MTR software to sign in, join meetings, and access advanced management features. Standard user licenses are not supported for dedicated room systems and may lead to functional issues.
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A Resource Account with a 'Room' mailbox type.
Why this is correct
The MTR must be associated with a resource account in Exchange and Teams. This account allows the room to have its own calendar, making it possible for users to 'book' the room. The room then uses this account to sign into the Teams hardware and retrieve its schedule.
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A Global Administrator role assigned to the room's account.
Why it's wrong here
Assigning a Global Administrator role to a room resource account is a significant security risk and is completely unnecessary for its operation. The account only needs the permissions associated with a standard resource mailbox and the appropriate Teams Room license to perform its intended functions in the meeting space.
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A public IP address assigned directly to the MTR console.
Why it's wrong here
MTR systems should reside on an internal network behind a firewall, just like any other client device. They communicate with Microsoft 365 services over standard outbound ports (like 443). Assigning a public IP address directly to the console would expose the device to unnecessary security threats from the internet.
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An Microsoft Entra ID P2 license for every room.
Why it's wrong here
While Microsoft Entra ID Premium features can enhance security through Conditional Access, they are not a mandatory requirement for the basic functionality of a Teams Room. The core capabilities of joining meetings and receiving calls are provided by the Teams Room license and the correctly configured resource account identity.
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