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MS-102 Self-Service Password Reset (SSPR) Practice Question
A company uses hybrid identity with Microsoft Entra Connect and password hash synchronization. They want to enable Self-Service Password Reset (SSPR) with password writeback so that users can reset their on-premises Active Directory passwords. Which Microsoft Entra ID license is required?
⚠ Common exam trap
The trap is that Microsoft 365 E3 includes Microsoft Entra ID P1, making it technically sufficient. However, the question asks for the specific Microsoft Entra ID license, and the correct answer is Premium P1. Candidates may also incorrectly think Premium P2 is required for password writeback.
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Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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Microsoft Entra ID P1
Microsoft Entra ID P1 is required for Self-Service Password Reset (SSPR) with password writeback. Password writeback is a premium feature that enables password changes in Microsoft Entra ID to be written back to on-premises Active Directory via Microsoft Entra Connect. Microsoft Entra ID Free does not include SSPR with writeback, and Microsoft Entra ID P2 includes additional features like Identity Protection but is not necessary for this scenario.
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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Microsoft Entra ID Free
Why it's wrong here
Microsoft Entra ID Free does not include password writeback functionality.
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Microsoft Entra ID P1
Why this is correct
Premium P1 includes password writeback and SSPR with on-premises integration.
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Microsoft Entra ID P2
Why it's wrong here
Premium P2 also includes writeback, but it is not the minimum required.
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Microsoft 365 E3
Why it's wrong here
Microsoft 365 E3 includes Microsoft Entra ID P1, but the license name is Microsoft Entra ID P1.
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Key term
Self-service password reset
Self-service password reset (SSPR) is a Microsoft identity feature that allows users to reset their own passwords without needing help from an IT helpdesk.
Key term
Microsoft Entra Connect
Microsoft Entra Connect is a tool that synchronizes on-premises Active Directory identities with Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) to enable single sign-on and centralized identity management.
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