- A
Configure a condition that detects 'Last Modified Date' is older than 3 years
Correct. The auto-apply rule can use the 'Last Modified Date' property to identify documents not modified in 3 years.
- B
Configure a condition that detects 'Created Date' is older than 3 years
Why wrong: Incorrect. The requirement is based on modification, not creation. Using 'Created Date' would include documents that may have been modified recently.
- C
Select the retention label and manually publish to the site, then use a Power Automate flow to apply the label
Why wrong: Incorrect. This approach requires manual or automated scripting but is not a native auto-apply policy. Auto-apply policies use conditions directly.
- D
Create a data lifecycle management policy using a query for documents created before a certain date
Why wrong: Incorrect. Data lifecycle management policies apply to all content in a location, not based on metadata conditions. They cannot auto-apply retention labels.
MS-102 Manage compliance by using Microsoft Purview Practice Question
This MS-102 practice question tests your understanding of manage compliance by using microsoft purview. This is a configuration task: choose the command set that satisfies every stated requirement. Small differences — like 'secret' vs 'password' or 'transport input ssh' vs 'all' — change whether the answer is correct. A key principle to apply: auto-apply retention labels use conditions to assign labels automatically.. 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 compliance officer needs to automatically apply a retention label to all documents in a SharePoint Online site that have not been modified for more than 3 years. The label should retain the documents for an additional 5 years, then trigger a disposition review. Which action should the officer configure in the auto-apply retention label policy?
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
Configure a condition that detects 'Last Modified Date' is older than 3 years
Option A is correct because the auto-apply retention label policy in Microsoft Purview can use a KQL-based condition to detect documents where the 'Last Modified Date' is older than 3 years. This triggers the label to retain the documents for 5 additional years and then initiate a disposition review, meeting the compliance officer's requirement exactly.
Key principle: Auto-apply retention labels use conditions to assign labels automatically.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
Configure a condition that detects 'Last Modified Date' is older than 3 years
Why this is correct
Correct. The auto-apply rule can use the 'Last Modified Date' property to identify documents not modified in 3 years.
Related concept
Auto-apply retention labels use conditions to assign labels automatically.
- ✗
Configure a condition that detects 'Created Date' is older than 3 years
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. The requirement is based on modification, not creation. Using 'Created Date' would include documents that may have been modified recently.
- ✗
Select the retention label and manually publish to the site, then use a Power Automate flow to apply the label
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. This approach requires manual or automated scripting but is not a native auto-apply policy. Auto-apply policies use conditions directly.
- ✗
Create a data lifecycle management policy using a query for documents created before a certain date
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Data lifecycle management policies apply to all content in a location, not based on metadata conditions. They cannot auto-apply retention labels.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates confuse 'Created Date' with 'Last Modified Date' or think a manual publishing approach (Option C) is equivalent to an auto-apply policy, but the exam tests the precise condition needed for inactivity-based labeling.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Auto-apply retention label policies use KQL (Keyword Query Language) to evaluate document metadata, including 'LastModifiedTime' (the indexed property for last modified date). The condition 'LastModifiedTime<datetime-3years' ensures only documents untouched for 3 years are labeled, and the label's retention period (5 years) and disposition review are configured in the label settings, not the policy. A common subtlety is that the policy runs a scheduled discovery job (every 7 days by default) to apply labels, so immediate application is not guaranteed.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Auto-apply retention labels use conditions to assign labels automatically.
- 'Last Modified Date' is a common condition for age-based retention.
- Auto-apply policies eliminate manual label application.
- Policies run periodically to evaluate content against defined conditions.
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
Auto-apply retention labels use conditions to assign labels automatically.
Real-world example
How this comes up in practice
A cloud solutions architect for a retail company is evaluating services for a new workload. The correct answer here reflects best practice for the specific scenario described — not a general cloud recommendation. Auto-apply retention labels use conditions to assign labels automatically. Cloud exam questions reward reading the constraint carefully: the same technology can be right or wrong depending on the use case.
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The correct answer is: Configure a condition that detects 'Last Modified Date' is older than 3 years — Option A is correct because the auto-apply retention label policy in Microsoft Purview can use a KQL-based condition to detect documents where the 'Last Modified Date' is older than 3 years. This triggers the label to retain the documents for 5 additional years and then initiate a disposition review, meeting the compliance officer's requirement exactly.
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Auto-apply retention labels use conditions to assign labels automatically.
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