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Implement and manage identity and access in Microsoft Entra ID →mediumMultiple ChoiceObjective-mapped

Quick Answer

The correct configuration is to set the 'Number of methods required to reset' to 2 in the SSPR authentication methods settings. This setting directly enforces that users must register at least two authentication methods—such as a phone number and an email address—before they can use Self-Service Password Reset, because the system requires the number of registered methods to match the reset requirement. On the Microsoft 365 Administrator MS-102 exam, this concept tests your understanding of how SSPR registration and reset policies are decoupled: the 'Number of methods required to register' setting controls how many methods a user must enroll, while the 'Number of methods required to reset' setting controls how many they must provide during a password reset. A common trap is confusing these two settings—remember that the reset requirement drives the registration necessity, not the other way around. For a memory tip, think "Reset requires two, so register at least two."

MS-102 Practice Question: Implement and manage identity and access in Microsoft Entra ID

This MS-102 practice question tests your understanding of implement and manage identity and access in microsoft entra id. 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. 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.

A company plans to enable Self-Service Password Reset (SSPR) for all users. The administrator needs to ensure that users are required to register at least two authentication methods before they can use SSPR. Which configuration setting should the administrator modify?

Clue words in this question

Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.

Clue: "least"
Why it matters: You want the option with minimum overhead, fewest steps, or lowest impact — not the most feature-rich or comprehensive answer.

Question 1mediummultiple choice

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A
Set the 'Number of methods required to reset' to 2 in the SSPR authentication methods settings.
This setting directly enforces that users must register at least two methods to use SSPR.
B
Enable combined registration for SSPR and Microsoft Entra ID Multi-Factor Authentication.
Why wrong: Combined registration simplifies the registration experience but does not enforce the number of methods required.
C
Configure a Conditional Access policy requiring MFA registration for SSPR.
Why wrong: Conditional Access policies can require MFA registration but do not enforce the number of SSPR methods required.
D
Set the 'Number of questions required to register' to 2 in the security questions settings.
Why wrong: Security questions are one type of authentication method; this setting does not cover other methods like phone or email.

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Answer choices

Why each option matters

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Correct answer & explanation

✓

Set the 'Number of methods required to reset' to 2 in the SSPR authentication methods settings.

Option A is correct because the 'Number of methods required to reset' setting directly controls how many authentication methods a user must provide during the SSPR reset process. By setting this value to 2, the administrator ensures that users must register at least two methods (e.g., phone and email) before they can reset their password, as SSPR requires the registered methods to match the reset requirement.

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.

✓
Set the 'Number of methods required to reset' to 2 in the SSPR authentication methods settings.
Why this is correct
This setting directly enforces that users must register at least two methods to use SSPR.
Clue confirmation
The clue word "least" in the question point toward this answer.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
✗
Enable combined registration for SSPR and Microsoft Entra ID Multi-Factor Authentication.
Why it's wrong here
Combined registration simplifies the registration experience but does not enforce the number of methods required.
✗
Configure a Conditional Access policy requiring MFA registration for SSPR.
Why it's wrong here
Conditional Access policies can require MFA registration but do not enforce the number of SSPR methods required.
✗
Set the 'Number of questions required to register' to 2 in the security questions settings.
Why it's wrong here
Security questions are one type of authentication method; this setting does not cover other methods like phone or email.

Common exam traps

Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword

The trap here is confusing the 'Number of methods required to reset' (which controls the reset process) with the 'Number of methods required to register' (which controls initial registration), leading candidates to mistakenly choose options that affect registration but not the reset requirement.

Detailed technical explanation

How to think about this question

Under the hood, SSPR enforces the 'Number of methods required to reset' during the password reset flow by checking the user's registered methods against this threshold; if fewer methods are registered, the user must add more before resetting. This setting is independent of the 'Number of methods required to register' (which controls how many methods a user must set up during initial registration) and is stored in the Microsoft Entra ID authentication methods policy. In a real-world scenario, an organization might set this to 2 to meet compliance requirements like NIST SP 800-63B, ensuring stronger authentication for password resets.

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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What does this MS-102 question test?

Implement and manage identity and access in Microsoft Entra ID — This question tests Implement and manage identity and access in Microsoft Entra ID — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..

What is the correct answer to this question?

The correct answer is: Set the 'Number of methods required to reset' to 2 in the SSPR authentication methods settings. — Option A is correct because the 'Number of methods required to reset' setting directly controls how many authentication methods a user must provide during the SSPR reset process. By setting this value to 2, the administrator ensures that users must register at least two methods (e.g., phone and email) before they can reset their password, as SSPR requires the registered methods to match the reset requirement.

What should I do if I get this MS-102 question wrong?

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Are there clue words in this question I should notice?

Yes — watch for: "least". You want the option with minimum overhead, fewest steps, or lowest impact — not the most feature-rich or comprehensive answer.

What is the key concept behind this question?

Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.

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Variation 1. A company plans to enable Self-Service Password Reset (SSPR) for all users. The administrator must ensure that users are required to register at least two authentication methods: one from the 'mobile app' category and one from the 'phone call' category. Which combination of methods should the administrator select in the SSPR registration settings?

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✓ A.Mobile app notification and office phone
B.Mobile app notification and mobile app code
C.Office phone and mobile phone
D.Mobile phone and email

Why A: Option A is correct because the SSPR registration policy requires users to select at least two distinct authentication methods from the allowed list. By choosing 'Mobile app notification' (from the mobile app category) and 'Office phone' (from the phone call category), the administrator satisfies the requirement of one method from each specified category. The 'Office phone' option is classified under the 'phone call' category in Microsoft Entra ID SSPR settings.

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