MS-102 Manage compliance by using Microsoft Purview Practice Question
Which TWO Microsoft Purview solutions can be used to detect and prevent the unauthorized sharing of sensitive information in Microsoft Teams messages?
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
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Communication Compliance
DLP policies can scan Teams messages for sensitive content and block sharing. Communication Compliance can monitor messages for policy violations and take action. Sensitivity labels are for classification, not detection. Information Barriers restrict communication between groups. eDiscovery is for investigation after the fact.
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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Communication Compliance
Why this is correct
Communication Compliance in Microsoft Purview is designed to detect policy violations by analyzing user communications in Teams, Exchange, and Yammer for inappropriate or risky content. It uses customizable policies to flag messages that contain sensitive information, offensive language, or violations of corporate standards, enabling admins to review and take action. While it does not block sharing in real time, it is specifically built for detection and investigation of policy breaches.
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eDiscovery (Premium)
Why it's wrong here
eDiscovery (Premium) is a forensic investigation tool used after a legal or compliance matter arises, allowing you to search, hold, and collect content from across Microsoft 365. It does not actively scan or monitor communications for policy violations in real time, nor does it prevent or detect sharing as it happens. Its purpose is to preserve and analyze evidence, not to serve as a proactive detection solution, making it unsuitable for this scenario.
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Sensitivity labels
Why it's wrong here
Sensitivity labels in Microsoft Purview classify and protect data by applying encryption, watermarks, and access restrictions to documents and emails. They do not detect or monitor user actions such as sharing sensitive information, nor do they scan communications for policy violations. Labels enforce persistent protection once applied, but they lack the dynamic, content-aware detection capability required to identify policy breaches in Teams.
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Information Barriers
Why it's wrong here
Information Barriers are policies used to restrict communication and collaboration between specific groups to avoid conflicts of interest, preventing users from initiating chats or calls with one another. They operate by blocking interactions at the routing level, not by detecting or flagging content that is shared within allowed communications. Since they only govern who can communicate, not what is said or shared, they cannot detect policy violations involving sensitive information.
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Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
Why this is correct
Data Loss Prevention (DLP) in Microsoft Purview can detect and block the sharing of sensitive information in Teams by analyzing messages for defined data types, such as credit card numbers or health records. DLP policies offer both detection and preventive actions like blocking the transmission or notifying users, making it a valid solution for real-time monitoring. This distinguishes it from detection-only solutions, as it actively enforces protection against unauthorized sharing.
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Microsoft Purview
Microsoft Purview is a unified data governance and compliance service that helps organizations discover, manage, and protect their data across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments.
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Compliance
Compliance is the process of ensuring that an organization follows laws, regulations, standards, and internal policies that apply to its operations and data handling.
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