Question 1hardmultiple choice
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A company uses Microsoft Entra ID Governance to automate the lifecycle of user access. They want to automatically remove a user's group membership for a critical application 30 days after the user's employment end date is captured from the HR system. Which feature should be configured to meet this requirement?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Good practice is not just finding the correct option. The wrong answers often show the exact trap the exam wants you to fall into.
A
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Access Reviews
Access Reviews require recurring attestation by reviewers; they do not automatically remove access based solely on an HR attribute date.
B
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Entitlement management
Entitlement management manages access packages and can expire assignments, but it typically requires user action or review processes.
C
Best answer
Lifecycle Workflows
Lifecycle Workflows can be triggered by HR events (e.g., termination) and execute tasks like removing group memberships automatically.
D
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Privileged Identity Management
PIM manages just-in-time privileged access, not lifecycle-based removal of group memberships.
Common exam trap
Common exam trap: authentication is not authorization
Logging in proves the user can authenticate. It does not automatically mean the user is allowed to enter privileged or configuration mode. Watch for AAA authorization, privilege level and command authorization details.
Technical deep dive
How to think about this question
This kind of question is testing the difference between identity and permission. A user may successfully log in to a router because authentication is working, but still fail to enter configuration mode because authorization is missing, misconfigured or mapped to a lower privilege level.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Authentication checks who the user is.
- Authorization controls what the user is allowed to do after login.
- Privilege levels affect access to EXEC and configuration commands.
- AAA, TACACS+ and RADIUS can separate login success from command access.
TExam Day Tips
- Do not assume successful login means full administrative access.
- Look for words such as cannot enter configuration mode, privilege level, authorization or command access.
- Separate login problems from permission problems before choosing the answer.
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Question 1
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Question 2
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Question 3
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Question 4
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Question 5
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Question 6
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FAQ
Questions learners often ask
What does this MS-102 question test?
Authentication checks who the user is.
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Lifecycle Workflows — Lifecycle Workflows automate actions based on HR employee lifecycle events (e.g., termination). A custom workflow can remove group memberships after the end date. Access Reviews require manual attestation, and Entitlement management handles access packages but not automated time-based removal without a review.
What should I do if I get this MS-102 question wrong?
Then try more questions from the same exam bank and focus on understanding why the wrong options are tempting.
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