The correct answer is that you can place content on legal hold and export search results to a local computer for review. In Microsoft Purview eDiscovery (Premium), a legal hold preserves content in place, preventing deletion or modification during an investigation, while the export action allows you to download search results for offline analysis—both are core capabilities of the Premium workflow. On the MS-102 exam, this question tests your ability to distinguish eDiscovery actions from retention or labeling tasks; a common trap is confusing eDiscovery’s hold-and-export functions with retention policies or sensitivity labels, which are managed separately in Purview. Remember the mnemonic “Hold and Export” to recall the two direct actions eDiscovery (Premium) performs, and avoid options that mention automatic deletion or label creation, as those belong to retention and compliance policies.
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. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. 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.
Which TWO actions can you perform using Microsoft Purview eDiscovery (Premium)? (Choose two.)
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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Place a legal hold on custodians' mailboxes and sites.
Options A and D are correct because eDiscovery (Premium) allows you to hold content in place (legal hold) and export search results for review. Option B is incorrect because eDiscovery does not automatically delete content; that is retention. Option C is incorrect because eDiscovery does not create retention labels. Option E is incorrect because eDiscovery does not manage sensitivity labels.
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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Place a legal hold on custodians' mailboxes and sites.
Why this is correct
eDiscovery (Premium) supports legal hold.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Export search results to a local computer for review.
Why this is correct
Exporting results is a core feature.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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Create and apply retention labels to documents.
Why it's wrong here
Retention labels are created in Information Protection.
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Automatically delete emails older than a specified date.
Why it's wrong here
Deletion is handled by retention policies.
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Configure sensitivity labels to encrypt documents.
Why it's wrong here
Sensitivity labels are configured in Information Protection.
Common exam traps
Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
Detailed technical explanation
How to think about this question
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
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.
Use explanations to understand the rule behind the answer.
TExam Day Tips
→Underline the problem statement mentally.
→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
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Related glossary terms
Concepts from this question explained
These glossary pages explain the core terms tested in this MS-102 question in full detail.
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Manage compliance by using Microsoft Purview — This question tests Manage compliance by using Microsoft Purview — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
What is the correct answer to this question?
The correct answer is: Place a legal hold on custodians' mailboxes and sites. — Options A and D are correct because eDiscovery (Premium) allows you to hold content in place (legal hold) and export search results for review. Option B is incorrect because eDiscovery does not automatically delete content; that is retention. Option C is incorrect because eDiscovery does not create retention labels. Option E is incorrect because eDiscovery does not manage sensitivity labels.
What should I do if I get this MS-102 question wrong?
Identify which MS-102 exam domain this question belongs to, then review the specific concept being tested. Practise related questions in that domain and focus on understanding why each wrong answer is tempting — not just why the correct answer is right.
What is the key concept behind this question?
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
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