The answer is to set the sync scope to 'Synchronize selected groups' in Microsoft Entra Connect Sync. This configuration is correct because it allows you to filter synchronization to only the on-premises Active Directory groups you explicitly choose, rather than syncing all objects from your entire directory. By selecting this option during the initial setup or by rerunning the 'Customize synchronization options' task, you restrict the sync engine to process only the designated groups, ensuring that no other users, devices, or organizational units are replicated to Microsoft Entra ID. On the MS-102 exam, this question tests your understanding of scoped synchronization versus domain/OU filtering—a common trap is confusing group-based filtering with attribute-based filtering or with simply disabling sync for certain OUs. Remember that 'Synchronize selected groups' is a distinct, group-specific scope setting found under the 'Filter users and devices' step. A helpful memory tip: think of it as a VIP list—only the groups you hand-pick get the invitation to sync.
MS-102 Practice Question: Implement and manage Microsoft Entra identity and access
This MS-102 practice question tests your understanding of implement and manage microsoft entra identity and access. 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.
Your organization uses Microsoft Entra Connect Sync. You need to ensure that specific on-premises Active Directory groups are synchronized to Microsoft Entra ID. What should you configure?
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Set the sync scope to 'Synchronize selected groups'
Option A is correct because Microsoft Entra Connect Sync allows you to scope synchronization to specific groups by selecting 'Synchronize selected groups' in the Azure AD Connect configuration. This setting, available during installation or via the 'Customize synchronization options' task, restricts synchronization to only the on-premises Active Directory groups you explicitly choose, ensuring that only those groups are synced to Microsoft Entra ID.
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.
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Set the sync scope to 'Synchronize selected groups'
Why this is correct
Microsoft Entra Connect supports filtering by groups.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Configure attribute-based filtering in Microsoft Entra Connect
Why it's wrong here
Attribute-based filtering applies to objects, not specifically groups.
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Create a security group in Microsoft Entra ID and add members
Why it's wrong here
This does not control sync from on-premises.
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Use the Synchronization Service Manager to select groups
Why it's wrong here
Synchronization Service Manager is for troubleshooting, not configuration.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
The trap here is that candidates often confuse attribute-based filtering (Option B) with group-specific scoping, not realizing that attribute-based filtering applies to all object types and cannot be used to select individual groups for synchronization.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
Under the hood, when you select 'Synchronize selected groups', Azure AD Connect modifies the synchronization rule 'Out to AAD – Group Join' and applies a scoping filter that limits group objects to those with a specific distinguishedName or objectGUID matching the selected groups. This approach is particularly useful in pilot scenarios or when you need to minimize the number of groups synced to reduce administrative overhead and avoid syncing large, unnecessary group sets.
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 healthcare organisation deploys an application with a public-facing web tier and a private database tier. The database subnet has no public IP and only accepts connections from the web tier's security group. Questions like this test whether you can design cloud network isolation using VNets/VPCs, subnets, and security group rules.
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Implement and manage Microsoft Entra identity and access — This question tests Implement and manage Microsoft Entra identity and access — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Set the sync scope to 'Synchronize selected groups' — Option A is correct because Microsoft Entra Connect Sync allows you to scope synchronization to specific groups by selecting 'Synchronize selected groups' in the Azure AD Connect configuration. This setting, available during installation or via the 'Customize synchronization options' task, restricts synchronization to only the on-premises Active Directory groups you explicitly choose, ensuring that only those groups are synced to Microsoft Entra ID.
What should I do if I get this MS-102 question wrong?
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