- A
Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policy
DLP policies can be configured to identify sensitive data (e.g., social security numbers) in Exchange Online email, block the message, and display a policy tip to the sender, educating them about the policy.
- B
sensitivity label with encryption
Why wrong: Sensitivity labels with encryption protect content by restricting access, but they do not block sending email. They can be used as a recommendation but cannot prevent the email from being sent.
- C
Information Rights Management (IRM)
Why wrong: IRM is a technology to control how recipients use the content (e.g., prevent forwarding or printing), but it does not block the initial sending of the email or provide a policy tip during composition.
- D
retention label with deletion
Why wrong: Retention labels manage content lifecycle (retain/delete), not the prevention of sharing sensitive data. They are not designed for blocking communication.
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: dLP policies identify sensitive information using sensitive information types.. 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 prevent users from sending emails that contain sensitive information, such as social security numbers, to external recipients. If a user attempts to send such an email, the action should be blocked and a policy tip should be displayed to the user. Which Microsoft Purview solution should the officer configure?
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
Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policy
A Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policy in Microsoft Purview is designed to inspect email content for sensitive information (e.g., social security numbers) and can block the message while displaying a policy tip to the user. This matches the requirement exactly, as DLP policies enforce actions on data in transit (email) with user notifications.
Key principle: DLP policies identify sensitive information using sensitive information types.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
- ✓
Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policy
Why this is correct
DLP policies can be configured to identify sensitive data (e.g., social security numbers) in Exchange Online email, block the message, and display a policy tip to the sender, educating them about the policy.
Related concept
DLP policies identify sensitive information using sensitive information types.
- ✗
sensitivity label with encryption
Why it's wrong here
Sensitivity labels with encryption protect content by restricting access, but they do not block sending email. They can be used as a recommendation but cannot prevent the email from being sent.
- ✗
Information Rights Management (IRM)
Why it's wrong here
IRM is a technology to control how recipients use the content (e.g., prevent forwarding or printing), but it does not block the initial sending of the email or provide a policy tip during composition.
- ✗
retention label with deletion
Why it's wrong here
Retention labels manage content lifecycle (retain/delete), not the prevention of sharing sensitive data. They are not designed for blocking communication.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates confuse sensitivity labels (which protect data at rest) with DLP (which protects data in motion), leading them to choose Option B because they think encryption prevents sending, but encryption does not block the email or show a policy tip at the point of sending.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
DLP policies use sensitive information types (e.g., predefined regex for U.S. Social Security Numbers) and conditions to trigger actions like 'Block' with 'Override' or 'Block and notify'. Under the hood, Exchange Online Transport Rules (ETRs) enforce DLP actions at the SMTP level, inspecting message body and attachments before delivery. A real-world scenario: a DLP policy can block emails containing credit card numbers to external domains but allow internal sharing, with policy tips guiding users to remove the data or justify the send.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- DLP policies identify sensitive information using sensitive information types.
- DLP can block emails containing sensitive data from being sent.
- DLP policies can display policy tips to users in real-time.
- DLP policies are configured in the Microsoft Purview compliance portal.
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
DLP policies identify sensitive information using sensitive information types.
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. DLP policies identify sensitive information using sensitive information types. 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: Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policy — A Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policy in Microsoft Purview is designed to inspect email content for sensitive information (e.g., social security numbers) and can block the message while displaying a policy tip to the user. This matches the requirement exactly, as DLP policies enforce actions on data in transit (email) with user notifications.
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DLP policies identify sensitive information using sensitive information types.
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