- A
single Conditional Access policy that blocks access for high risk from external locations and requires password change for medium risk from internal locations, excluding the break-glass group.
Why wrong: A single policy cannot apply different grant controls based on risk level and location simultaneously. Conditional Access policies apply one grant control per policy.
- B
Two Conditional Access policies: one for external locations that blocks high risk, and one for internal locations that requires password change for medium risk. Both exclude the break-glass group.
This meets all requirements: separate policies for different location + risk combinations, and the break-glass group is excluded from both.
- C
An Identity Protection user risk policy that blocks high-risk users and prompts for password change for medium-risk users, configured to exclude the break-glass group.
Why wrong: Identity Protection user risk policies cannot target specific network locations; they apply to all sign-ins. The requirements specify location-based differentiation.
- D
Conditional Access policy that requires multi-factor authentication for all users except break-glass, and a separate sign-in risk policy for blocking high risk from external locations.
Why wrong: MFA is not requested; the requirement is block for high risk and password change for medium risk. Moreover, a sign-in risk policy does not allow location-based conditions.
Quick Answer
The answer is two separate Conditional Access policies: one for external locations that blocks high sign-in risk, and one for internal locations that requires a password change for medium sign-in risk, both excluding the break-glass group. This is correct because Microsoft Entra ID Conditional Access evaluates location and sign-in risk as independent conditions, and combining different grant controls—block versus require password change—based on location in a single policy is not supported; each policy can only apply one grant control per condition set. On the MS-102 exam, this scenario tests your understanding of how to layer policies for granular security, and a common trap is trying to merge both location and risk levels into one policy, which fails because Conditional Access policies are evaluated as logical ANDs within a single policy. Remember the memory tip: "One policy, one grant—split location and risk to make it fit."
MS-102 Practice Question: Implement and manage identity and access in Microsoft Entra ID
This MS-102 practice question tests your understanding of implement and manage identity and access in microsoft entra id. Match the stated requirement to the specific cloud service, access model, or configuration option — many options are valid in isolation but not for this scenario. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
A company uses Microsoft Entra ID P2 licenses. The security team wants to automatically block sign-ins for users with high sign-in risk, but only when the sign-in originates from outside the corporate network. For sign-ins from the corporate network, they want to require a password change for medium sign-in risk. A group of emergency access accounts (break-glass) must be excluded from all policies. What should the administrator implement?
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
Two Conditional Access policies: one for external locations that blocks high risk, and one for internal locations that requires password change for medium risk. Both exclude the break-glass group.
Option B is correct because Conditional Access policies evaluate conditions like location and sign-in risk separately, and combining both conditions (external vs. internal) with different grant controls (block vs. require password change) in a single policy is not supported. Two separate policies are required: one for external locations with high risk to block, and one for internal locations with medium risk to require password change. Both must exclude the break-glass group to ensure emergency access is never blocked.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
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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single Conditional Access policy that blocks access for high risk from external locations and requires password change for medium risk from internal locations, excluding the break-glass group.
Why it's wrong here
A single policy cannot apply different grant controls based on risk level and location simultaneously. Conditional Access policies apply one grant control per policy.
- ✓
Two Conditional Access policies: one for external locations that blocks high risk, and one for internal locations that requires password change for medium risk. Both exclude the break-glass group.
Why this is correct
This meets all requirements: separate policies for different location + risk combinations, and the break-glass group is excluded from both.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- ✗
An Identity Protection user risk policy that blocks high-risk users and prompts for password change for medium-risk users, configured to exclude the break-glass group.
Why it's wrong here
Identity Protection user risk policies cannot target specific network locations; they apply to all sign-ins. The requirements specify location-based differentiation.
- ✗
Conditional Access policy that requires multi-factor authentication for all users except break-glass, and a separate sign-in risk policy for blocking high risk from external locations.
Why it's wrong here
MFA is not requested; the requirement is block for high risk and password change for medium risk. Moreover, a sign-in risk policy does not allow location-based conditions.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates often assume a single Conditional Access policy can handle multiple condition-to-control mappings, but Microsoft Entra ID requires separate policies for each unique combination of conditions and grant controls.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Conditional Access policies evaluate conditions in a logical AND manner within a single policy, meaning all conditions must be met for the grant controls to apply. To apply different controls based on location, you must create separate policies with distinct location conditions. The sign-in risk level is a dynamic condition based on real-time signals from Microsoft’s threat intelligence, and the 'Require password change' grant control is only available for user risk policies, not sign-in risk policies; for sign-in risk, the available controls are 'Block access' or 'Require multi-factor authentication'. This nuance is critical for correctly implementing the scenario.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
- Find the constraint that changes the correct option.
- Eliminate answers that are true in general but not in this case.
TExam Day Tips
- Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
- Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A company's IT admin needs to give a contractor read-only access to production logs without sharing account credentials. Using role-based access control (RBAC) and temporary scoped permissions — not a permanent shared password — is the correct pattern. Questions like this test whether you can apply least-privilege access across cloud identity services.
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Implement and manage identity and access in Microsoft Entra ID — This question tests Implement and manage identity and access in Microsoft Entra ID — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
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The correct answer is: Two Conditional Access policies: one for external locations that blocks high risk, and one for internal locations that requires password change for medium risk. Both exclude the break-glass group. — Option B is correct because Conditional Access policies evaluate conditions like location and sign-in risk separately, and combining both conditions (external vs. internal) with different grant controls (block vs. require password change) in a single policy is not supported. Two separate policies are required: one for external locations with high risk to block, and one for internal locations with medium risk to require password change. Both must exclude the break-glass group to ensure emergency access is never blocked.
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Variation 1. A company uses Microsoft Entra ID P2 licenses. The security team wants to automatically require a password change for users with medium sign-in risk, but only when the sign-in originates from outside the corporate network. Users with high sign-in risk should be blocked entirely. A group of break-glass accounts must be excluded from all policies. Which feature should the administrator implement?
medium- ✓ A.Conditional Access policies with sign-in risk and location conditions
- B.Identity Protection risk policies
- C.Privileged Identity Management (PIM)
- D.Azure AD Identity Governance
Why A: Option A is correct because Conditional Access policies in Microsoft Entra ID allow combining sign-in risk conditions with location conditions (e.g., 'Not trusted IPs' or 'All trusted locations' set to false) to target only sign-ins from outside the corporate network. The policy can be configured to require a password change for medium risk and block access for high risk, while excluding break-glass accounts via the 'Exclude' tab using a dedicated group.
Last reviewed: Jun 11, 2026
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