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Quick Answer

The correct answer is that the app can access Microsoft Graph data without a signed-in user, and admin consent is required. This is because the exhibit shows an application permission, not a delegated permission, which means the app runs with its own identity and can read or write data across the entire tenant without any user being logged in. Since application permissions grant broad, tenant-wide access, they cannot be consented to by individual users; only a Microsoft Entra ID administrator can grant admin consent. On the MS-102 exam, this distinction between delegated and application permissions is a frequent trap—delegated permissions require a signed-in user and may only need user consent, while application permissions always require admin consent. A quick memory tip: if the permission says “Application” and targets Microsoft Graph, think “no user, admin must approve.”

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.

{
  "appInfo": {
    "appId": "00000011-0000-0000-c000-000000000000",
    "displayName": "Microsoft Teams Admin Center"
  },
  "permissions": [
    {
      "resourceAppId": "00000002-0000-0ff1-ce00-000000000000",
      "resourceAccess": [
        {
          "id": "11356cb3-9cf7-4b2f-8c7b-7d8a9f4e4c5d",
          "type": "Role"
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}

Refer to the exhibit. You are reviewing an app registration in Microsoft Entra ID for the Microsoft Teams Admin Center. The permission shown is for another resource. What is the consequence of this permission configuration?

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Exhibit

Refer to the exhibit.

{
  "appInfo": {
    "appId": "00000011-0000-0000-c000-000000000000",
    "displayName": "Microsoft Teams Admin Center"
  },
  "permissions": [
    {
      "resourceAppId": "00000002-0000-0ff1-ce00-000000000000",
      "resourceAccess": [
        {
          "id": "11356cb3-9cf7-4b2f-8c7b-7d8a9f4e4c5d",
          "type": "Role"
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}

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

✓

The app can access Microsoft Graph data without a signed-in user, and admin consent is required

The exhibit shows an application permission (not a delegated permission) for Microsoft Graph, which means the app can access data without a signed-in user. Admin consent is required because application permissions grant tenant-wide access and cannot be consented to by individual users. This is why option A is correct.

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 app can access Microsoft Graph data without a signed-in user, and admin consent is required

    Why this is correct

    Application permissions require admin consent and run without a user context.

    Related concept

    Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.

  • ✗

    The app can only be used by users who have consented to the permission

    Why it's wrong here

    User consent is not applicable for application permissions.

  • ✗

    The app can access Teams data but not other Microsoft 365 data

    Why it's wrong here

    The permission is for Microsoft Graph, which covers multiple services.

  • ✗

    The app can access Microsoft Graph on behalf of the signed-in user only

    Why it's wrong here

    Type 'Role' indicates application permission, not delegated.

Common exam traps

Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword

Microsoft often tests the distinction between delegated permissions (requiring user consent and acting on behalf of a user) and application permissions (requiring admin consent and acting without a user), and the trap here is that candidates may confuse the 'signed-in user' requirement with delegated permissions, incorrectly assuming the app needs user consent or can only run with a user present.

Detailed technical explanation

How to think about this question

Application permissions in Microsoft Entra ID are configured via the OAuth 2.0 client credentials grant flow, where the app authenticates using its own identity (client ID and client secret or certificate) rather than a user token. This flow is ideal for background services or daemon apps that need to access Microsoft Graph data across the entire tenant without user interaction. Admin consent must be granted via the Azure portal or programmatically using the admin consent endpoint, and once granted, the permission is valid for the entire tenant until revoked.

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.

What to study next

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What does this MS-102 question test?

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: The app can access Microsoft Graph data without a signed-in user, and admin consent is required — The exhibit shows an application permission (not a delegated permission) for Microsoft Graph, which means the app can access data without a signed-in user. Admin consent is required because application permissions grant tenant-wide access and cannot be consented to by individual users. This is why option A is correct.

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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