- A
retention policy with a retention period of 10 years and an action to delete at the end of the period
A retention policy applied to the SharePoint site will preserve documents for 10 years, allow editing, block deletion, and automatically delete after the period.
- B
retention label auto-applied to all documents in the site
Why wrong: Retention labels are item-level and require auto-application rules; they do not cover all documents by default and editing might be restricted depending on configuration.
- C
Litigation hold on the site
Why wrong: Litigation hold preserves content and blocks deletion indefinitely but does not automatically delete after a specified period.
- D
Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policy with a retention action
Why wrong: DLP policies are for preventing data leaks, not for retention or lifecycle management.
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: retention policies apply to entire locations (e.g., SharePoint sites).. 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 retain all documents in a SharePoint Online site associated with the Finance department for 10 years, after which the documents must be automatically deleted. During the retention period, users must be allowed to edit the documents but not delete them. Which Microsoft Purview solution should the officer configure?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
retention policy with a retention period of 10 years and an action to delete at the end of the period
A retention policy can be applied to a SharePoint site to enforce a 10-year retention period with a deletion action at the end, while allowing users to edit documents during that period. This meets the compliance requirement because retention policies preserve content from deletion by users, but still permit editing. The 'delete at end of retention period' action ensures automatic removal after 10 years.
Key principle: Retention policies apply to entire locations (e.g., SharePoint sites).
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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retention policy with a retention period of 10 years and an action to delete at the end of the period
Why this is correct
A retention policy applied to the SharePoint site will preserve documents for 10 years, allow editing, block deletion, and automatically delete after the period.
Related concept
Retention policies apply to entire locations (e.g., SharePoint sites).
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retention label auto-applied to all documents in the site
Why it's wrong here
Retention labels are item-level and require auto-application rules; they do not cover all documents by default and editing might be restricted depending on configuration.
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Litigation hold on the site
Why it's wrong here
Litigation hold preserves content and blocks deletion indefinitely but does not automatically delete after a specified period.
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Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policy with a retention action
Why it's wrong here
DLP policies are for preventing data leaks, not for retention or lifecycle management.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates often confuse retention labels with retention policies, thinking labels are required for site-wide retention, but policies are the correct tool for applying uniform retention and deletion to an entire site without manual labeling.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Retention policies in Microsoft Purview use a preservation lock to prevent deletion by users, but editing remains allowed. The policy can be scoped to a specific SharePoint site using the 'adaptive scope' or 'static scope' method. The deletion action at the end of the retention period is implemented by a timer job that permanently removes the content from the site, bypassing the recycle bin.
KKey Concepts to Remember
- Retention policies apply to entire locations (e.g., SharePoint sites).
- They preserve content for a specified duration.
- During retention, users can edit but not permanently delete content.
- Content is automatically deleted after the retention period ends.
TExam Day Tips
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Key takeaway
Retention policies apply to entire locations (e.g., SharePoint sites).
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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Manage compliance by using Microsoft Purview — This question tests Manage compliance by using Microsoft Purview — Retention policies apply to entire locations (e.g., SharePoint sites)..
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The correct answer is: retention policy with a retention period of 10 years and an action to delete at the end of the period — A retention policy can be applied to a SharePoint site to enforce a 10-year retention period with a deletion action at the end, while allowing users to edit documents during that period. This meets the compliance requirement because retention policies preserve content from deletion by users, but still permit editing. The 'delete at end of retention period' action ensures automatic removal after 10 years.
What should I do if I get this MS-102 question wrong?
Review retention policies apply to entire locations (e.g., SharePoint sites)., then practise related MS-102 questions on the same topic to reinforce the concept.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Retention policies apply to entire locations (e.g., SharePoint sites).
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