The correct answer is that external users cannot access the site, because the 'isExternallyAccessible': false setting in the JSON directly indicates that the SharePoint site is not configured for external sharing, meaning no external identities are permitted. This property is part of the access review scope in Microsoft Entra ID Governance, and when set to false, it explicitly excludes any site that allows guest or external user access from the review’s scope. On the MS-102 exam, this setting often appears in a JSON exhibit to test your understanding of how access reviews filter resources based on sharing configuration, with a common trap being to confuse it with the review’s status or recurrence. Remember the key distinction: isExternallyAccessible controls who can access the site, not whether the review itself is running. A simple memory tip is to think of “false = locked gate” — when the gate is locked, no outsiders can enter.
MS-102 Deploy and manage a Microsoft 365 tenant Practice Question
This MS-102 practice question tests your understanding of deploy and manage a microsoft 365 tenant. The scenario asks you to isolate a root cause — eliminate options that address a different problem before choosing. 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.
Exhibit
Refer to the exhibit.
```json
{
"properties": {
"displayName": "SharePoint sensitive data protection",
"description": "Blocks external sharing for sites with sensitive labels",
"isExternallyAccessible": false,
"sharepointIds": {
"siteId": "contoso.sharepoint.com,00000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000000,11111111-1111-1111-1111-111111111111"
}
}
}
```
Refer to the exhibit. You are reviewing a Microsoft Entra ID Governance access review. The JSON shows an access review scope for a SharePoint site. What does the 'isExternallyAccessible': false setting indicate about the site?
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
✓
External users cannot access the site.
The 'isExternallyAccessible': false setting in the access review scope JSON indicates that the SharePoint site is not configured to allow external sharing. This means external users cannot access the site, making option B correct. The setting directly controls whether the site is visible to external identities in the access review, not the review process itself.
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.
✗
The site's external sharing settings are not reviewed.
Why it's wrong here
The setting is part of the review.
✓
External users cannot access the site.
Why this is correct
The setting blocks external access.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
✗
The site is configured to allow sharing with anyone.
Why it's wrong here
Opposite of the setting.
✗
External users are automatically granted access.
Why it's wrong here
False means not externally accessible.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates confuse 'isExternallyAccessible' with the access review's review scope filtering, thinking it means the site is excluded from review, when it actually indicates the site's external sharing state.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Under the hood, 'isExternallyAccessible' maps to the SharePoint site's external sharing capability, which is governed by the site-level sharing policy (e.g., 'ExternalUserSharingOnly' or 'Disabled'). In Microsoft Entra ID Governance, this property is used to filter sites for access reviews, ensuring that only sites with external sharing enabled are flagged for review. A real-world scenario: if a site has 'isExternallyAccessible': false but still has guest users, the access review will not include it, potentially creating a security gap.
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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These glossary pages explain the core terms tested in this MS-102 question in full detail.
Deploy and manage a Microsoft 365 tenant — This question tests Deploy and manage a Microsoft 365 tenant — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: External users cannot access the site. — The 'isExternallyAccessible': false setting in the access review scope JSON indicates that the SharePoint site is not configured to allow external sharing. This means external users cannot access the site, making option B correct. The setting directly controls whether the site is visible to external identities in the access review, not the review process itself.
What should I do if I get this MS-102 question wrong?
Identify which exam domain this question belongs to, review the core concept, then practise similar questions from the same domain.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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